New Jersey Case Commentaries

Prohibition of Race-Based Field Inquiries Under the Fourth Amendment: Analysis of State of New Jersey v. Marlon A. Maryland

Date: Jun 6, 2001

Prohibition of Race-Based Field Inquiries Under the Fourth Amendment: Analysis of State of New Jersey v. Marlon A. Maryland Introduction In the landmark case of State of New Jersey v. Marlon A....

Attorneys' Fees in Attorney Misconduct Cases: Insights from Packers-Bamberger Co. v. Collier et al.

Date: May 31, 2001

Attorneys' Fees in Attorney Misconduct Cases: Insights from Packard-Bamberger Co., Inc. v. Collier et al. Introduction The case of Packard-Bamberger Co., Inc. v. Collier et al. (167 N.J. 427) is a...

Affirmation of the Six-Year Statute of Limitations for Legal Malpractice in New Jersey

Date: May 25, 2001

Affirmation of the Six-Year Statute of Limitations for Legal Malpractice in New Jersey Introduction In the landmark case of McGROGAN v. TILL, 167 N.J. 414 (2001), the Supreme Court of New Jersey...

Lamorte Burns Co. v. Walters et al.: Affirming Duty of Loyalty and Protecting Confidential Client Information in Employee Competitive Practices

Date: May 15, 2001

Lamorte Burns Co. v. Walters et al.: Affirming Duty of Loyalty and Protecting Confidential Client Information in Employee Competitive Practices Introduction The case of Lamorte Burns Co., Inc. v....

Substantial Compliance in Affidavit of Merit: Galik v. Maass Medical Center

Date: May 11, 2001

Substantial Compliance in Affidavit of Merit: Galik v. Maass Medical Center Introduction The case of Simone Galik v. Clara Maass Medical Center addresses the critical issue of compliance with the...

State v. Smith: New Precedent on Prosecutorial Comments on Defense Experts’ Compensation

Date: May 9, 2001

State v. Smith: New Precedent on Prosecutorial Comments on Defense Experts’ Compensation Introduction State of New Jersey v. Robert Smith, 167 N.J. 158 (2001), is a landmark decision by the Supreme...

Baure v. Lewis: Establishing New Standards for Child Relocation in Custody Cases

Date: Apr 24, 2001

Baure v. Lewis: Establishing New Standards for Child Relocation in Custody Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Baure v. Lewis, the Supreme Court of New Jersey addressed the complex issue of...

Fraudulent Concealment and Spoliation of Evidence in Medical Malpractice: Rosenblit v. Zimmerman

Date: Feb 27, 2001

Fraudulent Concealment and Spoliation of Evidence in Medical Malpractice: Rosenblit v. Zimmerman Introduction The case of Erin Rosenblit v. John F. Zimmerman, Jr., D.C. and Health First Chiropractic...

Affidavit of Merit Statute Timeliness Under NJ Law

Date: Feb 27, 2001

Affidavit of Merit Statute Timeliness Under NJ Law Introduction The BURNS v. BELAFSKY case, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on February 26, 2001, serves as a pivotal examination of the...

Equitable Tolling in Wrongful Death Claims for Minors: LaFage v. Dually

Date: Feb 23, 2001

Equitable Tolling in Wrongful Death Claims for Minors: LaFage v. Dually Introduction In LaFage v. Dually, decided on February 22, 2001, by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, the court addressed a...

Ensuring Procedural Safeguards in Juvenile Delinquency Pleas: Insights from State v. In the Interest of T.M.

Date: Feb 7, 2001

Ensuring Procedural Safeguards in Juvenile Delinquency Pleas: Insights from State of New Jersey, In the Interest of T.M. (166 N.J. 319) Introduction The case of State of New Jersey, In the Interest...

Ambiguity in UM Endorsements: Progressive Cas. Ins. Co. v. Hurley Establishes Favorable Interpretation for Insureds

Date: Jan 30, 2001

Ambiguity in UM Endorsements: Progressive Cas. Ins. Co. v. Hurley Establishes Favorable Interpretation for Insureds Introduction In the landmark case of Progressive Casualty Insurance Company v....

Caravaggio v. D’Agostini: Clarifying the Commencement of the Statute of Limitations under the Discovery Rule in Medical Malpractice Cases

Date: Jan 23, 2001

Caravaggio v. D’Agostini: Clarifying the Commencement of the Statute of Limitations under the Discovery Rule in Medical Malpractice Cases Introduction Caravaggio v. D’Agostini is a landmark decision...

Reaffirming Parole Standards: The Importance of Substantial Evidence and Comprehensive Review in Thomas Trantino’s Case

Date: Jan 19, 2001

Reaffirming Parole Standards: The Importance of Substantial Evidence and Comprehensive Review in Thomas Trantino’s Case Introduction The case of Thomas Trantino v. New Jersey Department of...

Rejection of Fraud-on-the-Market Theory in Common-Law Fraud Actions: KAUFMAN v. I-STAT CORPoration

Date: Jul 28, 2000

Rejection of Fraud-on-the-Market Theory in Common-Law Fraud Actions: KAUFMAN v. I-STAT CORPoration Introduction KAUFMAN v. I-STAT CORPoration, 165 N.J. 94 (2000), is a landmark decision by the...

Affirmation of General Jury Instructions on Eyewitness Identification in STATE v. ROBINSON

Date: Jul 25, 2000

Affirmation of General Jury Instructions on Eyewitness Identification in STATE v. ROBINSON Introduction The case of State of New Jersey v. Edward Robinson (165 N.J. 32, 2000) presents a significant...

Extending CEPA Protections: NJ Supreme Court Upholds Whistleblower Rights in ROACH v. TRW, INC.

Date: Jul 20, 2000

Extending CEPA Protections: NJ Supreme Court Upholds Whistleblower Rights in ROACH v. TRW, INC. Introduction The case of Estate of Frank L. ROACH v. TRW, INC. represents a significant development in...

Establishing 'Permanent Loss of Bodily Function' for Pain and Suffering Damages under NJ Tort Claims Act in Gilhooley v. County of Union

Date: Jul 12, 2000

Establishing 'Permanent Loss of Bodily Function' for Pain and Suffering Damages under NJ Tort Claims Act in Gilhooley v. County of Union Introduction In Gilhooley v. County of Union, 164 N.J. 533...

Beauchamp v. Amedio: Establishing Legal Confusion as 'Extraordinary Circumstances' for Late Filing Under N.J.S.A. 59:8-9

Date: Jun 9, 2000

Beauchamp v. Amedio: Establishing Legal Confusion as 'Extraordinary Circumstances' for Late Filing Under N.J.S.A. 59:8-9 Introduction Beauchamp v. Amedio, 164 N.J. 111 (2000), is a seminal case in...

Reinforcing the Marital Standard of Living in Alimony Modification: Crews v. Crews

Date: Jun 1, 2000

Reinforcing the Marital Standard of Living in Alimony Modification: Crews v. Crews Introduction Crews v. Crews (164 N.J. 11, Supreme Court of New Jersey, May 31, 2000) is a pivotal case that...