ESSEX FELLS DIVORCE MEDIATION

New Jersey municipal officials who oppose civil unions are the target of the New Jersey Attorney General's ruling that after February 19, 2007, any government official who performs marriages must also perform civil unions for same-sex couples. Major insurance carriers that insure 404 municipalities in legal matters have announced they’ll cap payments in civil union discrimination suits at $25,000. Although they’re already protected against paying for intentional violations of the law, these insurance companies fear they’d have to pay for defending against allegations of wrongful civil union discrimination.  Meanwhile, one New Jersey mayor contacted by The Star Ledger said he’s suddenly too busy to perform marriages at all.    New Jersey Lawyer, January 22, 2007