By Colleen Murphy | December 7, 2023
"In light of the implication of the clear constitutional ruling in 'Tyler,' that the forfeiture of a property owner's equity above the tax amount owed constitutes a prohibited taking, we now review New Jersey's TSL statutory framework," Judge Lisa Perez Friscia wrote for the court. "We are guided by the United States Supreme Court's charge that 'the taxpayer must render unto Caesar what is Caesar's, but no more.'"
By Andrew Maloney | December 7, 2023
The average annual growth in income partner classes at some of the most profitable firms between 2017 and 2022 was 13.4%, while at other large, two-tier partner firms, it was 4%, according to a report this week.
By Colleen Murphy | December 7, 2023
"MicroBilt's arbitration provision, including the AAA rules that it incorporates, does not condition [the plaintiff's] return to court on the AAA's decision being correct, or even reasonable. That is the deal the parties struck," the court ruled.
By Colleen Murphy | December 7, 2023
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By New Jersey State Bar Association | December 7, 2023
The NJSBA's weekly report.
By Colleen Murphy | December 6, 2023
"Thus, based on our holding in 'Mac Property,' we reject plaintiff's contention that respiratory particles—droplets and airborne aerosols—are physical substances that could have physically and tangibly altered its insured property," the opinion said. "Since the policies here require physical tangible alteration to property, and it has already been determined that coronavirus on surfaces could not physically alter property, factual and expert discovery would be futile."
By Colleen Murphy | December 6, 2023
"We are nevertheless satisfied these facts do not warrant deviation from the principles we have discussed, as our interpretation of the Rules confirms a party seeking a trial de novo should base their decision on the actual award filed with the court, not an arbitrator's oral representations prior to filing the written award," the opinion said. "As noted, a variety of circumstances could lead to differences between the two."
By Charles Toutant | December 6, 2023
"We said that they acted willfully and wantonly in derogation of my client's rights by hiring and retaining [the truck driver]. That took a $6.5 million case to a $17.5 million case," plaintiffs lawyer Donald Lomurro said.
By Donovan Swift | December 6, 2023
Stein Public Interest Center welcomes inaugural fellow; Riker Danzig attorney becomes IWIRC finance director; and more moves.
By Andrew Maloney | December 6, 2023
Firms can anticipate a rebound in transactional practices heading into 2024. "As such, we expect 2024 to be a better year than we saw in 2023," said Citi and Hilderbrandt Consulting in a new report.
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