New Jersey Case Commentaries

Singleton v. State of New Jersey: Reaffirmation of the Narrow Deific-Command Exception in the Insanity Defense

Date: Jul 31, 2012

Singleton v. State of New Jersey: Reaffirmation of the Narrow Deific-Command Exception in the Insanity Defense Introduction In State of New Jersey v. Boyce Singleton, Jr. (211 N.J. 157, 2012), the...

State v. Edmonds: Reinforcing the Limits of Warrantless Home Searches under Emergency-Aid and Community-Caretaking Doctrines

Date: Jul 27, 2012

State v. Edmonds: Reinforcing the Limits of Warrantless Home Searches under Emergency-Aid and Community-Caretaking Doctrines Introduction In State of New Jersey v. Shareef Edmunds, the Supreme Court...

Supreme Court of New Jersey Upholds OPMA Compliance Standards for Public Bodies

Date: Jul 26, 2012

Supreme Court of New Jersey Upholds OPMA Compliance Standards for Public Bodies Introduction In the landmark case of Francis J. McGovern, Jr., Esq. v. Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, the...

Fundamental Fairness in Terminating Parental Rights: Reversal in M.G. v. Division of Youth and Family Services

Date: Jul 24, 2012

Fundamental Fairness in Terminating Parental Rights: Reversal in M.G. v. Division of Youth and Family Services Introduction The case of M.G. v. Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS), decided...

STATE v. MCDONALD: Reinforcing the Slater Test for Withdrawing Guilty Pleas in School Zone DUI Cases

Date: Jul 24, 2012

STATE v. MCDONALD: Reinforcing the Slater Test for Withdrawing Guilty Pleas in School Zone DUI Cases Introduction State of New Jersey v. Barrington McDonald, 211 N.J. 4 (2012), is a pivotal Supreme...

Limitations on Insurer Discovery Requests: Selective Insurance v. Way Insurance

Date: Jul 19, 2012

Limitations on Insurer Discovery Requests: Selective Insurance v. Way Insurance Introduction The case of Selective Insurance Company of America v. Way Insurance Company (Selective v. Way Insurance...

N.J.S.A. 26:2K–29 Immunity Clarified: Rescue Squad Entity Liability Uncovered

Date: Jul 18, 2012

N.J.S.A. 26:2K–29 Immunity Clarified: Rescue Squad Entity Liability Uncovered Introduction In the landmark case of MURRAY v. PLAINFIELD RESCUE SQUAD, the Supreme Court of New Jersey addressed a...

Reevaluation of Child Support Obligations for College-Attending Children

Date: Jul 12, 2012

Reevaluation of Child Support Obligations for College-Attending Children Introduction The case of Kathleen A. Jacoby v. Frank C. Jacoby addresses the complexities involved in modifying child support...

Clarifying Burden of Proof for Expungement: In re Ronald C. Kollman, Jr., NJ Supreme Court

Date: Jul 10, 2012

Clarifying Burden of Proof for Expungement: In re Ronald C. Kollman, Jr., NJ Supreme Court Introduction The Supreme Court of New Jersey's decision in In re Ronald C. Kollman, Jr., Petition for...

Insurance Coverage Denied in Illegal Harvesting of Human Remains: Memorial Properties v. Zurich

Date: Jun 29, 2012

Insurance Coverage Denied in Illegal Harvesting of Human Remains: Memorial Properties v. Zurich Introduction The case Memorial Properties, LLC and Mount Hebron Cemetery Association, Inc. d/b/a...

Limited Duration Alimony in Intermediate Marriages: Principles Affirmed in J.E.V. v. K.V.

Date: Jun 22, 2012

Limited Duration Alimony in Intermediate Marriages: Principles Affirmed in J.E.V. v. K.V. Introduction The case J.E.V., Plaintiff–Respondent, v. K.V., Defendant–Appellant, adjudicated by the Superior...

NJ Supreme Court Limits Equitable Laches Defense in Statutory Claims: Fox v. Millman

Date: Jun 21, 2012

New Precedent on Equitable Laches in Statutory Claims: Fox v. Millman Introduction The Supreme Court of New Jersey delivered a pivotal decision in the case of Thomas F. Fox; Target Holdings, Inc....

Passion/Provocation Statute Limited to Murder in New Jersey: Insights from STATE v. GALICIA

Date: Jun 20, 2012

Passion/Provocation Statute Limited to Murder in New Jersey: Insights from STATE v. GALICIA Introduction In the landmark case of State of New Jersey v. Reynaldo Galicia, 210 N.J. 364 (2012), the...

Consideration of Post-Sentencing Rehabilitation in Resentencing Proceedings: State v. Randolph

Date: Jun 19, 2012

Consideration of Post-Sentencing Rehabilitation in Resentencing Proceedings: State v. Randolph Introduction In the landmark case of State of New Jersey v. Buddy Randolph, 210 N.J. 330 (2012), the...

State v. J.A.C.: Strengthening Victim Privacy Protections under New Jersey's Rape Shield Law

Date: Jun 15, 2012

State v. J.A.C.: Strengthening Victim Privacy Protections under New Jersey's Rape Shield Law Introduction The case of State of New Jersey v. J.A.C. (210 N.J. 281) represents a significant judicial...

Mazdabrook Commons v. Khan: New Precedent on Free Speech in Homeowners' Associations

Date: Jun 14, 2012

Mazdabrook Commons v. Khan: New Precedent on Free Speech in Homeowners' Associations Introduction The case of Mazdabrook Commons Homeowners' Association v. Wasim Khan (210 N.J. 482) represents a...

Clarifying Regulation N.J.A.C. 5:80–26.18(e): Voidance of Excessive Loans in Affordable Housing Transactions

Date: May 23, 2012

Clarifying Regulation N.J.A.C. 5:80–26.18(e): Voidance of Excessive Loans in Affordable Housing Transactions Introduction The landmark decision in US Bank, N.A. v. Nikia Hough, 210 N.J. 187 (2012),...

Presumed Damages in Private Defamation Cases: Insights from W.J.A. v. D.A.

Date: May 22, 2012

Presumed Damages in Private Defamation Cases: Insights from W.J.A. v. D.A. Introduction The case of W.J.A. v. D.A., decided by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on May 21, 2012, explores the ongoing...

State v. Santos: Impact on Telephonic Testimony and Retroactivity of Padilla in Post-Conviction Relief Proceedings

Date: May 9, 2012

State v. Santos: Impact on Telephonic Testimony and Retroactivity of Padilla in Post-Conviction Relief Proceedings Introduction State of New Jersey v. Juan Pablo Santos (210 N.J. 129) is a pivotal...

Supreme Court of New Jersey Upholds Legislative Authority to Modify Public School Administrators' Benefits

Date: May 4, 2012

Supreme Court of New Jersey Upholds Legislative Authority to Modify Public School Administrators' Benefits Introduction The case New Jersey Association of School Administrators et al. v. Schundler et...

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