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Tech Training Is Still Important for Practitioners Who Have Aged Out of CLE Requirements

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:09:42 EST

In this ever-evolving world of technological advances, attorneys who must be competent, diligent and responsible for the supervision of their attorney and non-attorney assistants employed need technological proficiency.

‘We're Much Better Positioned Today': AOC Director Outlines Accomplishments to Budget Committee

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:02:02 EST

"As I sit here today, the number of judicial vacancies has dropped to 17. A full complement of judges—or as close to a full complement as practicable—is essential to reducing backlog and resolving disputes in the efficient and timely manner that the public deserves,” Judge Michael Blee told the Assembly Budget Committee this week.

Court Watch: Court Sets Guidelines for Vicarious Liability in School Abuse Cases

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:35:12 EST

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Reed Smith Grows Class Action Presence in NJ

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:37:39 EST

Loly Tor joins the firm in the Garden State, along with three other partners joining in Boston.

What New Jersey's New Law on Nurse Practitioner Prescribing Does—and Doesn't—Mean

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:59:59 EST

The change is designed to expand access. But it also raises important questions about training, oversight, and accountability.

Anti-SLAPP Law May Apply to Defamation Suit Over Family Feud, Appellate Division Rules

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:29:27 EST

“We reach this conclusion based on the content, form, and context of the speech, which relate to statements made to a prosecutor's office concerning serious potential criminal conduct and its alleged failure to investigate such conduct. We find these statements concern matters of public safety and critiques of the government, both of which are well-established public matters, the Appellate Division wrote.

Judiciary-Issued Guidelines on AI Use Serve as Framework to Evolving Issues, Attorneys Say

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:15:09 EST

“The more lawyers can maintain our humanity, I believe the more valuable we will be to our clients. Outsourcing certain tasks to AI is the present and, increasingly, the future. Outsourcing our thinking is a path to commodification as a profession. Maintaining humanity in the profession is the antidote," one attorney said.

Judge William S. Greenberg Dies

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:59:59 EST

Veteran Claims Appellate Judge William S. Greenberg, 83, formerly of McCarter & English, passed away March 16, surrounded by his family, his pens, and the busts of several past presidents.

Missing Expert Dooms Suit Over Tyrese Maxey's Allegedly Spontaneously Combusting Maserati, Third Circuit Says

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:45:20 EST

The plaintiffs alleged they rented their two-story Voorhees home to Maxey. While the 76ers star's family was inside the home on Christmas Eve 2021, a fire broke out and caused significant damage to the residence.

Top Laterals Report: See Who Impacted NJ's Legal Market

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:37:31 EST

The New Jersey Law Journal has done an extensive search through its archives to determine which law firm move over the past year made the biggest impact on the Garden State's legal landscape. The result—the Law Journal's Top Lateral Report—provides readers with detailed coverage of each move all in one place.

Miscommunication Leads to Briefing Errors, Sanctions for Managing Attorney in Wrongful Termination Case

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:12:36 EST

“The court might have avoided a hearing—and Mr. Mott might have avoided monetary sanctions—had he promptly conducted a thorough inquiry and provided the court with a holistic and accurate representation of the facts the first time he was ordered to do so, the federal judge said.

Litigation Trends to Watch: Online Directories, Lawyer's Ponzi Scheme and Campus Expansion Drive Litigation

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:57:59 EST

Data brokers are facing a wave of class actions over cell phone listings in commercial directories.

Revived Casino Smoking Ban Challenge Gives Courts Chance to 'Breathe Life' Back Into Bar on Special Laws

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:18:57 EST

By aligning the rigors of Special Legislation analysis with our celebrated Equal Protection jurisprudence, the court can ensure that structural checks against favoritism are as resilient as our protections for individual liberties.

The SAVE Act Breaks with History. Pending NJ Legislation Would Restore It.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:18:37 EST

At a moment when Washington is flirting with a federalism blind experiment in voter restriction, New Jersey is doing something far more radical: it is honoring the Constitution.

NJ Law Firms See Promise in Delaware, Spurred by Changing Demand for Bankruptcy Work

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:45:27 EST

Connell Foley, Lowenstein Sandler and FBT Gibbons have either opened new offices or bulked up their presence in the First State since the start of the year.

$10M Settlement: No One Thought This Case Was Worth Much

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:25:03 EST

Colleagues tried to persuade Paul da Costa to avoid the suit over the death of a disabled child, but he was convinced it was worth at least $10 million. Here's how he got just that for his clients.

