Malpractice Claims Against Plaintiff Counsel in Prudential Litigation Rightly Dismissed, Court Rules

Charles Toutant | July 16, 2018

The malpractice suit alleged that lawyers for plaintiffs in the underlying case against Prudential made claims against the settlement proceeds for costs and expenses that were actually payments to other lawyers to perform legal work on the case.

News

Former ABA President Takes on New Diversity Role at Locke Lord

Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | July 16, 2018

Paulette Brown, a senior partner based in Princeton, N.J., has been named Locke Lord's first chief diversity and inclusion officer.

Commentary

SCOTUS Travel Ban Ruling Legally Sound

Law Journal Editorial Board| July 16, 2018

The majority opinion followed settled law. The problem is that the settled law is itself xenophobic, grudging, arbitrary and indifferent to constitutional norms that apply within the United States.

Commentary

On Pardons, President Should Heed Legal Guidance

Law Journal Editorial Board| July 16, 2018

We do not comment on the political issues or comments. Our concern is about process. The Office of Pardon Attorney, in its present form, dates back to 1865. The system has worked well for years, and we urge that its historical significance be continued.

BAR REPORT - Capitol Report

New Jersey State Bar Association| July 16, 2018

New Jersey Supreme Court addresses time of application rule

BAR REPORT - Sections and committees provide leadership, insight and expertise to NJSBA

New Jersey State Bar Association| July 16, 2018

New section and committee chairs attend New Leader Orientation

BAR REPORT - A judge’s view: Excerpts from the most recent 'New Jersey Lawyer' magazine

New Jersey State Bar Association| July 16, 2018

Latest 'New Jersey Lawyer' magazine focuses on Judiciary

News

Suit Against Bar, Waterway Over Man's Drowning in Car Settles For $1.75 Million

Charles Toutant | Michael Booth | David Gialanella | July 16, 2018

The family of a man who died after having drinks at a bar in Jersey City and then driving his car into the Morris Canal Basin agreed to a $1.75 million settlement in a Middlesex County dram shop case, Pych v. Powerhouse Lounge, on May 10.

News

Will the $4.7B Talc Verdict Hold Up on Appeal?

Max Mitchell | July 13, 2018

The nearly $4.7 billion verdict that a St. Louis jury handed down Thursday against Johnson & Johnson over its talcum powder was by far the largest verdict seen out of a litigation that has already produced several eye-catching wins for plaintiffs.

Analysis

Fox Rothschild and the ‘Dark Art of Copyright Trolling’

Roy Strom | July 13, 2018

The firm is representing a pornography company in its latest nationwide copyright infringement campaign. Can it avoid the controversies that preceded its involvement? Or will a small-time lawyer from Oregon provide the blueprint to stop it?

Analysis

Helicopter vs. Free Range: Endorsement of Parenting Style in the Law

Sandra C. Fava and Katherine A. Nunziata| July 13, 2018

Where is the line between laid-back and neglectful? Between hands-on and smothering? Legislative preference for a certain parenting style, and the attitude of the adjudicator, can affect a custody determination.

St. Louis Jury Issues $4.7 Billion Verdict After Trial Linking Talc to 22 Cancer Cases

Max Mitchell | July 13, 2018

The 12-member jury awarded $550 million in compensatory damages, as well as $4.14 billion in punitive damages against the pharmaceutical giant.

After Hours

David Gialanella | July 13, 2018

New Jersey lawyers and judges, and their extracurricular activities.

News

Lawyer Barred From Replying to Juror's Post-Verdict Email Offering Glimpse Inside Jury Room

Charles Toutant | July 12, 2018

A federal judge in Newark has refused to permit an attorney to respond to a juror's post-verdict email offering to shed light on "what happened" during deliberations.

News

Judge Charged With Ethics Violations in Daughters' School Expulsion Seeks Dismissal of Complaint

Michael Booth | July 12, 2018

A New Jersey judge under fire for allegedly acting belligerently after her daughters were expelled from their parochial school is disputing that she violated judicial ethics rules during an incident on school grounds.

