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Sherill Advances Nominees for Hunterdon, Mercer Bench

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:38:11 EST

Gov. Mikie Sherrill has filed notices of intent to nominate four attorneys for Superior Court of New Jersey and Tax Court of New Jersey. The nominations suggest Sherrill is keeping the state's courts staffed at optimal levels.

Men Like the Ex-Lieutenant Governor Still Don't Get It

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:52:58 EST

Enough is enough.

After the Standoff: Why New Jersey Must Reform Its Executive Succession Framework

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:52:52 EST

State leaders must forcefully resist any future impulse to stretch the constitution's temporary and permanent disability provisions to manage a crisis of political or ethical misconduct.

NFL Urges US Supreme Court to Take Up Case Over Regulation of Prediction Markets

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:31:11 EST

Represented by former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr and other attorneys from his firm, Torridon Law, the NFL argued that states are better-equipped than the federal government to police prediction markets.

Will Injury Lawyers Need New Skills as Robots Become More Pervasive?

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:31:30 EST

If a plaintiff-side lawyer uses the wrong terminology in a discovery request, the defense doesn't have to respond.

Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: New Mexico Asks for $35B Judgment Against Meta; Settlement Halts Uber Sexual Assault Trial

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:16:49 EST

The judge in the case asked if New Mexico should effectively be penalized because of it modest population size.

Fee Fight: Blank Rome Sued Over $100K Price Tag for JAMS Arbitration

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:28:42 EST

The arbitration clause, allegedly "buried" in Blank Rome's standard engagement letter, requires a three-member JAMS panel sitting in New York, billing $2,825 to $3,474 per hour—payable in advance, the suit claims.

As Dupixent Litigation Grows, Parties Seek Consolidation in NJ State Court

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:35:47 EST

The request to create an MCL in New Jersey comes after a federal MDL was established in the Garden State over the summer.

Judicial Panel Spreads Out Spinal Cord Stimulator Suits to Illinois, California

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:09:03 EST

The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict litigation, in separate orders has transferred lawsuits against Abbott Laboratories and Nevro to U.S. District Judge Lindsay Jenkins, in the Northern District of Illinois, and U.S. District Judge Haywood Gilliam, in the Northern District of California.

Joining Szaferman, Former Appellate Division Chief Judge Sumners Reflects on the Bench

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:08:18 EST

"If you know somebody on a person level, you can work with them better in making these tough decisions we have to make as judges," he said.

All Eyes on SCOTUS—But Did This Latest Suit Land Too Late?

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:58:17 EST

Middlesex County, New Jersey, has filed a suit against oil companies, alleging they misconstrued the dangers of climate change. But the timing of the suit could cause problems, one observer said.

Constitutional Challenges to Daniel's Law

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:44:59 EST

Recently, the constitutionality of the law has been called into question in light of constitutional protections for freedom of speech.

New Jersey Ex-Judge Loses Battle for $780K in Back Pay

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:28:57 EST

A five-year legal fight by a former Superior Court of New Jersey judge to recoup more than $700,000 in back pay has come to an end.

Expected Resurgence In EEOC Lawsuits Fails to Materialize

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:52:32 EST

For the second consecutive year, the EEOC ended its fiscal year with historically low filing numbers, a stark contrast to prior administrations, when the Commission regularly filed more than 100 merit lawsuits annually and, at times, nearly 300.

Crossing the Delaware: What Lawyers Need to Know About Navigating Between Pa. and NJ Appellate Practice

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:26:59 EST

In this article, the authors outline key procedural differences between Pennsylvania and New Jersey appellate practice, focusing on timing, court structure, issue preservation requirements, and paths to supreme court review that lawyers must navigate when handling appeals across state lines.

'She Was Thrown Into a Lot of Turmoil': Jordan Fox Rises Amid Chaos

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:52:55 EST

Observers expect Fox to be a steadying hand in the turmoil surrounding the Attorney General's Office, based on her performance after the White House's attempt to install Alina Habba as U.S. Attorney in New Jersey.

NJ Elevates New Solicitor General as Feigenbaum Moves to Jenner & Block

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:46:22 EST

Jeremy Feigenbaum built out the Solicitor General Office to a team of 15 lawyers and advocated for the state in high-stakes appellate courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the state Supreme Court and three times before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Win for Christian in Rarely Seen Trial: 'Faith Is Worthy of Respect'

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:47:19 EST

For employers, the verdict shows the risks of not uniformly applying policies when evaluating requests for exemptions and accommodation.

Your Law Firm May Soon Have an MSO. Here's What That Means.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:49:59 EST

Management services organizations (MSOs) have become an increasingly interesting part of business conversations surrounding professional services, including the law. And a recent announcement involving one of the country's largest accounting firms offers a good example of why lawyers, business owners and clients should understand what is happening.

