New Jersey Case Commentaries

Limiting Collateral Estoppel Between Title Nine and Title Thirty Proceedings: Insights from New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services v. R.D.

Date: Jul 21, 2011

Limiting Collateral Estoppel Between Title Nine and Title Thirty Proceedings: Insights from New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services v. R.D. Introduction The case of New Jersey Division of...

Individual Liability Under New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act: Insights from ALLEN v. V AND A BROTHERS, INC.

Date: Jul 8, 2011

Individual Liability Under New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act: Insights from ALLEN v. V AND A BROTHERS, INC. Introduction The landmark case William W. Allen and Vivian ALLEN v. V AND A BROTHERS, INC....

STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. DWAYNE GILLISPIE: Upholding the Harmless Error Standard in Admissibility of Other-Crimes Evidence under N.J.R.E. 404(b)

Date: Jun 10, 2011

STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. DWAYNE GILLISPIE: Upholding the Harmless Error Standard in Admissibility of Other-Crimes Evidence under N.J.R.E. 404(b) Introduction In the landmark case of State of New Jersey...

State of New Jersey v. Zarik Rose: Abolishing Res Gestae in Favor of Rule 404(b)

Date: Jun 9, 2011

State of New Jersey v. Zarik Rose: Abolishing Res Gestae in Favor of Rule 404(b) Introduction In the landmark case of State of New Jersey v. Zarik Rose (206 N.J. 141, 2011), the Supreme Court of New...

Supreme Court of New Jersey Clarifies Rule 3:21-8 on Jail Credits in Multi-Indictment Sentencing

Date: Jun 9, 2011

Supreme Court of New Jersey Clarifies Rule 3:21-8 on Jail Credits in Multi-Indictment Sentencing Introduction In the landmark decision of State of New Jersey v. Andrea Hernandez and State of New...

Risko v. Thompson Muller Automotive Group: Reinforcing the Integrity of Jury Deliberations in Damage Awards

Date: Jun 8, 2011

Risko v. Thompson Muller Automotive Group: Reinforcing the Integrity of Jury Deliberations in Damage Awards Introduction The case of Risko v. Thompson Muller Automotive Group, Inc. (206 N.J. 506)...

Reynolds v. Kent Motor Cars: Strengthening Party Joinder Sanctions and Clarifying STEO Insurance Coverage

Date: May 19, 2011

Reynolds v. Kent Motor Cars: Strengthening Party Joinder Sanctions and Clarifying STEO Insurance Coverage Introduction In the case of Kent Motor Cars, Inc. d/b/a Honda of Princeton, Sports and...

Russo v. Board of Trustees: Establishing Objective Reasonableness in Accidental Disability Claims

Date: May 18, 2011

Russo v. Board of Trustees: Establishing Objective Reasonableness in Accidental Disability Claims Introduction The case of Gregory Russo v. Board of Trustees, Police and Firemen's Retirement System,...

State of New Jersey v. W.B.: Reinforcing Limitations on CSAAS Testimony and Establishing Adverse Inference for Destroyed Investigative Notes

Date: Apr 28, 2011

State of New Jersey v. W.B.: Reinforcing Limitations on CSAAS Testimony and Establishing Adverse Inference for Destroyed Investigative Notes Introduction State of New Jersey v. W.B. is a pivotal case...

dispatcher-induced Unreasonable Searches: STATE v. HANDY Establishes Strict Suppression Standards

Date: Apr 27, 2011

Dispatcher-Induced Unreasonable Searches: State of New Jersey v. Handy Establishes Strict Suppression Standards Introduction In State of New Jersey v. Germaine A. Handy, 206 N.J. 39 (2011), the...

Progressive Discipline and Appellate Review in Public Employment: IN RE STALLWORTH

Date: Apr 13, 2011

Progressive Discipline and Appellate Review in Public Employment: IN RE STALLWORTH Introduction In the Matter of Anthony Stallworth, Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (208 N.J. 182) is a...

McLean v. State of New Jersey: Limiting Lay Opinion in Narcotics Prosecutions

Date: Apr 1, 2011

McLean v. State of New Jersey: Limiting Lay Opinion in Narcotics Prosecutions Introduction In the case of State of New Jersey v. Kelvin L. McLean, decided by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on March...

Right to Counsel in Motions to Withdraw Guilty Pleas: Insights from STATE v. HAYES

Date: Apr 1, 2011

Right to Counsel in Motions to Withdraw Guilty Pleas: Insights from STATE v. HAYES Introduction State of New Jersey v. Michael Hayes, 205 N.J. 522 (2011), is a seminal case that delves into the...

Disclosure Sufficiency in Business Judgment Rule: Insights from Seidman v. Clifton Savings Bank

Date: Mar 17, 2011

Disclosure Sufficiency in Business Judgment Rule: Insights from Seidman v. Clifton Savings Bank Introduction Seidman v. Clifton Savings Bank, S.L.A. is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Comprehensive Commentary on Kieffer v. Best Buy: Indemnification Clauses Under Scrutiny

Date: Mar 16, 2011

Kieffer v. Best Buy: Redefining the Boundaries of Indemnification Agreements Introduction The case of Tina Kieffer and Kevin Kieffer v. Best Buy reached the Supreme Court of New Jersey in 2011,...

Establishing Guidelines for Playback of Video Testimony and Sentencing Analysis: State of New Jersey v. Dashawn Miller

Date: Mar 15, 2011

Establishing Guidelines for Playback of Video Testimony and Sentencing Analysis State of New Jersey v. Dashawn Miller, 205 N.J. 109 (2011) Introduction In the landmark case State of New Jersey v....

Interpretation of "Elementary School" Under N.J.S.A. 2C:35-7 in State of New Jersey v. Jason Shelley

Date: Mar 10, 2011

Interpretation of "Elementary School" Under N.J.S.A. 2C:35-7 in State of New Jersey v. Jason Shelley Introduction State of New Jersey v. Jason Shelley (205 N.J. 320) is a pivotal case decided by the...

Entire Controversy Doctrine in Legal Malpractice Claims: Sklodowsky v. Lushis Reversed

Date: Feb 3, 2011

Entire Controversy Doctrine in Legal Malpractice Claims: Sklodowsky v. Lushis Reversed Introduction Paul G. Sklodowsky, a resident of New Jersey, initiated a legal malpractice lawsuit against John F....

Illegality of Consecutive Sentences Without Statement of Reasons Not Recognized Under Post-Conviction Relief: STATE v. ACEVEDO, Jr.

Date: Feb 2, 2011

Illegality of Consecutive Sentences Without Statement of Reasons Not Recognized Under Post-Conviction Relief: STATE v. ACEVEDO, Jr. Introduction In State of New Jersey v. William Acevedo, Jr. (205...

Truth as Defense in Defamation Actions Involving Expunged Criminal Records: G.D. v. KENNY Establishes New Precedent

Date: Feb 1, 2011

Truth as Defense in Defamation Actions Involving Expunged Criminal Records: New Precedent in G.D. v. KENNY Introduction The case of G.D. v. Bernard Kenny and the Hudson County Democratic...