Analysis

Real-Life Candid Camera: The Pros and Cons to Surveillance in Family Practice

Carl J. Soranno and Mia V. Stollen| July 12, 2018

Carl J. Soranno and Mia V. Stollen look at three surveillance techniques in the context of family litigation, and analyze the risks and rewards of each.

On the Move

David Gialanella | July 12, 2018

Gibbons Launches Child Advocacy Team; Pearlman & Miranda Brings On Partner Caccavelli; Orloff Lowenbach Adds Associate Tilipman Alexander; Curtis Joins Maser Consulting as GC.

Community Calendar

Jonathan Erway | July 12, 2018

      Please send calendar items to assistant editor Jonathan Erway at jerway@alm.com, Attention: CALENDAR.       For more information…

Interstate Parties and NJ’s Consumer Fraud Act

Stephen Hankin| July 12, 2018

Although the CFA and Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (UTPCPL) are both remedial statutes serving similar purposes, there are a number of significant differences.

News

Third Circuit Revives Harassment Suit Against Susquehanna County

Michael Booth | July 11, 2018

A former part-time secretary for the Susquehanna Department of Veterans Affairs may pursue sexual harassment and discrimination claims against the county and her ex-boss, even though she never reported the former boss's alleged unwanted sexual advances toward her, a federal appeals court has ruled.

News

Federal Court Nominees From Buchanan, Dilworth Disclose Firm Pay

Lizzy McLellan | July 11, 2018

New mandatory filings include financial disclosures for law firm partners David Porter, up for a Third Circuit seat, and Joshua Wolson, nominated for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania bench.

Injured Claimant Entitled to Medical Marijuana, Workers' Comp Judge Rules

Charles Toutant | July 11, 2018

It is at least the second time a workers' compensation judge in the state has ruled in favor of a petitioner asking his employer to foot the bill for medical marijuana.

News

Whole Foods Not Liable for Worker's Vandalized Car, NJ Court Rules

Michael Booth | July 11, 2018

"We are convinced that the trial court erred in concluding that Whole Foods had a duty to protect plaintiff's vehicle from vandalism," Appellate Division Judges Harry Carroll and Patrick DeAlmeida said.

News

New Survey Finds Public Service Law Salaries Dwarfed By Big Law Pay

Karen Sloan | July 11, 2018

Starting pay for public defenders, local prosecutors and public interest attorneys hovers around $50,000, and pay increases have been slow in recent years, according to a new survey from the National Association for Law Placement.

NJ’s 2018 Tax Amnesty Program Offers Relief to Many Taxpayers

Robert J. Alter| July 11, 2018

On July 1, Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law a tax amnesty measure that offers relief to many taxpayers in a variety of situations and will help bridge the revenue shortfall in the state budget.

News

Discrimination Law Applies to Inmates, Mercer Judge Rules in Suit Over Sex Abuse at Women's Prison

Charles Toutant | July 10, 2018

Ruling on an issue of first impression, a New Jersey Superior Court judge has allowed claims lodged under the state Law Against Discrimination to move forward in a putative class suit alleging sexual abuse of inmates by employees at New Jersey's only prison for women.

News

Where Did NJ Law Firms Land on the NLJ 500?

David Gialanella | July 10, 2018

Here's how each New Jersey firm, in order of firmwide head count, stacked up.

News

Court Brushes Back NJ Nursing Home's Attempt to Collect From California Resident

Michael Booth | July 10, 2018

A New Jersey appeals court has ruled that the a local nursing home cannot exert long-arm personal jurisdiction over a California man whose mother is…

2018 NJ Directory of In-House Counsel

New Jersey Law Journal| July 10, 2018

Welcome to the digital edition of the New Jersey Law Journal's 19th annual Directory of New Jersey In-House Counsel.

