New Jersey Case Commentaries

FIFRA Preemption and Design-Defect Liability in Product Liability: An Analysis of LEWIS v. AMERICAN CYANAMID CO.

Date: Jul 21, 1998

FIFRA Preemption and Design-Defect Liability in Product Liability: An Analysis of LEWIS v. AMERICAN CYANAMID CO. Introduction The case of Peter LEWIS v. AMERICAN CYANAMID COmpany addresses...

Enhancing Protections for Pro Se Tenants in Summary Dispossess Proceedings: Harris v. Community Realty Management

Date: Jul 21, 1998

Enhancing Protections for Pro Se Tenants in Summary Dispossess Proceedings: Harris v. Community Realty Management Introduction Community Realty Management, Inc., for Wrights-Town Arms Apartments,...

Clarifying Probable Cause and Evidence Suppression: Insights from NJ Supreme Court's STATE v. SMITH

Date: Jul 17, 1998

Clarifying Probable Cause and Evidence Suppression: Insights from NJ Supreme Court's STATE v. SMITH Introduction State of New Jersey v. Shawn Smith, 155 N.J. 83 (1998), adjudicated by the Supreme...

BAIRD v. AMERICAN MEDICAL OPTICS: Redefining the Statute of Limitations for Informed Consent Claims

Date: Jul 16, 1998

BAIRD v. AMERICAN MEDICAL OPTICS: Redefining the Statute of Limitations for Informed Consent Claims Introduction BAIRD v. AMERICAN MEDICAL OPTICS, decided by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on July...

Defining Dangerous Conditions under NJ Tort Claims Act: The Role of Due Care in Public Property Liability

Date: Jul 8, 1998

Defining Dangerous Conditions under NJ Tort Claims Act: The Role of Due Care in Public Property Liability Introduction In the case of Dennis Garrison v. Township of Middletown, Defendant-Appellant,...

Citarella v. State of New Jersey: Reaffirming Standards for Reasonable Articulable Suspicion

Date: Jun 27, 1998

Citarella v. State of New Jersey: Reaffirming Standards for Reasonable Articulable Suspicion Introduction In State of New Jersey v. Joseph Citarella, 154 N.J. 272 (1998), the Supreme Court of New...

Enforcing Employee Exclusions in CGL Policies: Insights from American Motorists v. L-C-A Sales

Date: Jun 16, 1998

Enforcing Employee Exclusions in CGL Policies: Insights from American Motorists v. L-C-A Sales Introduction The Supreme Court of New Jersey's decision in American Motorists Insurance Company and...

Trustee Immunity in Bankruptcy: Implications for Property Maintenance Liability

Date: Jun 13, 1998

Trustee Immunity in Bankruptcy: Implications for Property Maintenance Liability Introduction The Supreme Court of New Jersey, in the case of Rita Kernan v. One Washington Park Urban Renewal...

Reaffirming the Importance of Context in Domestic Violence Cases: CESARE v. CESARE

Date: Jun 4, 1998

Reaffirming the Importance of Context in Domestic Violence Cases: CESARE v. CESARE Introduction CESARE v. CESARE, 154 N.J. 394 (1998), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, addresses...

Likelihood of Recidivism as the Standard for Parole Eligibility: Insights from Trantino v. New Jersey State Parole Board

Date: May 16, 1998

Likelihood of Recidivism as the Standard for Parole Eligibility: Insights from Trantino v. New Jersey State Parole Board Introduction Trantino v. New Jersey State Parole Board is a landmark decision...

Extending CEPA Protections to International Public Health Mandates: Analysis of MEHLMAN v. MOBIL OIL CORPoration

Date: Mar 27, 1998

Extending CEPA Protections to International Public Health Mandates: Analysis of MEHLMAN v. MOBIL OIL CORPoration Introduction The landmark case Dr. Myron A. MEHLMAN v. MOBIL OIL CORPoration,...

Supreme Court of New Jersey Clarifies Scope of Affidavit of Merit Bill

Date: Mar 20, 1998

Supreme Court of New Jersey Clarifies Scope of Affidavit of Merit Bill Introduction In the landmark case of Alan J. Cornblatt, P.A. v. Aileen Barow, decided by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on...

Reinforcing Contractual Obligations: COUNTY OF MORRIS v. FAUVER

Date: Mar 10, 1998

Reinforcing Contractual Obligations: COUNTY OF MORRIS v. FAUVER Introduction The case of County of Morris, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. William Fauver, Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of...

Exceeding the Terry Limit: Insights from STATE v. DICKEY on Investigative Detentions

Date: Mar 5, 1998

Exceeding the Terry Limit: Insights from STATE v. DICKEY on Investigative Detentions Introduction State of New Jersey v. Theodore Dickey, 152 N.J. 468 (1998), is a landmark decision by the Supreme...

State v. Brimage: Mandating Uniform Prosecutorial Guidelines to Prevent Sentencing Disparity

Date: Feb 20, 1998

State v. Brimage: Mandating Uniform Prosecutorial Guidelines to Prevent Sentencing Disparity Introduction State of New Jersey v. Christopher Brimage, 153 N.J. 1 (1998), represents a pivotal moment in...

Disciplining Public Employees for Off-Duty Racial Epithets: The Karins v. City of Atlantic City Decision

Date: Feb 19, 1998

Disciplining Public Employees for Off-Duty Racial Epithets: The Karins v. City of Atlantic City Decision Introduction In Karins v. City of Atlantic City, the Supreme Court of New Jersey addressed the...

Single Racial Slur Constitutes Hostile Work Environment Under New LAD Precedent

Date: Feb 19, 1998

Single Racial Slur Constitutes Hostile Work Environment Under New LAD Precedent Introduction The case of Carrie Taylor v. Henry W. Metzger addresses pivotal issues regarding workplace discrimination...

Balancing Public Welfare and Local Land Use: Establishing Standards for Telecommunications Variances in Smart SMR of New York, Inc. v. Borough of Fair Lawn Board of Adjustment

Date: Jan 27, 1998

Balancing Public Welfare and Local Land Use: Establishing Standards for Telecommunications Variances in Smart SMR of New York, Inc. v. Borough of Fair Lawn Board of Adjustment Introduction The case...

Homeowner's Insurance Coverage for Minor's Intentional Acts in Emergency Babysitting Arrangements - Boylan v. Prudential

Date: Jan 23, 1998

Homeowner's Insurance Coverage for Minor's Intentional Acts in Emergency Babysitting Arrangements - Boylan v. Prudential Introduction The case of Prudential Property Casualty Insurance Company v....

Disqualification from Unemployment Benefits for Voluntary Early Retirement: NJ Supreme Court Sets Precedent

Date: Dec 23, 1997

Disqualification from Unemployment Benefits for Voluntary Early Retirement: NJ Supreme Court Sets Precedent Introduction The Supreme Court of New Jersey's decision in Claimants v. Board of Review and...

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