Submitted by New Jersey Civil Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. rcriminalcivil.wpengine.com In this case there was a broken water main which caused a flood in defendant’s basement store causing economic damage to plaintiff’s business. Plaintiff was not able to obtain an expert report who, based on the facts of the case and the applicable standards, provided an…
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New Jersey Survivors Justice Act: Sentencing Reform for Abuse Victims
Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In January 2026, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a pair of bills known as the Survivors Justice Act (S-4870/A-5968 and S-4871/A-5969). This landmark legislation, championed by Senator Angela V. McKnight, Senator M. Teresa Ruiz, and other lawmakers, amends the state’s criminal code to allow courts…