Seven Brett Kavanaugh Opinions That Will Find Renewed Attention

Tony Mauro | July 09, 2018

Firearms. The environment. Executive power. Judge Brett Kavanaugh's D.C. Circuit rulings will come into sharp focus now, as his Supreme Court nomination advances.

Trump Picks Brett Kavanaugh, Conservative Stalwart on DC Circuit, for Supreme Court

Tony Mauro | July 09, 2018

In picking the 53-year-old Brett Kavanaugh of the D.C. Circuit, Trump opted for a hard-to-defeat nominee whose Ivy League credentials are similar to those of Neil Gorsuch, the president's first Supreme Court nominee. Kavanaugh is a Washington-area native who has ruled to dial back federal agencies and broaden gun rights.

K&L Gates Beefs Up Hospitality Practice With Ex-Wyndham GC in Newark

Dan Packel | July 09, 2018

The firm picked up a former executive from Wyndham Worldwide along with three bankruptcy specialists from LeClairRyan.

3rd Circuit Shackles Constitutional Challenge to NJ Bail Reform Law

Charles Toutant | July 09, 2018

The appeals court, in a precedential ruling, said the plaintiffs were not entitled to a preliminary injunction halting implementation of the law.

Ballot Question Interpretive Statements Subject to Public Review, Appellate Division Rules

Michael Booth | July 09, 2018

"[W]e perceive no legislative intent to vest a borough administrator ... with the authority to submit an interpretive statement with a referendum ballot," said Appellate Division Judge Scott Moynihan in "DeSanctis v. Belmar."

Commentary

Respect for the Rule of Law is a Two-Way Street

Law Journal Editorial Board| July 09, 2018

American lawyers speak regularly of the rule of law and our fervent support for that. What goes unexplored is the clash between support for someone else’s rule of law except when it conflicts with our rule of law

Analysis

Justices’ Zoning Ruling Fair to Developers and Communities

Law Journal Editorial Board| July 09, 2018

In our view, the Supreme Court in 'Dunbar Homes, Inc. v. Zoning Board of Adjustment of Franklin Township' has carefully threaded the needle, implementing the legislative decision to prevent municipalities from impeding development, while making it difficult for developers to utilize last-minute tactics that thwart well-conceived community plans.

Avvo to Discontinue Controversial Legal Services Offering

Gabrielle Orum Hernández | July 09, 2018

After years of scrutiny from bar association groups, Avvo parent company Internet Brands has decided to scrap the company's bespoke service offering.

BAR REPORT - Pro Bono Award recipients gave over 1,000 hours in 2017

New Jersey State Bar Association| July 09, 2018

This year's Pro Bono Award winners have been announced

BAR REPORT - NJSBA Diversity Summit examines bias, intolerance and the lawyer’s role in democracy

New Jersey State Bar Association| July 09, 2018

Highlights from the Bar Association's Diversity Summit on June 28

BAR REPORT - Capitol Report

New Jersey State Bar Association| July 09, 2018

Appellate Division sides with state bar on substantial interest test and malpractice claims statute of limitations

Weber Gallagher Elects New Chairman From New Jersey

Lizzy McLellan | July 09, 2018

Andrew Indeck will be the 110-lawyer firm's first chairman based outside of Philadelphia.

News

Bloomfield Reaches $1.6M Settlement in Police Excessive Force Suit Based on Dashcam Video

Charles Toutant | July 06, 2018

A man who sued Bloomfield for false arrest after a violent traffic stop has accepted $1.6 million to settle his suit in federal court.

Commentary

Judges Are Not Biased Against Debt Collectors

Andrew M. Milz| July 06, 2018

OP-ED: Frustration is no excuse for lashing out at judges who correctly apply the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, an important consumer protection law.

Strip Searches at Camden Jail Prompt Class Suit

Charles Toutant | July 06, 2018

The suit seeks to recover damages on behalf of named plaintiff Isrel Dillard and a proposed class of detainees who were strip-searched at the Camden County Correctional Facility after being arrested on nonindictable offenses.