Immigration Leverage in Divorce: When Power Imbalances Become Legal Issues

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:29:59 EST

Recognizing when immigration status is being used to exert pressure or silence a spouse and responding effectively within the existing legal framework are essential to modern family law advocacy.

NJ Appellate Ruling Emphasizes Broad Applicability of Anti-SLAPP Law, Attorneys Say

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:14:48 EST

“This is not the typical case you think of [for UPEPA]. Everyone thinks of a defamation case being the prototype, attorney Zachary D. Wellbrock of Anselmi & Carvelli said. “But one thing that the court here notes, in different context, but they note it's not just the label that someone puts on their claim.

Solicitor General, Lead MDL Counsel, Want Argument Time at Roundup Case Before SCOTUS

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:34:48 EST

The case, called Durnell v. Monsanto, could resolve thousands of lawsuits alleging the pesticide Roundup causes non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Would Robert Frazer Defy Trump? Questions Arise Amid Lawmaker's Prosecution

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:16:20 EST

Regarding U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer's independence from President Donald Trump, Rutgers Law School professor Thea Johnson said, "You need a US Attorney's Office that can prosecute crime effectively. I'm hopeful that maybe we can get back to a US Attorney's Office that can do that, but I also think we have absolutely no idea how it will play out until we've had some opportunity to see what kinds of decisions [Frazer] makes and how the president responds to those decisions."

Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: After Two Verdicts, What's Next For Social Media? Federal Judge Removes Beasley Allen From Talc Plaintiffs Steering Committee

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:58:59 EST

After juries hit Meta Platforms with two verdicts in New Mexico and California, social media companies face similar trials this year involving a teenager, a school district and another state.

Legal Impact of 2 Social Media Verdicts: 'A Road Map to Beating the Big Tech Companies'

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:00:50 EST

Last week's $375 million verdict against Meta Platforms in New Mexico, and $6 million jury award against Meta and YouTube, owned by Google, were the first to use new legal theories to blame social media on harm to children.

Habba Gets Redo in Effort to Toss Malicious Prosecution Claim Against Her Former Firm, Appellate Court Rules

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:11:45 EST

Appellate Division sided with the former top prosecutor and her former law firm, disagreeing with a Somerset County trial court's rationale that the 2023 anti-SLAPP law did not apply to a malicious prosecution case from plaintiff Michael A. Moroney.

Lowenstein Sandler Launches in Delaware With Debtor-Side Bankruptcy Practice

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:17:53 EST

Former Polsinelli bankruptcy co-chair Christopher Ward will lead the new office.

Groups Urge SCOTUS to Hear New Jersey Bar Association Affirmative-Action Suit

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:42:16 EST

Petitioner Rajeh Saadeh urges the high court to take his case because lower courts ruled that the bar association's policy of reserving leadership positions for members of minority groups was allowed on First Amendment grounds.

Recent Decisions on Attorney Liability to Non-Clients in Estate Planning

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:44:59 EST

When the client has died and something may have gone wrong, can a disappointed beneficiary sue the attorney? This question goes to the heart of where an attorney's loyalty lies, what an attorney can reasonably be expected to anticipate, and how far professional liability should extend into relationships the attorney never undertook.

NJ Judge Slashes $35M Suit Against Gibbons, but Legal Mal Count Remains

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:24:37 EST

The case alleges the firm missed the deadline to appeal the judgment to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

'No Forewarning Necessary': Divided 3rd Circuit Weighs Discipline for Attorney's Use of AI Hallucinations

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:44:03 EST

The dissenting judge said that the majority doesn't need to warn attorneys to use artificial intelligence responsibly, opining that "[n]o forewarning is necessary when it is clear what standard the attorney was required to follow."

Bike Collision Results in $1.5M Settlement

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:00:13 EST

At the time of the accident, the plaintiff was a high-performing athlete who ran and competed in cycling competitions, in which he medaled and bicycled 300 to 400 miles a month.

U.S. Attorney Will Seek Superseding Indictments in Cases Signed by Habba

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:29:40 EST

Some observers are viewing it as a victory for the rule of law, now that the U.S. Attorney's Office plans to re-indict some defendants because Alina Habba signed off on their cases.

Judge Orders Beasley Allen Disqualified From Talc MDL

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:35:46 EST

On Thursday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah Singh disqualified Beasley Allen from representing thousands of women in the talcum powder multidistrict litigation against Johnson & Johnson and removed the Montgomery, Alabama-based firm from the steering committee.

