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We love our pets like family and would do anything to rescue a pet from harm. However, if during such a pet rescue the rescuer sustains a personal injury, is the pet’s owner liable for the rescuer’s injury and damages? A recent case in New Jersey considered this question and […]

Recreational boating, an activity that easily lends itself to social distancing, has soared in popularity since the pandemic began. According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, new boat sales hit their highest peak in 13 years in 2020 and online boat rental services have seen an increase in business as much […]

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently examined a criminal defendant’s challenges to a hybrid jury selection process, particularly the fairness of the process. Defense counsel focused its challenge on: a claimed lack of transparency of juror demographic data; unclear standards with which prospective jurors were excused or dismissed; and that […]

Wearing a seatbelt is smart. The belt is a safety feature, of course, but it is also required by law. In New Jersey, all drivers and passengers (including the rear seat passengers) who are at least 8 years of age or at least 57 inches tall are required to wear […]