Insurance Carrier’s Duty to Defend a PRP?

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Insured policy holders generally buy insurance to secure two major obligations from an insurance carrier when they become the subject of a claim for damages. What can be unclear is what constitutes the type of claim or suit that triggers coverage under the insurance policy warranting the triggered obligations... read more

Appealing a Decision in a Civil Litigation Case

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When a company in New Jersey loses a civil litigation case, it may seem like the end of the line for the business, especially if the judge’s award to the plaintiff is large. However, there are some instances when an appeal is possible, and the company may not even... read more

Amendments to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA)

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Amendments to the Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5(i) by P.L. 2020, c.10 The seven (7) business days period for a public entity to respond to OPRA requests is relaxed when New Jersey is officially under a state of emergency, public health emergency, or state or local disaster emergency.... read more

How to Defend Litigation from an Old Business Claim

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One byproduct of the current economic environment may be the revisiting of old business claims. If the claim against you seems old, you will want to consider the New Jersey defense of the statute of limitations. Under New Jersey law, a plaintiff must file its lawsuit within a certain... read more

Was the college admittance scandal criminal?

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The college admittance scandal has gotten a good deal of media attention over the last couple of weeks. Dubbed “Operation Varsity Blues,” the sting resulted in criminal charges for over 50 people. Part of the reason for the high level of publicity is the involvement of some of Hollywood’s... read more