160 Photos a Day: Suit Shows Employer Risks in Using AI to Monitor Remote Workers

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:24:47 EST

An employer faces a disability discrimination after refusing to discuss disability accommodations for a worker who said an AI face recognition system caused her lupus to flare up and increased her anxiety and stress. The tool at issue snaps photos of the worker every three minutes, or 160 times in an eight-hour day.

Lt. Gov. Caldwell Resigns, After Lowenstein Investigation Reveals ‘Serious, Repeated Violations'

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:22:02 EST

Caldwell's attorney said he is "fully exploring all legal remedies to ensure a true, balanced, and unbiased record.”

Atlas Data Privacy Founder Warns Federal Daniel's Law ‘Does Not Work'

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:48:53 EST

“If we want these laws to work, there has to be private enforcement, Atlas Data Privacy founder and president Matt Adkisson said. “That's what it comes down to. That's the whole ballgame.

The 'Chat' You Need to Be Having with Your Clients About AI

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:59:59 EST

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Time to Celebrate Our Appellate Division

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:57:21 EST

As we start the 2026-2027 term and as Judge Heidi Willis Currier starts her tenure as chief judge of the Appellate Division, we pause to celebrate and appreciate the New Jersey Judiciary and its intermediate appellate court.

On the Move and After Hours: Lawrence Law; McElroy Deutsch; Rivkin Radler; FBT Gibbons; Capehart Scatchard; Baker Donelson

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:59:59 EST

Lawrence Law welcomed Michelle Remmett to the firm, and more moves.

Robins Kaplan's Tara Sutton Has Died at 59: 'One of the Plaintiffs' Bar's Shining Lights'

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:51:10 EST

Sutton, who worked in Minneapolis, served for a decade on Robins Kaplan's executive board and was its “diversity champion, working with younger lawyers, particularly women, according to the firm, which announced her Sept. 20 death from “a brief illness.

Lowenstein's Christopher Porrino Billing $450 Per Hour for Lt. Gov. Investigation

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:05:27 EST

A letter of retention obtained by Law.com indicates that the New Jersey Attorney General's Office retained Porrino and his firm Lowenstein Sandler for an “investigation whose subject was officially redacted, but believed to be regarding Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell.

Nine Ways Lawyers Build the Authority That Leads to Trusted Adviser Status

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:14:59 EST

Lawyers who understand that authority must now be discoverable can build a deliberate, strategic record that generative platforms and prospects can find and reference. Here are nine specific ways to do it.

Leadership Turmoil Spurred NJ US Attorney Losses, Former AUSAs Say

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:55:34 EST

Former assistant U.S. attorneys pointed to the Department of Justice's decision to fire First Deputy Desiree Grace as a turning point for the office.

Uninsured Pedestrians 'Lyfted' to PIP Coverage

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:59:59 EST

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'Strapping Young Man': Ex-Employee Sues Over Conversation Captured by AI

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:38:54 EST

A newly filed lawsuit in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Gloucester County offers a cautionary tale for every employer using AI-powered meeting tools. It's a reminder that AI tools can capture and distribute information in ways users never intended.

The NJ US Attorney's Office Lost 50 Lawyers Last Year, Records Show

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:19:08 EST

Law.com obtained records outlining for the first time the extent of the attrition the office saw during 2025.

'Pay-to-Play': San Francisco City Attorney Announces Lawsuit Against Trump Media

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:08:11 EST

Matthew Platkin, an attorney representing the people of California, called the suit "the most consequential anti-corruption lawsuit filed by a public office during this administration."

NJ DEP Issues Record $1M Fine for Vineland Data Center

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:05:16 EST

The Garden State's financial penalty comes on the heels of other state agencies across the U.S. also cracking down on data centers' violations of environmental regulations.

Driver's Various Roles Complicate $7.25M Princeton Settlement After Fatal Crash

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:33:08 EST

The wrongful death lawsuit was over Princeton Mayor Mark Freda's high-speed pursuit of a stolen Jeep.

NJ Firms Find Opportunity in All Sides of the Data Center Boom

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:12:31 EST

While some firms are seeing a boost in work representing those looking to develop data center projects, other firms are seeing a boost in work representing those who want to keep data centers out of their communities.

Courts Chill to Climate Superfund Proposals

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:44:59 EST

Climate change is real and its impacts are serious but the revenue to address these concerns must be found in a legally permissible manner.

NJ Appeals Court: Injured Worker Can't Use Discrimination Law to Recover Injury Damages

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:38:53 EST

“Unlike the injury in Richter, the bodily injury at issue in this case—the shoulder injury—was not caused by discrimination, a failure to accommodate, or any other conduct the legislature intended to eradicate with its enactment of the LAD, the Appellate Division wrote.

When AI Becomes a Legal Liability: Emerging Risks to Trade Secrets, Privilege, and Confidentiality

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:29:59 EST

Recent decisions have begun to address four recurring questions: whether sharing information with AI platforms can destroy trade secret protection, waive privilege or work product protection, create discoverable business records, or trigger liability under confidentiality agreements.

