New Jersey Case Commentaries

Extension of Absolute Privilege to Private Investigators in Judicial Proceedings

Date: Jul 28, 1995

Extension of Absolute Privilege to Private Investigators in Judicial Proceedings Introduction In the landmark case of Linda Hawkins v. Brian Harris et al. (141 N.J. 207, 1995), the Supreme Court of...

Establishing Constitutional Parameters for Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification in New Jersey

Date: Jul 26, 1995

Establishing Constitutional Parameters for Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification in New Jersey Introduction In the landmark case of John Doe v. Deborah Poritz, Attorney General of the...

Establishing Contingency Enhancements in Attorney's Fee Awards Under New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination (LAD)

Date: Jul 25, 1995

Establishing Contingency Enhancements in Attorney's Fee Awards Under New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination (LAD) Introduction The case of Candy Rendine and Bernadette Lorestani v. Edward Pantzer...

Contingent Fee Agreements Do Not Cap Statutory Fee Awards: Insights from Szczepanski v. Newcomb Medical Center

Date: Jul 25, 1995

Contingent Fee Agreements Do Not Cap Statutory Fee Awards: Insights from Szczepanski v. Newcomb Medical Center Introduction Szczepanski v. Newcomb Medical Center, Inc., decided by the Supreme Court...

Clarifying RICO Elements: The New Jersey Supreme Court in STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. Patrick Ball et al.

Date: Jul 21, 1995

Clarifying RICO Elements: The New Jersey Supreme Court in STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. Patrick Ball et al. Introduction The case of STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PLAINTIFF, v. PATRICK BALL AND BIG APPLE LEASING...

Suburban Cablevision Retaliatory Discharge Standing Established

Date: Jul 14, 1995

Suburban Cablevision Retaliatory Discharge Standing Established Introduction The case of Craig, Chapman, Denino, and Marsillo v. Suburban Cablevision, Inc. presented before the Supreme Court of New...

State v. Harris: Establishing Standards for Capital Prosecution and Jury Instructions in New Jersey

Date: Jul 13, 1995

State v. Harris: Establishing Standards for Capital Prosecution and Jury Instructions in New Jersey Introduction State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Joseph Harris, Defendant-Appellant, 141...

Clarifying the Scope of CEPA's Waiver Provision: Affirmation of Distinct Common-Law Claims

Date: Jul 12, 1995

Clarifying the Scope of CEPA's Waiver Provision: Affirmation of Distinct Common-Law Claims Introduction The case of Dr. William B. Young v. Schering Corporation and Dr. Edwin S. Brokken (141 N.J. 16,...

Establishing the Primary Caretaker: A Comprehensive Analysis of PASCALE v. PASCALE

Date: Jul 11, 1995

Establishing the Primary Caretaker: A Comprehensive Analysis of PASCALE v. PASCALE Introduction Debra Pascale v. James Pascale, 140 N.J. 583, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on July...

Broad Immunity for Police in High-Speed Pursuits Established in Fielder v. Stonack

Date: Jul 7, 1995

Broad Immunity for Police in High-Speed Pursuits Established in Fielder v. Stonack Introduction The Supreme Court of New Jersey's decision in Fielder v. Stonack, 141 N.J. 101 (1995), marks a...

Inclusion of Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Umbrella Policies: Doto v. Utica Mutual Insurance Co.

Date: Jun 30, 1995

Inclusion of Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Umbrella Policies: Doto v. Utica Mutual Insurance Co. Introduction The case of Gerard Doto and Maria Doto, His Wife v. Anthony Russo and Russo Agency,...

Ownership of Equitably Distributed Pension and Medicaid Eligibility: New Precedent in L.M. v. State of New Jersey

Date: Jun 8, 1995

Ownership of Equitably Distributed Pension and Medicaid Eligibility: New Precedent in L.M. v. State of New Jersey Introduction The Supreme Court of New Jersey, in L.M. v. State of New Jersey, 140...

Affirming Municipal Zoning Authority: Consistency with Master Plans and Defining Permitted Uses

Date: Jun 7, 1995

Affirming Municipal Zoning Authority: Consistency with Master Plans and Defining Permitted Uses Introduction In the landmark case Manalapan Realty, L.P. v. Township Committee of The Township of...

Reaffirming the Waiver of Physician-Patient Privilege for Causation Testimony in Litigation

Date: Jun 1, 1995

Reaffirming the Waiver of Physician-Patient Privilege for Causation Testimony in Litigation Introduction The case of Jessica STIGLIANO v. CONNAUGHT LABORATORIES, Inc. is a pivotal decision by the...

Reaffirmation of Post-Conviction Relief Standards in State v. D.D.M.

Date: May 5, 1995

Reaffirmation of Post-Conviction Relief Standards in State of New Jersey v. D.D.M. Introduction State of New Jersey v. D.D.M. (140 N.J. 83) is a seminal judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of New...

Admissibility of Modus Operandi Expert Testimony in Drug-Distribution Cases: New Precedent Established in State v. Berry & STATE v. CANNON

Date: May 5, 1995

Admissibility of Modus Operandi Expert Testimony in Drug-Distribution Cases: New Precedent Established in State v. Berry & STATE v. CANNON Introduction In the landmark decision of State of New Jersey...

Duty to Disclose Off-Site Hazardous Conditions in Real Estate Transactions: STRAWN v. CANUSO

Date: Apr 26, 1995

Duty to Disclose Off-Site Hazardous Conditions in Real Estate Transactions: STRAWN v. CANUSO Introduction STRAWN v. CANUSO is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on April...

Enforcement of Rule 4:23-2(b)(3): Dismissal with Prejudice for Willful Discovery Misconduct in ABTRAX Pharmaceuticals v. Elkins-Sinn

Date: Apr 11, 1995

Enforcement of Rule 4:23-2(b)(3): Dismissal with Prejudice for Willful Discovery Misconduct in ABTRAX Pharmaceuticals v. Elkins-Sinn Introduction The Supreme Court of New Jersey, in the landmark case...

Public Reprimand for Attorney Convicted of Domestic Violence: In re Principato

Date: Apr 1, 1995

Public Reprimand for Attorney Convicted of Domestic Violence: In re Principato Introduction In the Matter of Salvatore Principato, An Attorney at Law (139 N.J. 456) is a landmark decision by the...

Public Reprimand as Disciplinary Action for Attorneys Convicted of Domestic Violence: Insights from In re Lawrence G. Magid

Date: Apr 1, 1995

Public Reprimand as Disciplinary Action for Attorneys Convicted of Domestic Violence: Insights from In re Lawrence G. Magid Introduction In the landmark case of In the Matter of Lawrence G. Magid, an...

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