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Settlement Administrators, Banks, Seek Dismissal of Racketeering Suits

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:07:03 EST

Settlement administrators, banks and fintech companies moved to dismiss novel racketeering and antitrust claims over alleged profits from class action funds, arguing they owed class members no fiduciary duties and that plaintiffs lack standing to sue.

Nine-Lawyer Labor & Employment Team Joins Maynard Nexsen From Constangy In Midwest And Northeast

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:52:37 EST

Group includes five shareholders, two counsel and two associates in New York City, New Jersey and St. Louis.

Judge Facing Removal From the Bench Says Disciplinary Official Coached a Witness

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:46:36 EST

A New Jersey municipal judge who is facing permanent removal from the bench has alleged to the Supreme Court that the presenter of his case coached a witness during a recess in an Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct hearing.

Call for Nominations: New Jersey Legal Awards 2027

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:34:22 EST

New Jersey Law Journal seeks nominations for great attorneys deserving of recognition in the state

Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: Meta and Snap Settle to Avoid Bellwether Social Media Addiction Trial, Monsanto Wins 1st Roundup Trial Since SCOTUS Ruling

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:21:16 EST

The second bellwether trial in Los Angeles Superior Court against Meta and others is off the table. But looming on the horizon is a trial over whether a school district should be compensated by the big platforms for having to deal with the impacts of social media addiction among students.

NY's Meister Seelig Scoops Up NJ Midsize Firm, Expanding Private Client Financial Services

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:55:50 EST

Meister Seelig & Schuster's administrative partner, Mitchell Schuster, said Avelino Law's “entrepreneurial and proactive approach to the law made them an ideal fit for his firm.

Kasowitz Partner Awarded $7.5M After Doctor Failed to Disclose Test Showed Lung Cancer

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:52:36 EST

The mass on Rosner's lung was listed as an "incidental finding" in the report. Koren admitted in questioning that he did not read the entire report, and did not read the portion describing the lung mass, according to Nagel. The portion disclosing the lung mass was on the report's first page, Nagel said.

Federal Court Offers a Lifeline for Residential Rental Property Owners

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:29:59 EST

A recent federal court decision interpreting rent control exemption language in New Jersey's Newly Constructed Multiple Dwellings Act may offer a boon for property owners while limiting the relief available for tenants.

Judge Rebuts Claims of Errors After Dismissing Part of McCarter Associate's Discrimination Suit

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:14:15 EST

After a former McCarter & English attorney's discrimination lawsuit was largely dismissed, the associate accused the judge of including errors in his opinion. The judge has rebutted those claims.

NJ's Proposed Liability for AI Chatbots May ‘Open the Floodgates,' Attorneys Say

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:36:31 EST

An NJ bill proposes to make chatbots subject to products liability laws.

Data Centers on the Tax Rolls: Classification, Valuation, and the Real Property/Personal Property Divide Under New Jersey Law

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:29:59 EST

This article provides a working framework for property tax professionals, who are being asked to place a real property/personal property allocation on the tax rolls.

Bard Wins Third Bellwether Trial Over Port Device

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:00:12 EST

The federal jury in Arizona gave Bard, owned by Becton Dickinson & Co., or BD, a second win at trial over its PowerPort medical device.

The 'Lawyer' vs. 'Attorney' Debate Misses the Point

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:39:07 EST

In New Jersey, the unauthorized practice of law is governed by statute, not by etymology.

When AI Causes Harm, Who Gets Sued?

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:29:59 EST

Legislation under consideration in Trenton would establish new liability rules for companies developing and operating generative AI systems.

People in the News—Oct. 30, 2026—Holland & Knight, Stradley Ronon

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:59:59 EST

Holland & Knight real estate associate Maria Z. Cortes was recently sworn in as vice president of the Southern Region of the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey (HBA-NJ), an organization dedicated to advancing representation of and opportunities for Hispanic practitioners within the legal profession.

NJ Legal Awards 2026: Attorney of the Year, Law Firm of the Year Announced

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:48:50 EST

The 2026 New Jersey Legal Awards were held at The Palace at Somerset Park, where dozens of lawyers were recognized for their outstanding work in a range of categories.

NJ Justices Admonish Municipal Judge for Wearing ‘Palestine' Hat, Scarf to Conference

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:30:04 EST

In a Wednesday order from the New Jersey Supreme Court, Judge Steven Brister was admonished for a violation of the Code of Judicial Conduct's Canon 1, Rule 1.1.

'I Can't Do This Anymore': Trump-Appointed NJ Immigration Judge Leaves Bench for Private Practice

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:11:57 EST

Judge David Cheng, an immigration judge appointed during the first Trump presidential term, has made the jump to private practice after departing government due to ethical concerns he had with the second Trump administration's demands on the immigration courts.

Meet NJ Law Journal's 2026 Attorney of the Year Finalists

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:59:59 EST

Please enjoy stories on our three honorees, each of whom are being recognized for their excellent work and outstanding contribution to the practice of law in New Jersey.

CJ Griffin: Championing Transparency in Challenging Times

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:57:20 EST

"It was shocking to me that essentially everything about police was off limits," she said. "Police have the power to arrest, to enter a person's home and use force. To me that's the most important area where we need transparency."

Kevin Marino: Defending the Role of Lawyers, Both in and Out of Court

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:51:16 EST

“We do provide an invaluable service to our clients and knowing exactly how to do it ethically, to do it responsibly and to do it effectively, that's not something that anyone who comes out of law school just knowing how to do. That's something that gets passed down. I consider that very much a part of our responsibility as lawyers, Marino said.