Analysis

Surprise Out-of-Network Medical Bills Outlawed

Dan Roslokken| July 06, 2018

On June 1, Assembly Bill 2039 became law, ushering in bold patient protections and blockbuster realignment of claims-handling processes. Extinction of “surprise” out-of-network claims is its goal.

News

M&A Leaders Not Sweating Fears of Rising Protectionism

Dan Packel | July 05, 2018

While some see a rising tide of protectionism swallowing up global deals, law firm M&A practice leaders say the effects will be limited.

News

Newark Jury Awards Former Police Sergeants $2.17M in Discrimination Case

Charles Toutant | July 05, 2018

A jury in federal court in Newark awarded $2.17 million on May 2 to nine former Jersey City police sergeants who claimed they were denied promotions due…

News

Rabner Promotes 3 Judges to Appellate Division

Michael Booth | July 05, 2018

The judges being promoted are Lisa Firko of Bergen County, Stephanie Mitterhoff of Essex County and Arnold Natali Jr. of Middlesex County, the state judiciary announced on July 3.

Expert Opinion

Associates, Don’t Let Salary Hikes Become Your Faustian Bargain

Jay Harrington| July 05, 2018

Make no mistake, young lawyers. These raises are very much part of a calculated plan.

Analysis

Taxation of Attorney Fee Awards in Legal Malpractice Cases

Paul J. Maselli| July 05, 2018

If the underlying claim is for recovery of money that will be taxed, the award of attorney fees is not taxed. But where the claim is for non-taxable damages, the award of attorney fees is taxed.

Analysis

How Blank Rome Went From Representing Insurers to Suing Them

Lizzy McLellan | July 04, 2018

Two years after making a big bet to switch sides, the firm's gamble appears to be paying off.

NY, NJ and Others Can Proceed With Suit Over White House Census Citizenship Question

Dan M. Clark| July 03, 2018

A Manhattan federal court judge on Tuesday made a preliminary finding that there was “strong” evidence the Trump administration acted in bad faith when deciding to ask about citizenship on the 2020 census in ruling to move forward New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood’s lawsuit over the question about citizenship.

Missouri Appeals Court Reverses $55M Talc Verdict Against J&J

Amanda Bronstad| July 03, 2018

The Missouri Court of Appeals decision on June 29 is the third ruling to reverse a jury award against Johnson & Johnson over its baby powder, which thousands of lawsuits have alleged caused women to get ovarian cancer.

Jury Awards $11.8M for Infringement of Patent for Flea Repellent Applicator

Charles Toutant | July 03, 2018

Central Garden & Pet Co. of Ronkonkoma, New York, was ordered to pay $11,006,000 on June 27 for selling a product that infringed the patent held by Nite Glow Industries of Far Hills, along with an additional $825,450 for breaching a confidentiality agreement between the two companies.

News

NJ Bill Would Bar Nondisclosure Agreements in Discrimination, Harassment Settlements

Michael Booth | July 03, 2018

The bill, S121, sponsored by Sen. Loretta Weinberg, was introduced in response to revelations that President Donald Trump, film mogul Harvey Weinstein, USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar and comedian Bill Cosby settled sexual harassment lawsuits and demanded that the plaintiffs sign nondisclosure agreements.

News

The Hershey Co. Grabs Sweet New GC From Panasonic

Dan Clark | July 03, 2018

Damien Atkins will head up the legal department at one of the world's most famous chocolate makers.

Flurry of CMO Moves Shakes Up Law Firm Marketing Departments

Christine Simmons| July 02, 2018

Chief marketing officers are on the move at big law firms, as some find "a disconnect between what firms believe they want in a CMO and what they really need," according to one former CMO.

$160M Settlement Approved in Class Suit Over Reimbursement of Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Charles Toutant | July 02, 2018

U.S. District Judge Kevin McNulty approved the settlement terms and granted $9 million in legal fees on Friday, ending a 12-year litigation saga over claims that New Jersey's largest health insurer shortchanged ambulatory surgical centers outside its provider network.

