New Jersey Case Commentaries

Slater v. State of New Jersey: A New Precedent on Withdrawing Guilty Pleas

Date: Feb 5, 2009

Slater v. State of New Jersey: A New Precedent on Withdrawing Guilty Pleas Introduction The case of State of New Jersey v. Tony L. Slater (198 N.J. 145) serves as a landmark decision in the realm of...

Nyhammer v. State: Reinforcing the Totality-of-Circumstances Standard for Miranda Waivers and Confrontation Rights

Date: Feb 4, 2009

Nyhammer v. State: Reinforcing the Totality-of-Circumstances Standard for Miranda Waivers and Confrontation Rights Introduction Nyhammer v. State, decided by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on...

Reaffirmation of Jury Autonomy in Damages Awards: Tiffany N. Jastram v. Scott M. Kruse

Date: Dec 24, 2008

Reaffirmation of Jury Autonomy in Damages Awards: Tiffany N. Jastram v. Scott M. Kruse Introduction The case of Tiffany N. Jastram v. Scott M. Kruse presents a pivotal moment in New Jersey...

Establishing Reasonable Suspicion: Insights from State v. Amelio

Date: Dec 23, 2008

Establishing Reasonable Suspicion: Insights from State v. Amelio Introduction The case of State of New Jersey v. Paul Amelio, reported at 197 N.J. 207, serves as a pivotal decision in understanding...

Maria Tartaglia v. UBS PaineWebber Inc.: Clarifying the Pierce Doctrine and Spoliation Remedies in Employment Discrimination Cases

Date: Dec 17, 2008

Maria Tartaglia v. UBS PaineWebber Inc.: Clarifying the Pierce Doctrine and Spoliation Remedies in Employment Discrimination Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Maria Tartaglia v. UBS...

New Jersey Supreme Court Rules Pennsylvania Law Overrides Charitable Immunity Statute in Out-of-State Tort Cases

Date: Nov 25, 2008

New Jersey Supreme Court Rules Pennsylvania Law Overrides Charitable Immunity Statute in Out-of-State Tort Cases Introduction In the landmark case of P.V. v. Camp Jaycee, the Supreme Court of New...

Impartiality in Judicial Conduct: DENIKE v. CUPO Establishes Strict Standards for Post-Retirement Employment Negotiations

Date: Sep 25, 2008

Impartiality in Judicial Conduct: DENIKE v. CUPO Establishes Strict Standards for Post-Retirement Employment Negotiations Introduction The case of Lawrence DeNike v. Michael Cupo, adjudicated by the...

Rethinking Child Support and Income Imputation in High-Income Divorces: Insights from Michael A. Strahan v. Jean M. Strahan

Date: Aug 27, 2008

Rethinking Child Support and Income Imputation in High-Income Divorces: Insights from Michael A. Strahan v. Jean M. Strahan Introduction The appellate case of Michael A. Strahan v. Jean M. Strahan...

Limitation of Statutory Immunity in Insurance Misrepresentation: Pizzullo v. N.J. Manufacturers Insurance Company

Date: Aug 8, 2008

Limitation of Statutory Immunity in Insurance Misrepresentation: Pizzullo v. N.J. Manufacturers Insurance Company Introduction The case of Michael Pizzullo and Dorothea Pizzullo versus New Jersey...

Supreme Court of New Jersey Affirms Dismissal in Godfrey and Kile v. Princeton Theological Seminary: Implications for Sexual Harassment Claims under LAD

Date: Aug 5, 2008

Supreme Court of New Jersey Affirms Dismissal in Godfrey and Kile v. Princeton Theological Seminary: Implications for Sexual Harassment Claims under LAD Introduction In the landmark case of Godfrey...

Equal Standards for Religious Hostile Work Environment Claims Established in CUTLER v. DORN

Date: Aug 1, 2008

Equal Standards for Religious Hostile Work Environment Claims Established in CUTLER v. DORN Introduction In the landmark case of CUTLER v. DORN, the Supreme Court of New Jersey addressed the critical...

Limiting Agency Delegation in Animal Cruelty Regulations: New Jersey Supreme Court's Decision

Date: Jul 31, 2008

Limiting Agency Delegation in Animal Cruelty Regulations: New Jersey Supreme Court's Decision Introduction The case of New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals et al. v. New Jersey...

Reaffirming the 45-Day Statute of Limitations and Attorney’s Fee Considerations Under OPRA: Mason v. City of Hoboken

Date: Jul 23, 2008

Reaffirming the 45-Day Statute of Limitations and Attorney’s Fee Considerations Under OPRA: Mason v. City of Hoboken Introduction The Supreme Court of New Jersey, in the case of Elizabeth Mason v....

Limitation of Punitive Damages in Probate Part Undue Influence Cases: Analysis of State v. Sollitto

Date: Jul 23, 2008

Limitation of Punitive Damages in Probate Part Undue Influence Cases: Analysis of State v. Sollitto Introduction The legal landscape surrounding the awarding of punitive damages in probate...

Balancing Conflicts of Interest in School Boards: Analyzing Bd. of Educ. of Sea Isle City v. Kennedy

Date: Jul 22, 2008

Balancing Conflicts of Interest in School Boards: Analyzing Bd. of Educ. of Sea Isle City v. Kennedy 1. Introduction The case of Board of Education of the City of Sea Isle City, Cape May County, v....

Reaffirming Accomplice Liability and Addressing Improper Flight Charges: Insights from State v. Shariff Ingram

Date: Jul 22, 2008

Reaffirming Accomplice Liability and Addressing Improper Flight Charges: Insights from State v. Shariff Ingram Introduction The case of State of New Jersey v. Shariff Ingram (196 N.J. 23, 2008)...

Enforcing Attorney Ethical Obligations Without Penalizing Clients: Insights from BRUNDAGE v. ESTATE OF CARAMBIO

Date: Jul 16, 2008

Enforcing Attorney Ethical Obligations Without Penalizing Clients: Insights from BRUNDAGE v. ESTATE OF CARAMBIO Introduction The case of Carole Brundage, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Estate of Carl V....

Prioritizing Emotional Bonds: Supreme Court of NJ Reverses Termination of Parental Rights in Youth and Family Services v. E.P.

Date: Jul 15, 2008

Prioritizing Emotional Bonds: Supreme Court of NJ Reverses Termination of Parental Rights in Youth and Family Services v. E.P. Introduction The landmark case of New Jersey Division of Youth and...

Judicial Limits on Questioning Witness Credibility: Insights from STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. MICHAEL TAFFARO

Date: Jul 2, 2008

Judicial Limits on Questioning Witness Credibility: Insights from STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. MICHAEL TAFFARO Introduction The case of STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. MICHAEL TAFFARO, decided by the Supreme Court...

Limits on Prima Facie Tort as a Gap-Filler in New Jersey: Pulaski Construction Co., Inc. v. Airframe Hangars, Inc.

Date: Jul 2, 2008

Limits on Prima Facie Tort as a Gap-Filler in New Jersey: Pulaski Construction Co., Inc. v. Airframe Hangars, Inc. Introduction The case of Richard A. Pulaski Construction Co., Inc. v. Airframe...