Michael R. Darbee The Third Circuit recently issued a decision holding that putative class members can benefit from equitable tolling even before a district court decides a motion for class certification. Aly v. Valeant Pharms. Int’l. Inc., No. 19-3326, __
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New Jersey Legal Pulse, published by Blank Rome, focuses on legal developments and issues pertinent to New Jersey. The blog covers topics such as commercial landlord-tenant law, class action litigation, eviction proceedings, and emerging legal challenges like facial recognition technology litigation. It also highlights court decisions, procedural changes, and regulatory updates affecting New Jersey's legal landscape. Additionally, the blog occasionally features firm news related to pro bono activities and attorney achievements within the New Jersey region.
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New Jersey Resumes Commercial Landlord-Tenant Trials
Jonathan M. Korn and Michael R. Darbee Commercial landlord-tenant trials are returning to New Jersey. On June 2, 2021, the New Jersey Supreme Court signed an Order ending the moratorium on commercial landlord-tenant eviction trials. Under the Order, pending and new commercial…
New Jersey Eases Restrictions on Commercial Evictions
Jonathan M. Korn In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in March 2020 the New Jersey Courts postponed all commercial landlord/tenant trials and barred the issuance of Writs of Possession arising out of Final Judgments in Foreclosure in commercial foreclosures. As…
Rise of the Machines: Facial Recognition Technology Heralds Upswing in Litigation
A New Jersey man’s false-arrest suit is part of a growing wave of litigation over facial recognition technology, and observers say more suits are coming. […] Litigation over the Illinois facial recognition law saw an uptick after the Illinois Supreme Court…
Blank Rome Presents Comisky Cup to Firm’s Princeton Office
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that the Firm’s Comisky Cup was presented to Blank Rome’s Princeton office, which led the Firm’s pro bono activity with an average of 107 pro hours per attorney in 2019. Named in honor…
COVID-19 Claims against Long-Term Care Facilities
Adrienne C. Rogove Since the outbreak of the coronavirus a little more than 100 days ago, there have been approximately 12,800 known deaths attributed to COVID-19. In New Jersey, nearly 50 percent of those deaths were residents of nursing homes…
Governor Murphy Allows Nonessential Construction to Resume
Jonathan M. Korn and Michael R. Darbee On May 13, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order 142 (“EO 142”). Under EO 142, all “nonessential” construction projects, as defined in EO 122, “are permitted to resume” as of 6:00 a.m. on Monday,…
Another Round for the Garden State! New Jersey Again Changes Leave and Disability Benefits for COVID-19 Impacted Employees
Thomas J. Szymanski New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently signed S2374 into law, expanding the New Jersey Family Leave Act (“NJFLA”) and New Jersey Temporary Disability Benefits Law (“NJTDBL”) and providing additional employee protections during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and future epidemics,…
New Jersey Halts All Non-Essential Construction after 8:00 P.M. on April 10, 2020
Jonathan M. Korn and Michael R. Darbee On April 8, 2020, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order 122 (2020) (“EO 122”). EO 122 requires that the physical operation of all non-essential construction projects must cease by 8:00 p.m.…
When Things Are Not “Business as Usual”: COVID-19 and Contract Defenses
Michael R. Darbee, Jonathan M. Korn, and Adrienne C. Rogove The coronavirus COVID-19 health crisis has interfered with ongoing and future business arrangements throughout New Jersey. As a result, New Jersey businesses that are parties to existing contracts may have…