News

GC at NJ Real Estate Co. Removed as Bed Bath & Beyond Director

Kristen Rasmussen | July 02, 2018

In an apparent rebuke to the company's executive compensation plan, about 60.5 million shareholders voted against the re-election of Victoria Morrison to Bed Bath & Beyond's corporate board. Morrison is the GC at Edison Properties in New Jersey.

News

Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Over Police Officer's Suicide

Michael Booth | July 02, 2018

A New Jersey judge has ruled that the widow of a Trenton police officer, who committed suicide after being identified as having sex with a prostitute, cannot sue a local newspaper or the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office for defamation, emotional distress and other claims.

News

3 Predictions After the Supreme Court's Blow to Public-Sector Unions

Erin Mulvaney | July 02, 2018

Here are early takeaways and predictions from employment attorneys on the impact of the court’s ruling in Janus v. AFSCME.

Firm Mergers Near Record Pace at Midyear Point

Scott Flaherty | July 02, 2018

The first six months of 2018 has seen 51 law firm mergers, including 21 in the most recent quarter.

Analysis

'Hope Is Not a Strategy' for Midsize Law Firms in NY. Here's What Works

Lizzy McLellan | July 02, 2018

Several midsize firms based in Pennsylvania and around the mid-Atlantic have made bold moves in New York in recent months.

Analysis

New Jersey Sits Out Associate Pay Race—Mostly

David Gialanella | July 02, 2018

"I really think the firms we're reading about are a relatively small group of firms serving a different type of client than we are," said W. Raymond Felton of Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis. "And by 'we,' I don't mean just Greenbaum—I mean most law firms in New Jersey."

Commentary

No Judicial Recall in New Jersey

Law Journal Editorial Board| July 02, 2018

This case represents blatant and severe interference with judicial independence. One can only imagine how California judges sitting on criminal cases will react when it comes time to impose sentences, given this event. In New Jersey there is no provision for recall of judges.

Commentary

'Epic Systems' is Based on Policy, Not Precedent

Law Journal Editorial Board| July 02, 2018

We suggest a different take on the case, one that does not bode well for even-handed decision making by an aggressive Supreme Court conservative majority.

News

John Roberts Sees Himself as 'Honest Broker' Among the Justices

Tony Mauro | July 02, 2018

“I feel some obligation to be something of an honest broker among my colleagues and won't necessarily go out of my way to pick fights,” Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. said at the biennial conference of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He also said that at times, “You would sort of sublimate your views.”

News

Morris County Auto Case Settles for $1.2 Million

David Gialanella | Michael Booth | July 02, 2018

A man who underwent spinal surgery after a rear-end accident was paid a $1.2 million settlement in his Morris County suit, Weintraub v. Cook, in May.

BAR REPORT - Seven bar groups, including NJSBA, oppose border policies that are separating families

New Jersey State Bar Association| July 02, 2018

State bar and others pen letter opposing border policies that separate families

BAR REPORT - July NJSBA Calendar of Events

New Jersey State Bar Association| July 02, 2018

July events of interest to state bar members

BAR REPORT - Capitol Report

New Jersey State Bar Association| July 02, 2018

NJSBA questions focus of bill aimed at forcing dealerships to notify buyers of recalls on used cars

News

Court Halts Lab Tech's Discrimination Claim Filed After Sale of East Orange Hospital

Charles Toutant | June 29, 2018

A U.S. district court judge in Newark—upholding a deal to sell East Orange General Hospital out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy free and clear, without any successor liability—has ruled that a former employee's suit against the buyer was rightly dismissed.

News

Malpractice Claim Over Archer's Handling of Diner Fire Case Dismissed on Appeal

Michael Booth | June 29, 2018

A three-judge Appellate Division panel said the Haddonfield firm and onetime partner Richard Grungo Jr. could not be held liable because Pennsylvania's two-year statute of limitations should apply rather than New Jersey's six-year statute of limitations.

