Juliette Gillespie

December 16, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Conducting a 'compliance checkup' on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues will result in a go-forward plan scaled to the organization and fit for its specific needs—a plan that will position ESG compliance as a competitive advantage and prepare the company for the future.

By Jay M. Cohen

8 minute read

December 13, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Arguments began recently in 'Moynihan v. Lynch,' an eagerly anticipated N.J. Supreme Court case that tests a 2010 amendment to the state's Statute of Frauds requiring palimony agreements to be put in writing and for parties to consult with independent counsel prior to signing.

By Bari Weinberger

10 minute read

December 13, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Third Circuit's Guidance on 'Issue Class' Takes a Holistic View on Rule 23 Requirements. Proposed Amendments to FRE 702: The Court as Gatekeeper to Expert Testimony. Third Circuit to Revisit Administrative Feasibility Prong of Heightened Ascertainability Requirement. Testimony of Witnesses In-State and Out-of-State: Issues to Consider Under NJ Law.

By New Jersey Law Journal

2 minute read

December 13, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Lame duck session bills advance in Legislature; NJSBA attorney sees parallels between law and falconry; State bar Leadership Academy Fellows learn of legislative process; NJSBF seeks mock trial judge volunteers; Nominating Committee seeks candidates for NJSBA leadership roles

By New Jersey State Bar Association

9 minute read

December 10, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

We, at the NJDA, strongly object to any assertion that defendants, including insurance carriers or defense attorneys, are to blame for the reduction in the number of matters tried or the efficacy of settlement conferences.

By Ryan Richman

4 minute read

December 10, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

This pandemic time has been challenging for all of us, and the holiday party has taken on a new significance this year in providing space for reconnection and celebration.

By Young Lawyers Advisory Board

6 minute read

December 10, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

This article focuses on interactions with current and former company employees under New Jersey law, with attention to implications for out-of-state witnesses involved in New Jersey litigation, and witnesses involved in litigation outside of the state who reside in New Jersey.

By Daniel B. Carroll, Kaitlyn E. Stone and Michael C. Zogby

15 minute read

December 09, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Circuit will once again address its strict ascertainability requirement for class certification in the case 'In re Niaspan Antitrust Litigation.' This appeal represents the first ascertainability case in the Third Circuit that focuses on the pharmaceutical industry and the ability to identify, through expert testimony, who paid for prescription drugs.

By Caroline E. Oks

9 minute read

December 09, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Were 'Obergefell' reversed, the right of same-sex couples in New Jersey to marry would rely solely on the slender thread of a decision by a Mercer County trial court judge.

By Bill Singer

4 minute read

December 09, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Advisory Committee on Civil Rules of the Federal Judicial Conference, recently approved two important amendments to Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence concerning expert witness testimony. The proposed amendments are a step in the right direction to a more consistent application of Rule 702.

By Beth S. Rose and Charles J. Falletta

8 minute read