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Michael Booth

Michael Booth

Trenton Bureau Chief New Jersey Law Journal American Lawyer Media [email protected] Twitter: @mboothnjlj

October 25, 2018 | The Recorder

Military Judge Can't Be Sued for Releasing Sex Assault Victim's Mental Health Records, 9th Circuit Rules

A military judge cannot be blocked from releasing portions of mental health records of a civilian victim of a sexual assault, a federal appeals court has ruled, applying sovereign immunity to the judge.

By Michael Booth

3 minute read

October 24, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

ATVs Not Covered Under Auto Insurance Policies, Appellate Division Rules

"Given that an ATV cannot be driven on public roads, except to cross a road in order to reach an ATV site, and given that children can drive ATVs, we conclude that no reasonable policyholder would believe that … coverage would extend to an ATV," the Appellate Division said.

By Michael Booth

3 minute read

October 23, 2018 | National Law Journal

Fourth Circuit Won't Derail Dulles Airport Commuter Train Project

A federal appeals court has refused to block the use of toll revenues to complete the construction of a commuter rail linking the Washington, D.C., suburbs and Dulles International Airport.

By Michael Booth

3 minute read

October 22, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Lawmakers Consider Rules, Urge Task Force for Driverless Cars

The Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology and the Transportation and Independent Authorities committees held a joint hearing Monday to consider whether autonomous vehicles should be allowed to be operated and tested in the state.

By Michael Booth

3 minute read

October 22, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

Court Says School District Liable for Counsel Fees for Psychologist Charged With Assault

"We conclude that as a school psychologist … plaintiff held a position under Hackettstown's jurisdiction," Appellate Division Judge Mitchel Ostrer wrote. "The critical point is that plaintiff served as a school psychologist in a Hackettstown school."

By Michael Booth

3 minute read

October 22, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission Settles Worker Accident Case for $2.28 Million

In Gosselin vs. PVSC Sewerage Commission, a former employee of a contractor for the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission is to receive  $2.28 million…

By Michael Booth | Charles Toutant | David Gialanella

6 minute read

October 19, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

Should Defense Verdict Stand for Doctor Who Changed Testimony?

The New Jersey Supreme Court will consider the appeal of a doctor who had a medical malpractice no-cause verdict reversed because his trial counsel failed to disclose that his trial testimony significantly differed from prior statements.

By Michael Booth

4 minute read

October 18, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Attorney-Politico Pleads Guilty to Accepting Improper Referral Fee

A New Jersey attorney and local politician has pleaded guilty to accepting an improper referral fee for advising a local police officer in the process of suing the municipal government in a whistleblower matter.

By Michael Booth

3 minute read

October 16, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

High Court Takes Up Landlord Duty of Care in Radiator Injury Case

The New jersey Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether the landlord of an apartment building had a duty to protect an infant from rolling into a scalding hot radiator, causing extensive and permanent burns and scarring over the child's body.

By Michael Booth

3 minute read

October 16, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

Legal Mal Suit Stemming From Construction Dispute Reinstated by NJ Appeals Court

A New Jersey appeals court on Tuesday reinstated a legal malpractice claim against a New Jersey lawyer sued by a former client in connection with a devastating 2005 fire that ravaged a historic mansion-turned-condominium complex in Mount Arlington.

By Michael Booth

4 minute read