Writings by Joel N. Kreizman

Joel N. Kreizman concentrates his practice in Commercial Litigation. He is a former Deputy Attorney General assigned to the Antitrust Bureau of the Division of Criminal Justice and also a former chairman of the Antitrust Law Committee of the New Jersey Bar Association.

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Court Refuses to Vacate Arbitration Award Over Past Contacts Between Lawyer and Arbitrator

While the New Jersey legal community is quite large, many lawyers and judges develop professional relationships. In a recent decision, Federal District Judge William H. Walls addressed when arbitrators are required to disclose past contacts with attorneys who appear before them. The Facts of the Case Campmor, Inc., a retailer of recreational equipment, filed suit […]

Author: Joel N. Kreizman

November 7, 2014

Businesses Should Review Arbitration Clauses in Light of Recent NJ Supreme Court Decision

Businesses should review their contracts to determine if their arbitration clauses pass muster in light of a recent court decision. The New Jersey Supreme Court held that arbitration clauses in consumer contracts must explicitly express that the party is forfeiting the right to sue in court. If not, the agreements will not be enforced. While […]

Author: Joel N. Kreizman

October 7, 2014

AAA’s New Consumer Arbitration Rules Now in Effect: Have You Registered?

The American Arbitration Association’s (AAA) new Consumer Arbitration Rules took effect on September 1, 2014. New York and New Jersey businesses that include clauses in their consumer contracts providing for AAA administration should be aware that there are a number of key changes, including the requirement to register all agreements in a newly created online […]

Author: Joel N. Kreizman

September 19, 2014

Can New Jersey Employers Set Time Limits for Lawsuits?

Under New Jersey’s statute of limitations, workers generally have two years to file an employment lawsuit. However, employers can amend that deadline by contract, as confirmed by a recent decision by the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court. The dispute in Rodriguez v. Raymour Furniture Company, Inc. centers on a two-page application form […]

Author: Joel N. Kreizman

July 10, 2014

NJ Supreme Court to Decide Extent of CEPA Whistleblower Protections

The Facts of the Case The Supreme Court of New Jersey recently agreed to consider Lippman v. Ethicon. The issue before the court is whether a plaintiff who reports conduct as part of his or her job is entitled to the whistle-blowing protections afforded under the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA). Plaintiff Joel S. Lippman, […]

Author: Joel N. Kreizman

June 30, 2014

Supreme Court Will Hear Air Marshal’s Whistleblower Case

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether Robert J. MacLean, a federal air marshal, was unfairly fired for leaking sensitive information that he believed endangered the public. The case, Department of Homeland Security v. MacLean, will be heard sometime during the court’s term that begins next October. In 2003, MacLean was working for […]

Author: Joel N. Kreizman

May 27, 2014

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New Jersey Jury Awards $560,000 Whistleblower Verdict

A New Jersey jury recently awarded a $560,000 whistleblower verdict which includes $300,000 in emotional distress damages, $60,000 in back pay and $200,000 in punitive damages against Statue Cruises, a pleasure cruise company. Howard Flecker III was a deckhand for Statue Cruises, which provides boat tours around the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. He […]

Author: Joel N. Kreizman

May 22, 2014

NSA Settles First Amendment Case Over Parody T-Shirt

The National Security Administration (NSA) has been taking a lot of heat in recent months. Among its lesser-known battles was a First Amendment lawsuit by Dan McCall, who created a series of t-shirts mocking both the NSA and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Shortly after McCall put his t-shirts up for sale on Zazzle.com, […]

Author: Joel N. Kreizman

February 26, 2014

NJ Decision Highlights Telecommuting Can Pose Problems For Employers

Thanks to technology, many New Jersey companies employ workers located outside of the state or even outside of the country. While telecommuting allows businesses to draw from talent pools located both near and far, it can impact their legal options should a dispute arise. In a recent decision, the Appellate Division of the New Jersey […]

Author: Joel N. Kreizman

January 21, 2014

Arbitrator Can't Wear Two Hats Says NJ Courts

In a recent decision, the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court ruled that an arbitrator, having first mediated a dispute, could not subsequently resume the role of arbitrator. Assuming such a dual role would require the written consent of all parties involved. The Facts of the Case The case, Minkowitz v. Israeli, involved […]

Author: Joel N. Kreizman

November 15, 2013

Budding New Jersey Entrepreneurs: Is Franchise for You?

With the economy rebounding, many budding entrepreneurs are starting to explore new business opportunities again. For those who are not quite ready to jump back in feet first, a franchise may be the way to go. A franchise is a legal relationship between the owner of brand (a trademark, service mark, trade name, etc.) and […]

Author: Joel N. Kreizman

June 6, 2013

Shield Law Extended to Bloggers in New Jersey

New Jersey continues to have one of the broadest journalist shield laws in the country. Most recently, a state court judge for the first time extended the privilege to an independent blogger. As we have previously discussed on this Business Law Blog, the New Jersey Shield Law (N.J.S.A. 2A:84A-21) provides a privilege to members of […]

Author: Joel N. Kreizman

May 8, 2013

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