AG's Office Ethics Materials Need Review Before Disclosure Ruling, Appellate Division Says

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:50:30 EST

Appellate Division judges Katie A. Gummer, James R. Paganelli and Christine M. Vanek found the trial court decided the training materials would reveal legal strategy—and were thus confidential—based on the statements of two individuals connected to the training, Margaret Cotoia and Michael Walters, without examining the materials.

New Jersey's 2026 Custody Amendments: Safety First and New Limits on Alienation Claims

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:59:59 EST

New Jersey's revised custody statute, N.J.S.A. 9:2-4, as amended by S4510/A5761, effective January 2026, sharpens the court's framework for distinguishing legitimate child-safety concerns from unsupported claims by elevating a child's physical and emotional safety above the prior emphasis on frequent and continuing contact.

Russell Lichtenstein, Cooper Levenson Executive Committee Member Passes Away at 69

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:14:38 EST

Lichtenstein, widely recognized for his work as a management-side employment litigator, was chair of the New Jersey midsize firm's labor and employment and casino and hospitality defense team.

Who is Robert Frazer? And What Will His Appointment Mean For New Jersey?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:28:10 EST

After months of turmoil over the failed effort to install Alina Habba as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, hopes are high that Robert Frazer's appointment to the job will bring some much-needed stability.

A Phila. Lawyer Is Forcing Examination of Sports Policies Under State Anti-Discrimination Laws

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:43:01 EST

A Philadelphia attorney helped bring a group of suits in New Jersey and New York to pit local laws against sports groups' policies on transgender athletes.

A Lawyer Is Forcing Examination of Sports Policies Under States' Anti-Discrimination Laws

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:24:17 EST

A Philadelphia attorney helped bring a group of suits in New Jersey and New York to pit local laws against sports groups' policies on transgender athletes.

Voyager Settles Texas Claims It Marketed Risky, Unregistered Investments

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:32:39 EST

Voyager Digital has agreed to a Texas consent order resolving claims that the failed cryptocurrency lender misled investors with unregistered, high%E2%80%91yield products and undisclosed risks.

NJ Fed Bench Appoints New US Attorney

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:05:40 EST

The order marks the fourth transition in leadership since Philip Sellinger left the top spot early last year.

Streamlining Civil Trials

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:20:19 EST

The consent order for streamlined civil trials would expand the universe of cases in which litigants would be able to avoid costly expert fees and expedite trials. It would also enable attorneys to save time and money, provide jurors with a more interesting and satisfying experience, and promote effective and just resolution of significant litigation.

Litigation Trends to Watch: Suits Strike at AI Smart Glasses, Tariff Surcharges and Tip Credit Deductions

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:45:34 EST

Users of Meta AI smart glasses claim their private and intimate footage is being shared without consent or disclosure.

Appellate Court Denies Attorney Fees Under Nursing Home Statute

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:24:15 EST

The plaintiff's attorney said he plans to appeal this ruling to the New Jersey Supreme Court.

Goliath Investors Target Banks They Say Enabled Ponzi Scheme

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:29:20 EST

Investors say two more financial firms enabled a $328 million crypto fraud, deepening the fallout from Goliath Ventures' collapse and its founder's arrest on federal charges.

This Threat to the Rule of Law Is Real

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:10 EST

The justices must consider how any grant or approval of power is likely to be misapplied by a chief executive who does not respect the Rule of Law in either his actions or his words.

Lauletta Birnbaum Expands Commercial Litigation Platform With Acquisition of Phila. Boutique

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:28:34 EST

“We are interested in smart growth, which requires client demand, and also qualified attorneys ensure we maintain the firm's high standards. We have plenty of demand and are seeking highly-qualified, business-minded attorneys to meet the demand, firm founder Frank Lauletta said.

How the $7.25B Roundup Settlement's Deadlines Overlap With Key SCOTUS Case

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:59:45 EST

Objections and opt-outs to Bayer's $7.25 billion class action settlement are due June 4, after April 27 oral arguments in a key Roundup case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Assigned to a Different Judge: Hot-Button Issue Complicates Labor Dispute

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:34:15 EST

"This case became more complicated than it should have been, because the defendants attempted to turn a straightforward wage dispute into a broader question," plaintiff counsel claimed.

