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Insurer Blames Lawyer For Blot on Title
" A venerable title insurance company has done something unusual in New Jersey, and lawyers aren't likely to applaud. Chicago Title Insurance Co. filed a malpractice claim against a homebuyer's attorney, saying he acted without diligence and owes a piece of the $300,000 the company paid to save a policyholder's home."

County Is Stuck With $19M Judgment and Insurer Won't Pay, Citing Bad Legal Work
" Eight months of post-trial battling over a $31 million verdict to a driver who lost his leg on a county road ended when a state judge signed a $19.3 million judgment against Camden County. Worse for the county, its liability carrier, State National Insurance Co., has disclaimed coverage."

Bill Allowing Residency Restrictions on Sex Offenders Passes Assembly Panel
"The Assembly Judiciary Committee unanimously approves a measure to vest municipal governments with power to restrict where sex offenders may live ? a power the state Supreme Court has found lacking. "

Settlement Forged in Cross-Border Condemnation Suit
"Combatants in a rare condemnation case, one that held out promise of enlightenment on towns? authority to take property outside their borders, have reached a settlement."

High Court Wants Back-Up Analysis for Remittitur of 'Excessive' $1.7M Verdict 
" The New Jersey Supreme court has remanded a personal injury case in which a $1.71 million jury verdict was reduced to $800,000, directing the trial judge to provide support for his determination that the verdict was excessive."

Ricci's Law Would Make All DWI Convicts Install Breath-Activated Ignition Locks
"Despite the misgivings of some members, the state Senate Judiciary Committee last Monday voted without opposition to recommend passage of "Ricci's Law," which would require that all persons convicted of a drunken driving offense to install an ignition interlock device in their cars."

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