Following a lengthy court battle in South Jersey, wherein lakefront property owners won their case against the owner of the artificial lake, the homeowners’ lawyer made comments to the press about the litigation. The developer filed a suit for defamation based on the lawyer’s comments, and, most interestingly, filed the suit not only against the [...]
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The New Jersey Law Division issued a notable, but unpublished, decision on PIP coverage and the Limitation on Lawsuit option in the case of Schaefer v. Vannucci, 23-3-9285 (N.J. Law Div. March 8, 2013). PIP coverage—Personal Injury Protection insurance—is part of New Jersey’s no-fault motor vehicle insurance system, and is the primary source of coverage for [...]
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Municipalities across New Jersey will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with parades and parties all weekend long. Whether or not you’re taking part in the festivities, if you’re drinking this weekend, keep these common-sense tips in mind: Know your limit. Not everyone responds to alcohol the same way. Drink plenty of water. This will help lessen the [...]
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In a unanimous decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court has reaffirmed the individual’s fundamental right to remain silent during a custodial interrogation following a traffic stop. State of New Jersey v. Manaf Stas, A-14-11. This ruling is especially important because neither the New Jersey statute nor the U.S. Constitution state the specific circumstances under which the [...]
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