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Malicious Prosecution Remains New Jersey's Toughest Tort
"Malicious prosecution is a tricky tort under New Jersey law," says Kevin McNulty, a Newark, N.J.-based attorney. He should know, having won a reversal of a judgment to two men who sued Wells Fargo after it had accused them of stealing from the bank. A federal appeals court relied on New Jersey case law to say that so long as there were some circumstances supporting the accusation, there can be no malicious prosecution.For Whom the Discovery Rule Tolls
As the Supreme Court stated in Guichardo v. Rubinfeld, 177 N.J. 45 (2003), New Jersey, unlike New York, has long provided plaintiffs, and especially medical malpractice plaintiffs, relief from the often "harsh effects of the 'mechanical application' of statutes of limitations." The discovery rule exception, however, has served as the rope in a political tug-of-war during the past year.Arbitrator Awards $1.2 Million for Neck, Back Injuries in Car Crash
Large settlements and verdicts in New Jersey.Are Public Nuisance Lawsuits Against the Handgun Industry Gaining Ground?
Will Tort Reform Be the Legacy of the 9/11 Compensation Fund?
After the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, President George W. Bush signed into law the Victim Compensation fund as a no-fault administrative system wherein victims could recover economic and noneconomic damages. Congress sought not only to provide compensation to Sept. 11 victims, but also to protect industry from potentially bankrupting civil liability. Can this compensation system serve as a model for tort reform?Contract Law, Arbitration Agreements and the Internet
Now that businesses have moved toward an increasing amount of e-commerce, courts have begun to address when an arbitration provision related to e-commerce is enforceable. Two questions arise: Can a valid agreement to arbitrate a dispute be made on the Internet? If so, under what circumstances will this arbitration agreement be considered valid?The ABA Calls on Congress to Rein in Asbestos Claims
The need for federal legislation to reform asbestos litigation is well established. In reponse to the crisis, both the ABA and Senator Don Nickles have established commissions that have recommended the establishment of pre-conditions to suit for any nonmalignant claimant. These provisions would greatly reduce the asbestos dockets and would help to conserve compensation for legitimate victims of asbestos exposure.State AI Legislation Is on the Move in 2024
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