Improper PowerPoint Presentation Results in a $300,000 Verdict Being Thrown Out
Jan 19, 2011
The Appellate Division recently vacated a $300,000 jury award in
a personal injury lawsuit due to plaintiffs counsels improper use of a
PowerPoint presentation during his closing argument. In this m...
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NJ Court Finds that a Church Van Is Not An Automobile for PIP Purposes
Jan 19, 2011
The Appellate Division has ruled that a multi-passenger van
owned by a church and utilized to transport members to and from services
is not an automobile for the purpose of recovering PIP benefits.
...
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Justice Rivera-Soto Will Not Seek Reappointment to the Court
Jan 09, 2011
On January 3, 2011, New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Roberto
Rivera-Soto advised Governor Chris Christie that he would not seek
reappointment to the Court when his term expired on September 1, 2011. ...
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Plaintiffs to be Given Priority Over PIP Carriers Under Proposed Bill
Jan 09, 2011
On December 13, 2010, the NJ Assembly voted 75 to 0 to approve
legislation granting plaintiffs priority over PIP carriers seeking
reimbursement for PIP benefits against a tortfeasors insurance policy...
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US Government Proposes Cellphone Ban for Truck Drivers
Jan 09, 2011
On December 17, 2010, the Federal Motor Carrier Association proposed a
new regulation prohibiting interstate commercial truck and bus drivers
from using hand held cell phones while operating a commer...
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Does Indemnity Clause Shift Defense Costs if No Liability Is Found? New Jersey Supreme Court to Decide.
Nov 12, 2010
On November 8, 2010,
the New Jersey Supreme Court heard oral argument on whether a Hold Harmless Clause
that places liability on a front line subcontractor should allow the
allocation of defense costs...
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NEW YORK JUDGE ALLOWS NEGLIGENCE LAWSUIT AGAINST FOUR YEAR OLD
Nov 09, 2010
A New York Judge has recently
ruled that a personal injury lawsuit could be maintained against a four year
old girl. In that case, a lawsuit was
filed on behalf of Claire Menagh (then 87 years old) ...
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FMCSA Bans Texting for Comercial Motor Vehicles
Oct 25, 2010
On January 26, 2010, the Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced Regulatory Guidance
concerning drivers texting while operating commercial motor vehicles
(CMV). The Guidance w...
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Using Google During Jury Selection
Oct 18, 2010
Recently, the New Jersey Appellate Division ruled that during jury
selection, an attorney may utilize his laptop through a wireless
connection to Google the names of potential jurors. In Carino v....
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