The essential elements of more than 650 causes of action are laid out and traced to the leading case or statutory section.

New Jersey Medical Malpractice Law provides a comprehensive, reader-friendly guide for all medical malpractice practitioners. Discretely focused subheadings allow users to precisely pinpoint relevant discussions, and footnotes highlight helpful resources and explanations. The chapters address issues as they commonly arise through the litigation process--from considering the elements of a malpractice cause of action, through investigating and preparing a case, to managing trial issues. Chapters are organized to address the issues as they commonly arise for the practicing attorney through the litigation process, from evaluation of potential claims and consideration of the elements of a malpractice cause of action, through pretrial investigation and case preparation, and finally, to the trial. Footnotes provide helpful explanatory information and resources, and add to the ease of finding answers quickly. Descriptive and discretely focused subheadings allow the reader to pinpoint precisely the discussion most relevant to his or her concerns. Practice pointers appear at the end of each chapter to aid in navigating complex medical malpractice cases. Chapters 1 and 2 discuss the first essential component of medical malpractice causes of action, the breach of a health care provider's duty of care or failure to obtain informed consent. Chapter 3 addresses related but distinct causes of action such as assault and battery, fraud, breach of contract, medical records alteration or destruction and sexual misconduct. Chapters 4 and 5 discuss the second and third essential components of malpractice cases, causation, and damages. Chapter 4 has been revised to keep pace with the evolving complex case law governing proof of proximate causation in cases involving pre-existing injuries, delayed cancer diagnoses and avoidable consequences. Chapter 5 discusses damages claims in general, and those particular to malpractice and wrongful death causes of action. Chapters 6 through 9 deal with issues related to pretrial proceedings and trial of malpractice cases, including pre-suit investigation of such claims. Chapter 7 has been revised to discuss the rapidly changing case law regarding the affidavit of merit, pretrial discovery, and presents an extremely thorough discussion of expert testimony, particularly as it evolves through the implementation of the New Jersey Medical Care Access and Responsibility and Patients First Act. These chapters also examine the pleadings, defenses including the statute of limitations, voir dire and jury charges specific to malpractice cases. Finally, Chapter 10 provides a thorough discussion of the federal and New Jersey statutes and regulations regarding electronic medical records. ,

New Jersey’s legal system was plagued with injustices from the time the system was established through the mid-twentieth century. In Battleground New Jersey, historian and author of Boardwalk Empire, Nelson Johnson chronicles reforms to the system through the dramatic stories of Arthur T. Vanderbilt—the first chief justice of the state’s modern-era Supreme Court—and Frank Hague—legendary mayor of Jersey City. Two of the most powerful politicians in twentieth-century America, Vanderbilt and Hague clashed on matters of public policy and over the need to reform New Jersey’s antiquated and corrupt court system. Their battles made headlines and eventually led to legal reform, transforming New Jersey’s court system into one of the most highly regarded in America. Vanderbilt’s power came through mastering the law, serving as dean of New York University Law School, preaching court reform as president of the American Bar Association, and organizing suburban voters before other politicians recognized their importance. Hague, a remarkably successful sixth-grade dropout, amassed his power by exploiting people’s foibles, crushing his rivals, accumulating a fortune through extortion, subverting the law, and taking care of business in his own backyard. They were different ethnically, culturally, and temperamentally, but they shared the goals of power. Relying upon previously unexamined personal files of Vanderbilt, Johnson’s engaging chronicle reveals the hatred the lawyer had for the mayor and the lengths Vanderbilt went to in an effort to destroy Hague. Battleground New Jersey illustrates the difficulty in adapting government to a changing world, and the vital role of independent courts in American society.

A library of over 175 model documents for a family law practice, presented in book and electronic format. Includes forms for divorce, domestic violence matters, child custody (visitation, support), prenuptual agreements, civil union agreements, sample documents for alimony, adoption, division of financial assets, distribution of property, and more.

New Jersey Employment Law explores the legal relationships in New Jersey between employers and employees and their resulting litigation. This book is written for attorneys, HR professionals and business owners.

New Jersey Insurance Law provides comprehensive, accurate and in-depth information about insurance policies, issues and law in New Jersey. This annual paperback provides the most updated information in the most reader-friendly format "Particularly useful are the chapters on specific types of policies. In this area, perhaps, the book achieves its ultimate purpose of bringing together in one place the many disparate threads of insurance practice." -- Steven M. Richman, Duane Morris, LLP, New Jersey Law Magazine "This book provides a comprehensive overview of the key precedential developments in insurance coverage law and is a fundamental starting point for all aspects of research and knowledge in this practice area." -- Kimberly M. Parson, of Smith, Stratton, Wise, Heher & Brennan, LLP

Every civil litigator has a client who needs to collect money or resist collection efforts. Whether you handle one or hundreds of collection matters, you'll want the wide array of sample documents Gerard Felt has assembled from his expansive practice. In addition to supplying all the forms you need, each chapter of the book is preceded by advice on how, when, where, and why the forms are filed.

Now issued as an annual paperback and in EPUB format(R), Adobe(R) Digital Editions (pc and mac). The digital edition is in EPUB format, with hyperlinks to the full text of cases, statutes and other authoritative content for all your legal research needs. "A narrative context for the myriad of issues. It is a powerful asset to this book that the author has included such extensive and detailed forms." -- Steven M. Richman, Esq., Duane Morris, LLP, "New Jersey Lawyer Magazine" This extraordinary volume is the definitive work in the field of New Jersey consumer fraud and is worth its weight in gold as a reference book. Since the Consumer Fraud Act is one of only two areas of law that allows for treble damages, a single consumer fraud case could well be worth the price of the product. A downloadable eBook is included with your order, with hyperlinks to the full text of cases, statutes and other authoritative content.Released as an annual paperback and in EPUB format, the eBook is viewable on Apple iPad or iPhone, SONY Reader, Barnes & Noble NOOK(R), Adobe(R) Digital Editions (PC and Mac) for all your legal research needs.