'Stay Tuned': Former AG's Platkin Law Sues OpenAI, Hinting at More Big Tech Litigation to Come

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:12:23 EST

Just one month after launching his own boutique law firm, Platkin Law Firm, former New Jersey attorney general Matthew Platkin has joined the fray of mounting products liability litigation against OpenAI that links its flagship chatbot, ChatGPT, to mental health harms.

Pa. Judge Risks the President's Wrath in Weighing Prosecutions Brought by Voided NJ US Attorney Leadership

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:23:31 EST

The next steps in the challenge to Alina Habba's appointment could trigger a new round of judge-bashing, as a court takes up motions to dismiss criminal indictments based on Habba's involvement.

Risking President's Wrath, Judge Weighs Tossing Cases After Voiding U.S. Attorney Leadership

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:19:37 EST

The next steps in the challenge to Alina Habba's appointment could trigger a new round of judge-bashing, as a court takes up motions to dismiss criminal indictments based on Habba's involvement.

The President's Wrath? A Federal Judge Must Strike a Delicate Balance

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:17:17 EST

The next steps in the challenge to Alina Habba's appointment could trigger a new round of judge-bashing, as a court takes up motions to dismiss criminal indictments based on Habba's involvement.

Insurer Agrees to $1.5M Settlement Following Rear-End Collision

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:04:54 EST

In their respective reports, the defense's experts in orthopedic surgery and neurology opined that the plaintiff sustained no traumatic injury from the accident and that her complaints and neck surgery were solely due to her well-documented, longstanding medical issues that predated the accident.

Streamlined Merits Briefing Model Makes for ‘Welcome Change' to Appellate Procedure, Former Justice Says

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:47:04 EST

“I think this is a welcome change for those who do appellate practice before the Supreme Court. It certainly simplifies the process for those who are litigating cases before the court, and I think that the bar will applaud this rule change, said a former sitting judge.

2026 New Jersey Property Tax Appeals: What Commercial Property Owners Need to Know Now

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:44:59 EST

In New Jersey, the window to challenge an assessment closes well before owners see their tax bill. Treating the review as an annual discipline helps ensure over-assessed properties are corrected when the opportunity exists.

States, Live Nation Set to Continue Antitrust Court Battle After Federal Settlement

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:47:56 EST

The closely-watched antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster had been paused after the U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement. It will now resume on Monday, after Jonathan Henry Hatch of the Office of the New York Attorney General and Jeffrey Kessler of Winston & Strawn confirmed they were prepared to resume.

Auto Parts Distributor, State Reach $7M Settlement Over Worker Misclassification

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:49:27 EST

“Through close collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, we secured a resolution that holds PDX accountable for its misconduct. PDX has now reclassified its drivers as employees to comply with our labor laws, ensuring that workers receive the protections they deserve, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said.

Billable Hours and the 'Right to Sleep' Lawsuit Highlight Work-Life Balance Dilemma

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:38:22 EST

As law firm management focuses on the impact of artificial intelligence on the profession, it is ironic that the more fundamental question of the current business model on mental health is not being addressed meaningfully.

Connell Foley Partner Nominated for Superior Court Bench

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:39:49 EST

On Thursday, Gov. Mikie Sherrill advanced the nomination of Molly Hurley Kellett, an attorney specializing in complex commercial litigation, employment law, construction and professional liability, for a post on the Union County Superior Court.

Baker Donelson Grows Revenue Nearly 10% following Big Push Into New Jersey

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:32:38 EST

The Tennessee-founded firm made its first push into the Northeast in 2025 after landing a 26-attorney team from Epstein Becker Green.

'Plaintiff Overplayed Their Hand': Jury Sides With Worker Accused of Stealing Company Data

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:27:38 EST

Defense lawyer Barry Kantrowitz said he took two days to present his case to the jury, while opposing counsel took three weeks.

Divided New Jersey Supreme Court Rules Vicarious Liability Can Extend to Schools in Sexual Assault Cases

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:56:36 EST

In a 6-1 ruling, the New Jersey Supreme Court handed down its consolidated 127-page opinion in Hornor v. Upper Freehold Regional Board of Education and Simpkins v. South Orange-Maplewood School District, declaring that vicarious liability can extend to the public entity defendants.

REAL, or not so REAL

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:15:46 EST

REAL's most profound impact will be in the state's coastal area, but it will also affect development and redevelopment along tidal regulated waters located in urban and inland areas, as well.