Big Law Attorneys Power Goldman Sachs' $350M Solar Energy Deal With South Jersey Industries

John Council| June 29, 2018

Lawyers from Vinson & Elkins represented Goldman Sachs’ renewable energy fund in its purchase of $350 million worth of solar energy assets from South Jersey Industries (SJI), which was advised by a team of attorneys from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld.

News

After Hours

Jonathan Erway | June 29, 2018

New Jersey lawyers and their extracurricular activities.

Commentary

Calling out Judicial Bias Against Debt Collectors in NJ

Michael Harrison| June 29, 2018

OP-ED: The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a well-intentioned law that is in place to curb harassing and abusive conduct by debt collectors. Unfortunately, judges have ignored the purpose of the statute and continually penalize debt collectors for conduct that is not abusive or harassing.

News

Kushner Company Sues Jersey City Over Journal Square Project

Michael Booth | June 28, 2018

A real estate investment company owned by the family of Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law, is suing Jersey City for blocking its attempt to construct a high-rise condominium complex.

News

'Negligent Referral' Not Actionable, Appellate Division Says in Legal Mal Case

Charles Toutant | June 28, 2018

The Appellate Division affirmed a Cape May County Superior Court judge's dismissal of an auto accident plaintiff's malpractice claim against attorney M. Daniel Perskie and his firm, Perskie & Fendt of Northfield.

News

On The Move

Jonathan Erway | June 28, 2018

Lateral moves in New Jersey.

Analysis

Application of the Rule 26 ‘Proportionality Requirement’ in Patent Cases

James J. DeCarlo, Jamie L. Ryerson and Alyssa Wall| June 28, 2018

Despite a seeming lack of case law on the issue, patent practitioners should not hesitate to rely upon the Rule 26 proportionality requirement to attempt to “rein in” discovery costs.

Analysis

Litigation Funders Face Their Hardest Sell: Big Law

Roy Strom and Ben Hancock| June 28, 2018

There is more money than ever in the hands of litigation financiers. But can they convince law firms to use it?

News

In Honeywell Asbestos Coverage Fight, Court Won't Change Allocation Rule

Michael Booth | June 28, 2018

The New Jersey Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Honeywell International will not be required to contribute to damages from asbestos claims relating to brake and clutch pads from a company it purchased after insurance companies ceased writing policies that would cover asbestos-related illnesses.

Video

NJLJ Attorney of the Year: Watch the Finalists' Videos

David Gialanella | June 27, 2018

Video profiles of each Attorney of the Year finalist were played at the Law Journal's Professional Excellence event on June 21. View those videos here.

News

Obergefell, Fisher & More: Anthony Kennedy's Top 10 Opinions

Tony Mauro | June 27, 2018

During his nearly 30 years on the Supreme Court, Justice Anthony Kennedy, who announced his retirement Wednesday, authored some of the most important…

Analysis

Lessons from the SEC’s First Cyber-Disclosure Enforcement Action

Margaret A. Dale and Mark D. Harris| June 27, 2018

The SEC has taken steps to demonstrate its increased focus on cybersecurity matters, and specifically on companies’ disclosure obligations relating to cybersecurity risks and incidents.

Brady, Answering Ethics Charges, Denies Seeking Special Treatment From Police

Charles Toutant | June 26, 2018

Carlia Brady, the Superior Court judge who beat criminal charges but who now faces disciplinary action for harboring her fugitive boyfriend, denied seeking special treatment based on her status as judge from police officers who arrested her. But her belief at the time that she was pregnant influenced her conduct during and leading up to that time, she said.

News

Lowenstein Chair Says Lawyers, Clients Applauding Immigration Initiative

Dan Packel | June 26, 2018

Lowenstein's Gary Wingens, who teamed up with the chairman of Paul Weiss to announce a big pro bono push for asylum seekers in The New York Times, said "somebody had to stick up" for the rule of law.

