Rule changes aimed at helping New Jersey lawyers fulfill their annual pro bono obligations kicked in at the start of the new year. The changes were proposed in 2012 by the New Jersey State Bar Association's Pro Bono Task Force and adopted by the state Supreme Court last July, but had a delayed Continue Reading
New Jersey Supreme Court’s ruling in Magic Petroleum Corp. v. Exxon Mobil Corp.
In July, the New Jersey Supreme Court removed a potential roadblock to the cleanup of contaminated sites when it ruled that parties don't have to wait on state enforcement efforts before suing for contribution under the New Jersey Spill Compensation and Control Act.The opinion is one of the most Continue Reading
Despite Property Tax Appeal Buildup, There Is Hope for Resolution
A new report from the state judiciary shows New Jersey's backlog of property tax appeals is still growing, but stakeholders are optimistic about the court's ability to clear cases going forward.Daniel Zazzali, a property taxation attorney with Newark-based McCarter & English said, “this is Continue Reading
How to Avoid Being a Discovery Pushover
When litigating a high-stakes case where at least one side has a trove of documents that could be relevant to the dispute at hand, disagreements over the scope and method for document preservation and production are more than likely to emerge. Sometimes, these disputes will get particularly heated, Continue Reading
Commercial Litigation Concerns
This article discusses some of the approaches veteran attorneys use to help their clients through the often daunting maze of commercial litigation—and past its potential pitfalls. Several attorneys weigh in on what to consider when pursuing or defending against commercial Continue Reading
Jury Sides with PNY in Acqui-Hire Fight
In a trial in which McCarter & English acted as lead counsel, a San Mateo jury has rejected a Silicon Valley businessman's fraud and breach of contract claims against New Jersey hardware manufacturer PNY Technologies Inc. The jury found PNY had a right to fire Silicon Valley Solutions Inc. Continue Reading
PNY Didn’t Stiff Startup Owner in $1.5M Job Deal, Jury Says
In a case in which McCarter & English acted as lead counsel, a California jury on Monday handed PNY Technologies Inc. a victory in a Silicon Valley entrepreneur's case over a $1.5 million hiring agreement, finding that the agreement was unenforceable and that the flash-memory maker didn't Continue Reading
Courts Up E-Filing Security to Shield Lawyers’ Personal Data
The online portal attorneys use for their biannual registration and for electronic filing of case documents in state court is getting a security upgrade. Starting Nov. 5, lawyers logging on to file documents who attempt to access their personal information will be directed to a page where they Continue Reading
Accessibility Claims Expected Over Websites – H&R Block Case Offers Clear Road Map for Lawsuits
Businesses should brace for a new crop of so-called “accessibility” lawsuits alleging that their commercial websites fail to comply with federal disabled-access law, lawyers say. In March, the Justice Department laid out a set of compliance standards for accessibility on commercial websites as Continue Reading
Universities Help Drive Need for Data-Security Advice
Data breaches at Target, Home Depot and more recently JPMorgan Chase have grabbed the biggest headlines this year, but threats aren't limited to for-profit entities, according to lawyers in a seemingly growing data-security practice area. Universities haven't been immune to so-called Continue Reading