Arthur L Raynes

August 29, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

A review of the New Jersey Superme Court's most significant decisions this term (2012-13), in the area of commercial law.

By Arthur L. Raynes

26 minute read

September 06, 2004 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey Supreme Court holds the Consumer Fraud Act does not apply to advertisements by doctors. In response, the Legislature is considering amending the act to include doctors, lawyers and other licensed professionals.

By Arthur L. Raynes

21 minute read

August 31, 2007 | New Jersey Law Journal

There were no landmark commercial law cases this past term. Instead, there were some specific developments in various areas of commercial law.

By Arthur L. Raynes

21 minute read

September 01, 2009 | New Jersey Law Journal

The overriding theme of the past term with respect to commercial law has to do with the expansiveness of the Consumer Fraud Act. In three separate cases the Court eschewed opportunities to limit the scope of the CFA, and instead broadly interpreted that act to allow for its application.

By Arthur L. Raynes

16 minute read

August 31, 2010 | New Jersey Law Journal

There were a handful of important commercial law cases decided by the Supreme Court during the last term. In an important case for commercial construction litigation, the Court described the remedies available for spoliation of evidence and how to determine when to utilize them. The Court also analyzed distinct issues in a variety of areas of commercial law, including contract matters and the extent to which the Fair Report Privilege protects the media. The Supreme Court also expanded the reach of personal jurisdiction and analyzed the role of a title company in a real estate transaction tainted by fraud.

By Arthur L. Raynes

31 minute read

August 31, 2011 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Supreme Court decided several important commercial law cases this past term, including three that analyze the Consumer Fraud Act. The Court also rendered a decision with significant impact for homeowners, discussing the economic loss rule and the integrated product doctrine. Regarding contractual issues, the Supreme Court reviewed the procedural requirements of the Contractual Liability Act and interpreted certain contractual terms.

By Arthur L. Raynes

35 minute read

August 30, 2002 | New Jersey Law Journal

There were only a handful of Supreme Court cases dealing with commercial law during the past term. Many of the cases were important, and a few featured spirited dissents.

By Arthur L. Raynes

25 minute read

September 01, 2003 | New Jersey Law Journal

While the Supreme Court's handful of commercial cases contained few broad pronouncements, some narrow questions of law were settled. In particular, two rulings put some gloss on contractual provisions for charging of interest on accounts receivable.

By Arthur L. Raynes

14 minute read

September 04, 2006 | New Jersey Law Journal

Three commercial law cases this term highlighted the Court's refusal to be bound by restrictive interpretations of contractual or statutory language. Instead, the Court turned its focus to discerning intent.

By Arthur L. Raynes

25 minute read