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New Jersey

Lawsuit Climate

Ranking

2010   32
2008   35
2007   26

Lawsuit Climate

New Jersey ranks thirty-second among all fifty states in the fairness of its litigation environment.

Read Press Release: West Virginia, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, & California Ranked Worst Lawsuit Climates in the Nation

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Justice System

Justice System

In New Jersey, there are several different kinds of courts. They include the New Jersey Supreme Court; the Superior Court, which includes the Appellate Division; the Tax Court, and the Municipal Courts.

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State Organizations

State Organizations

Explore useful information on state organizations, coalitions, partners and associations.

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Videos

Television Ad U.S. Chamber President Tom Donohue comments on state lawsuit climates


New Jersey Faces of Lawsuit Abuse

Jon, Janet, and Lauren Ellis
Chester, NJ

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ILR Research


Tort Liability Costs for Small Business

Tort Liability Costs for Small BusinessILR's new study shows that small businesses shoulder a tremendous burden of the nation’s tort liability costs, having paid $105.4 billion in 2008.

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