In AC Ocean Walk v. American Guarantee and Liability Insurance, (A-28-22/087304) (Decided January 24, 2024), the Supreme Court of New Jersey held that the presence of the COVID-19 virus did not constitute the kind of “direct physical loss or damage” required to support a business-interruption insurance claim. Facts of AC
Two New Jersey universities do not need to reimburse students for transitioning from in-person classes to total online instruction in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent decision by the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court. In Mueller v. Kean University, the appeals court held that
In State v. Marcus S. Mackroy-Davis (A-43-21/086626) (Decided June 27, 2022), the Supreme Court of New Jersey addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on a defendant’s right to a speedy trial. The court acknowledged that the defendant’s trial was subject to multiple delays, most of which resulted from the
Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed legislation extending the period of time a parent, guardian, or local educational agency has to request a due process hearing regarding the education of a child with disabilities during a COVID-19 school closure or during periods of virtual, remote, hybrid, or in-person instruction. The extension is
New Jersey’s state-level vaccine mandates continue to hold up against legal challenges. On February 11, 2022, the Appellate Division upheld Governor Phil Murphy’s vaccination mandate that applies to all State and County Correctional Police Officers. Four days later, the Supreme Court of New Jersey denied the New Jersey State Police
On February 7, 2022, Governor Phil Murphy announced that masks and facial coverings will no longer be mandated for students, staff, or visitors in schools and childcare centers effective March 7, 2022. Going forward, local school districts can decide whether to implement their own universal masking policies. COVID Metrics Prompt Lifting
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
Navigating COVID-19 continues to be a challenge for New Jersey school districts… Navigating COVID-19 continues to be a challenge for New Jersey school districts. When implementing policies for the 2021-2022 school year, it is important to recognize that guidance continues to evolve, and policies may need to be adjusted accordingly.
