Judith Nallin

July 25, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

For purposes of N.J.S.A. 2C:44-1(a)(2), "victim" means a person directly harmed by the defendant in the exact offense of which he stands convicted — if he harms others but was not convicted of offenses against them, they are not victims under 2C:44-1(a)(2).

By Judith Nallin

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February 13, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

In this action alleging deception and bad faith, plaintiffs' motion for class certification is denied due to lack of commonality and predominance; Prudential's motion for summary judgment is granted as to two plaintiffs on statute-of-limitations grounds.

By By Judith Nallin

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May 17, 2012 | New Jersey Law Journal

Neither Contey nor N.J.S.A. 48:3-17.1 immunizes defendant-utility for any negligence in its choice of a location for an electric pole.

By By Judith Nallin

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August 16, 2012 | New Jersey Law Journal

The board's hearing to determine if petitioner should be censured was a "legal proceeding" under N.J.S.A. 18A:12-20 and she is entitled to indemnification and counsel fees under the statute.

By By Judith Nallin

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June 07, 2012 | New Jersey Law Journal

Adhering to the firm judicial policy against piecemeal appeals, the panel remands this interlocutory appeal for resolution of all issues as to all parties before appellate review.

By By Judith Nallin

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September 13, 2012 | New Jersey Law Journal

The use of defendant's silence at the scene of an auto accident as substantive evidence of his guilt and to assess his credibility violated his Fifth Amendment, state statutory and common-law privilege against self-incrimination and was not harmless error.

By By Judith Nallin

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June 14, 2012 | New Jersey Law Journal

Proof of value lost due to access modifications imposed in accordance with the Access Act cannot be considered in arriving at a just compensation award in a condemnation proceeding where reasonable access remains.

By By Judith Nallin

6 minute read

August 08, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

Absent an arbitration clause, intertwinement of claims and parties, by themselves, are insufficient to warrant application of equitable estoppel to compel arbitration.

By Judith Nallin

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July 26, 2012 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Rutgers' Board of Governors' notice of its special meeting did not comply with OPMA but its resolution regarding the closed session at that meeting was sufficient; the public body is not required to complete its open session before going into closed session.

By By Judith Nallin

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August 15, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

A 15-year marriage is not short-term, precluding consideration of an award of limited-duration alimony.

By Judith Nallin

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