In Gourmet Dining, LLC v. Union Township, (A-8-19/083146) (Decided June 30, 2020), the Supreme Court of New Jersey held that a high-end restaurant operated by a for-profit entity, but housed in a building on the Kean University campus, does not qualify for exemption from local property taxation. New Jersey’s Property
In the Matter of Ridgefield Park Board of Education (A-2-19/083091) (Decided August 17, 2020), the Supreme Court of New Jersey held that the health insurance premium contribution rates paid by the Ridgefield Park Education Association’s members were preempted by statute and therefore non-negotiable. According to the state’s highest court, PERC’s
While most states allow law firms to use trade names, New Jersey had resisted relaxing its law firm name requirements. However, under the most recent amendments to Rule of Professional Conduct 7.5 (RPC 7.5), the Supreme Court of New Jersey will now allow law firms to use trade names without
In Estate of Brandon Tyler Narleski v. Nicholas Gomes (A-9/10-19/083169) (Decided September 17, 2020), the Supreme Court of New Jersey held that an underage adults can be held civilly liable to a drunk driving victim if they allow underage drinking in their homes, and if the guest causing the crash
