Category: Business Law

NJ Supreme Court Rules No Punitive Damages in Med Mal Case

NJ Supreme Court Rules No Punitive Damages in Med Mal Case

In Mirian Rivera v. The Valley Hospital, Inc. (A-25/26/27-21) (Decided August 25, 2022), the Supreme Court of New Jersey reaffirmed when punitive damages claims are available in New Jersey medical malpractice cases. The court held that punitive damages were not warranted because the evidence did not show that the defendants’

NJ Supreme Court Rejects Ban on Lost Profits Damages for New Businesses

NJ Supreme Court Rejects Ban on Lost Profits Damages for New Businesses

In Larry Schwartz v. Nicholas Menas, Esq. (A-54/55-20/085184) (Decided August 17, 2022), the Supreme Court of New Jersey rejected a per se ban on claims by new businesses for lost profits damages. According to the court, claims for lost profits damages are governed by the standard of reasonable certainty and

NJ Supreme Court Sides with Insurer in Product Liability Case Involving Amputation

In Norman International Inc. et al. v. Admiral Insurance Co.(A-24-21/086155) (Decided August 10, 2022), the Supreme Court of New Jersey upheld Admiral Insurance Co.’s denial of coverage to a window coverings company, concluding that the insurer properly relied on a policy exclusion. According to the court, the policy’s broad and

NJ Supreme Court Rules Condo Dispute Must be Resolved Via Arbitration

In Crystal Point Condominium Association, Inc. v. Kinsale Insurance Company (A-76-20/085606) (Decided July 18, 2022), the Supreme Court of New Jersey held that a condominium association must use arbitration to pursue its insurance coverage claims seeking to recover default judgements against two contractors. According to the court, Crystal Point Condominium

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently updated its guidance regarding COVID-19 vaccination. The latest update addresses religious objections to employer COVID-19 vaccine requirements and how they interact with federal labor laws.

EEOC Issues Updated Vaccine Guidance for Employers

The EEOC recently updated its guidance regarding COVID-19 vaccination… The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently updated its guidance regarding COVID-19 vaccination. The latest update addresses religious objections to employer COVID-19 vaccine requirements and how they interact with federal labor laws. “This update provides employers, employees, and applicants with important

NJ Appeals Court Again Upholds Denial of Digital Billboard on New Jersey Turnpike

NJ Appeals Court Again Upholds Denial of Digital Billboard on New Jersey Turnpike

Digital billboards continue to spur land use litigation in New Jersey. In Klein Outdoor Advertising, Inc. v. City of Jersey City Zoning Board of Adjustment, the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court upheld a zoning board’s decision to deny an application to construct a digital billboard on property

Government Agencies Immune from Suit Under Defend Trade Secrets Act

Government Agencies Immune from Suit Under Defend Trade Secrets Act

While the Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”) is an invaluable legal tool for businesses seeking to protect their trade secrets, it does not help when the disclosing party is a government agency. In a recent decision, a Massachusetts federal court held a business could not rely on the DTSA to

UEZs Sunset in Five NJ Municipalities

UEZs Sunset in Five NJ Municipalities After No Action by Christie

Urban enterprise zones have expired in five New Jersey municipalities. While the Legislature approved a compromise bill extending the UEZs for another two years, Gov. Chris Christie has yet to act on it. The proposed bill (A-4189/S-2670), which has been approved by the Senate and Assembly, would have prevented UEZ