Suit Accuses Law Firm of Hijacking Competitor's Prospective Clients Via Sponsored Searches

Charles Toutant | June 26, 2018

Hark & Hark, with offices in Philadelphia and Cherry Hill, was named in a trademark infringement suit filed June 22 by Helmer, Conley & Kasselman in federal court in Camden.

News

NJ Allowed to Intervene as DACA Defender in Texas Suit

Michael Booth | June 26, 2018

A federal judge in Texas has ruled that New Jersey should be allowed to intervene in a lawsuit filed by Texas seeking to end the U.S. government's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

News

In Commodore Barry Bridge Paint Contract Suit, Judge Laments Lawmakers' 'Inaction' on Sunshine Law

Michael Booth | June 26, 2018

A federal judge in New Jersey has allowed to proceed a painting contractor's suit against the Delaware River Port Authority in connection with its bid to paint the Commodore Barry Bridge, but dismissed claims filed under state sunshine laws, in the process offering a critique to Pennsylvania lawmakers.

Commentary

A Better Way to Pitch for Business

Alexander Geisler| June 26, 2018

What truly stands out in today's competitive market? Hint: It's not about legal bona fides or your resume.

News

Plaintiffs Lawyers Want to Depose J&J Exec Over Missing Talc Samples

Amanda Bronstad | June 25, 2018

Plaintiffs lawyers have told a New Jersey federal judge they want to depose a Johnson & Johnson representative to address why the company lost or destroyed talcum powder samples that they could have tested in cases alleging women got ovarian cancer from prolonged use of its baby powder.

News

NJ Judge Certifies Class in Suit Over Uncashed Checks From Subpoena Service

Charles Toutant | June 25, 2018

A judge in Middlesex County has granted class certification in a suit claiming Guaranteed Subpoena Service Inc. effectively overcharged customers in connection with reimbursement checks issued to the subjects of subpoenas.

News

'Physical Presence' Test Is Gone, but Uncertainty Remains for Companies After Wayfair Decision

Kristen Rasmussen | June 25, 2018

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision last week provides some clarity for retail companies’ legal departments now faced with complying with thousands of jurisdictions’ tax laws, legal experts said. But, the ruling hasn't solved everything, they noted.

News

Court Revives Claim That Fox Rothschild Lost Client Funds to Ponzi Schemer

Michael Booth | June 25, 2018

After a state appeals court reinstated the case, Fox Rothschild must defend a claim that it negligently disbursed $2.4 million held in trust for a U.K. real estate investor to a Lakewood man who turned out to be running a huge Ponzi scheme.

Commentary

Tenure Nod for Justice Patterson Brings State Back to Normal

Law Journal Editorial Board| June 25, 2018

Gov. Murphy has relinquished an opportunity both for high-level patronage and for partisan revenge. In this age of increasingly bitter political polarization, the decision speaks well both for the governor and for the state.

Commentary

Court Says All the Right Things, But 'Masterpiece Cakeshop' an Artful Dodge

Law Journal Editorial Board| June 25, 2018

The narrow ruling in favor of the baker was an artful dodge and might even have been sagacious. But on the merits, it is almost of no consequence.

News

Fraud Claim Survives in Suit Over Contamination at Linden Site

Tom McParland| June 25, 2018

A breach of contract suit over the sale of a contaminated chemical site in New Jersey can be expanded to include claims that the seller concealed information about its remediation efforts and tried to stick Ashland Inc. with the bill for the cleanup, a Delaware judge has ruled.

News

Driver Rear-Ended By Truck on Route 80 Settles for $1.375 Million

Charles Toutant | David Gialanella | June 25, 2018

A former truck driver who was left disabled after a rear-end crash agreed  to a $1.375 million settlement in his Bergen County suit, Saleh-Crespo…

BAR REPORT - Daylong ‘Diversity Summit’ to tackle issues of bias and discrimination in the legal profession and the law

New Jersey State Bar Association| June 25, 2018

State bar to host Diversity Summit on June 28