Are Workers' Walk Time Worth Money in Court? It Depends

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:52:12 EST

The cases—involving Target Corp. and Amazon—show laws concerning payment for pre- and post-shift activities are highly variable from state to state, where tribunals disagree on the issue.

What Happened to the New Jersey Law Journal's Judicial Survey?

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:29:59 EST

Knowing how a judge manages a courtroom doesn't tell you how that judge will decide your case. Nor should it. But it can tell you how to present the case efficiently, what the judge expects from counsel and how to avoid wasting everyone's time.

A Courageous Civil Rights Crusader Leaves Us

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:02:40 EST

Ed led and engaged in some of the state's most important civil rights battles over his 17 years as legal director.

On the Move and After Hours: McCarter & English; Christian Health; Epstein Ostrove; Archer; Einhorn Barbarito; Volunteer UP

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:59:59 EST

McCarter & English announced that veteran trial lawyer and strategic adviser Mark Salah Morgan has joined the firm's business litigation group as a partner in its Newark office, and more moves.

Ex-J&J Division Kenvue Wins First-Ever Jury Verdict Tied to Recalled Sunscreen

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:35:13 EST

A three-week trial against Kenvue Brands, formerly Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., ended on Tuesday after a Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas jury found Neutrogena aerosol sunscreen did not cause two women to die of leukemia.

NJ Supreme Court Rejects Health Insurers' Bid to Consolidate ‘No Surprises Act' Litigation

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:07:24 EST

The denial comes as lawsuits brought under the No Surprises Act continue to accumulate in New Jersey courts.

Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: The Evolving Legal Landscape for New Jersey Employers

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:29:59 EST

For New Jersey employers, the growing availability of these tools presents an important reality: the technology may be new, but many of the laws governing its use are not.

Former NJ AG's Firm Helms Copyright Fight Against OpenAI, Microsoft on Behalf of 500-Plus Regional News Publishers

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:25:34 EST

Platkin LLP, a boutique law firm founded by the former attorney general of New Jersey, has filed two copyright infringement lawsuits on behalf of more than 500 regional news publishers against OpenAI Inc. and Microsoft Corp. in ongoing multidistrict litigation.

Phila Jury Sides with Defense in First-Ever Injury Verdict Tied to Recalled Sunscreen

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:41:52 EST

Backed By Lamb McErlane, Norcross Files $100M Suit Against Inquirer Over Dropped Prosecution

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:54:42 EST

Joseph Podraza, who is representing Norcross, is a well-known defamation and complex commercial litigation attorney, who often represents high-profile clients, including former labor leader John Dougherty and top tier personal injury law firm Kline & Specter.

What Might Come Next If the 3rd Circuit Strikes Down Daniel's Law

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:51:33 EST

With an uncertain future for the judicial security law named for her late son, U.S. District Judge Esther Salas has rolled up her sleeves to encourage parties to resolve their differences. But some question the merits of the proposed legislation that's being studied as a means of saving Daniel's Law.

Our Clients' Most Serious Injuries Are Often the Ones That No One Can See

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:14:59 EST

Helping reluctant clients understand the nature of psychological injury and the importance of proving causation are the keys to maximizing the odds that they receive compensation for their injuries. Here are five steps for helping clients overcome reluctance to address psychological injuries resulting from a traumatic event.

With New Adds, Scarinci Hollenbeck Has Brought on 20 Lawyers in Less Than Six Months

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:12:04 EST

The additions now mark 12 attorneys who have moved from Weiner Law Group to Scarinci Hollenbeck since June.

The Finality Paradox: En Banc Third Circuit Confronts the Limits of Arbitral Authority

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:30:53 EST

The court's ultimate en banc decision carries sweeping national implications, threatening to redefine the strategic landscape for advocates, corporate entities, and domestic arbitrators alike.

Plaintiffs Change Approach After Collective Actions Fail in FedEx Overtime Dispute

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:27:35 EST

Will the latest attempt to collect overtime for delivery drivers be a success?

Barocas, Who Fought for Justice and Bravely Faced Adversity, Dead at 59

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:30:53 EST

Edward Barocas fought racial profiling by the New Jersey State Police and challenged the federal governments use of surveillance, secret detentions and closed door deportation hearings following 9/11. A friend said a lifetime of increasingly debilitating muscular dystrophy didn't stop his crusade for constitutional justice.

‘This Settlement Is the Scariest': Monsanto's $7.25B Roundup Deal Bombarded by Objectors

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:03:39 EST

Missouri 22^nd Judicial Circuit Court Judge Timothy Boyer in St. Louis Monday heard from objectors to a $7.25 billion class-action settlement over Monsanto's Roundup pesticide.

So, You're an Expert on AI Is Your Expert?

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:14:59 EST

Ensuring appropriate use of AI by expert witnesses is necessary from both a strategic litigation perspective, and for management of the lawyer's own risks.