In a landmark decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court has significantly expanded the responsibilities of commercial landowners regarding the maintenance of public sidewalks abutting their properties. This ruling marks a pivotal shift in premises liability law, emphasizing the Court’s commitment to ensuring public safety and fairness. Here’s what commercial landowners need to know following this […]
NJ Adopts Ongoing Storm Rule The New Jersey Supreme Court recently issued a precedential opinion that provides that commercial landlords do not have a duty to remove the accumulation of snow and ice until after the conclusion of a storm. This is known as the “Ongoing Storm Rule”. There are 2 exceptions – (1) the […]