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New Jersey’s Prompt Pay Act requires exactly that – prompt payment.
The New Jersey Prompt Payment Act (the Act) provides that if a contractor or subcontractor is not paid in a timely manner, they can sue for full payment for any work actually performed.
Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu
Possible major changes in Florida construction litigation.
Senate Bill 736 proposes drastic changes to Florida Statute Sections 95.11 and 558.004, which, if enacted, will greatly impact construction litigation in Florida.
Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu
New Florida law mandates additional reporting requirements for newly retained independent contractors.
Beginning October 1, 2021, Florida businesses are required to report new hire information for independent contractors to the Florida Child Support Program.
Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu
Questions on job application lead to suit against Florida employer.
A December 8, 2021, decision in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida means a lawsuit against a Lee County library will continue.
Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu
Expungement of information related to settled customer dispute arising out of complaint not made by customer or person authorized to act on customer’s account.
The FINRA arbitrator made a ruling pursuant to FINRA Rule 2080 that the customer’s claim, allegation, or information was factually impossible or clearly erroneous.
Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu
FINRA arbitration panel requires counsel to submit COVID-19 test result.
FINRA currently requires proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the start of live hearings.
Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu
NJ Appellate Division remands for a “more robust application” of Ullmann test in light of discovery demands seeking the production of business entity tax returns.
This matter involved a discovery dispute in a wrongful discharge employment matter. During discovery, the plaintiff sought the production of the tax returns and financial statements of his former employer, a closely-held corporation.
Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu
Partial dismissal granted under Fed. R Civ.P 12(b)(6) for failure to pled a feasible alternative design.
The plaintiff sued for injuries she claimed she suffered while riding a roller coaster.
Case Law Alerts
Summary judgment granted on claim of ordinary negligence for failure to prevent loose object from striking patron on a roller coaster.
The plaintiff sued after being blinded in one eye by a cell phone that “became unsecured” from another patron on a roller coaster.
Case Law Alerts
Summary judgment affirmed for water park as no duty to patron to assist in getting on lazy river inner tube.
The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the trial court’s findings based on the plaintiff’s inadequacy in demonstrating a question of fact.
Case Law Alerts