ROSELAND, N.J. – The legal liability environment in New Jersey has been bad for decades, and it’s been getting worse over the past two years – especially in the area of employment law. In the latest episode of the IssuesWatch Podcast, Alida Kass, president of the New Jersey Civil Justice Institute, discusses the factors that have led the American Tort Reform Foundation to rate New Jersey as a “Judicial Hellhole.” How did we get here, who’s at fault and what do business owners need to be aware of to protect themselves from serious risks? Listen to find out.

The IssuesWatch Podcast is a bi-weekly program published by the New Jersey Society of CPAs and hosted by Jeff Kaszerman, NJCPA vice president of government relations. It covers the latest New Jersey policy and political issues – because you need to know both. The focus is on business and economic issues impacting the business community and all New Jerseyans.

Other recent episodes include:

• The Surprising Total Cost of Government in New Jersey
• Rundown on New Jersey’s Budget
• Tax Issues Surrounding Cannabis Legalization

Listen online at njcpa.org/podcast or subscribe for free via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or your favorite podcast app.

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The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, with more than 14,500 members, represents the interests of the accounting profession and advances the financial well-being of the people of New Jersey. The NJCPA plays a leadership role in supporting the profession by providing members with educational resources, access to shared knowledge and a continuing effort to create and expand professional opportunities.