Rebecca Uwakwe: Changing Lives and Laying Groundwork for Decarceration

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:45:13 EST

Rebecca Uwakwe has had a profound impact on the lives of hundreds of New Jerseyans who have been granted clemency. As the director of The Clemency Project (TCP) at the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey, and in every facet of her work, Rebecca has dedicated herself to defending constitutional rights and championing racial and social justice.

Two Superior Court Judges to Continue Work with Appellate Division

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:44:39 EST

Beginning Dec. 1, the Appellate Division will have extended service from two temporary additions to its ranks, in Superior Court judges Frank E. DeAngelis and Mara Zazzali-Hogan.

From Disclosures to Prohibitions: The New Legal Landscape on the Use of Consumer Data for Personalized Pricing

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:55:59 EST

Three states—Maryland, Connecticut, and New Jersey—have enacted laws banning or restricting companies from using personal data for personalized pricing, with the FTC signaling potential enforcement and other states likely to follow. While these laws share the goal of regulating surveillance pricing, they differ significantly in their definitions, scope, covered entities, permitted exceptions, and enforcement mechanisms, creating a complex patchwork of requirements for businesses to navigate.

Lupin Taps Teva Veteran as Chief Legal Officer

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:59:23 EST

Brian Savage, who most recently served as Teva's interim global legal chief, will oversee Lupin's global legal, compliance and intellectual property functions.

Industrial Outdoor Storage in New Jersey: Navigating Zoning Uncertainty

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:19:59 EST

As demand for strategically located industrial space continues to rise, IOS has emerged as an important component of the state's broader transportation, logistics, and supply chain network. IOS has also posed zoning challenges for developers and land use boards alike.

NJ Courts Prepare for Election Disputes as NJAG Warns of Possible Federal Interference

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:10:05 EST

“As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing transparency, we are now livestreaming all election-related proceedings, including those that involve individual voter registration issues, a court spokesman said.

End The Death Penalty Again

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:12:51 EST

A “botched endeavor should prevent the ability to put someone to death a second time as inconsistent with fundamental human rights.

MDL Judges Are Becoming More Diverse: Law.com Data Shows 38% Assigned Last Year Were Nonwhite

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:10:22 EST

Only 62% of MDL judges were white in 2025, and 32% of those were white men, who made up less than half for the first time in 2018, according to Law.com data.

Economic Pressures, Younger Juries Mean NJ Awards Remain Elevated, Lawyers Say

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:44:04 EST

“Some of the older potential jurors are aging out and less likely to serve, so it's a new group of people that are the potential jurors, Peter Espey of Wilson Elser said. “They might see things differently than their parents or grandparents.

Dismissed Legal Mal Suit Against Hill Wallack Heads Back to Trial Court on Discovery Dispute

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:46:19 EST

The unpublished ruling partially remanded the case to determine whether the plaintiffs' counsel complied with proper discovery notice requirements under state law.

Another Talc Trial Opens as J&J Gets Support for $5.8B Settlement

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:29:53 EST

The trial, in Massachusetts' Suffolk County Superior Court, involves a plaintiff with mesothelioma, not ovarian cancer, which is the subject of Johnson & Johnson's settlement.

As More Defense Lawyers Push for Confidentiality, Judge Issues New Illustrative Ruling

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:59:59 EST

The judge ruled confidentiality is a key term in settlements, not an add-on. In other words, confidentiality shouldn't be expected in settlement bargaining, and needs to be separately negotiated.

The Week in Data Oct. 19: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:21:41 EST

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including why the New Jersey U.S. Attorney's Office lost 50 lawyers last year.

NJ Deputy AG Arrested in Pa. on Charges of Using AI to Create, Distribute Child Sexual Abuse Material

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:54 EST

Brian Richard Fitzgerald faces felony charges of possession of child sexual abuse material, dissemination of photos or film of child sexual abuse materials and criminal use of a communication facility.

Justice Versus Revenge: Planning Public Access to a Firing Squad

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:14:03 EST

We remain dismayed that such an abhorrent spectacle could even have been considered in a civilized society, but we commend the president for putting a stop to it.

New Leader Assigned to Oversee Camden Vicinage

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:39:04 EST

The new assignment judge will replace the retiring Judge Steven J. Polansky.

Hacked: Cybersecurity Breach Disrupts Federal Court Operations

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:06:09 EST

A system that produces and transmits bankruptcy notices for all federal bankruptcy courts around the country has been the target of a cyberattack.

State Agrees to Pay $22M For Failure to Supervise Father Who Brutally Beat Child

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:03:16 EST

The state of New Jersey agreed to pay $22 million to settle claims on behalf of a child who was severely beaten by her father after state child welfare employees failed to adequately monitor the family. The settlement follows another, for $8 million, alleging medical personnel failed to take proper steps when the child was brought to an emergency room with injuries.

Fox Rothschild Defeats Abuse-of-Process Suit in NJ

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:11:00 EST

Gloucester County Superior Court Judge Samuel J. Ragonese Jr. ordered Grace Adult Day Health Care's claims against the Am Law 100 firm, its partner Christopher C. Fallon III and CEBV dismissed with prejudice.

Your Opinion Matters: Take the Annual NJ Managing Partner Survey

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:36:17 EST

DEADLINE EXTENDED: We ask that only law firm managing partners fill out the survey. Also, all responses are confidential.

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.