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With Strings Attached: New Jersey Courts Enforce Donor Conditions on Gifts and Trusts

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:04:59 EST

These decisions serve as important guides for practitioners who advise New Jersey's donors, charitable organizations, municipalities, and trustees about the legal obligations that arise when conditional gifts are made and accepted.

As Case Law Develops, NJ Bar Makes Clear: Beware of AI Privilege Issues

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:49:16 EST

Whether or not Heppner breaks new legal ground, the New Jersey Bar Association has moved promptly and commendably to advise the bar in the wake of this ruling.

Fed Roundup Judge Grills NJ MDL Lawyer, But Refuses to Step Into ‘Mind-Boggling' $7.25B Class Settlement

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:29:48 EST

U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria grilled Chris Seeger of Seeger Weiss in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, class counsel in the Missouri settlement, over the way in which the deal was preliminarily approved.

Federal Roundup Judge Refuses to Step Into ‘Mind-Boggling' $7.25B Class Settlement

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:44:56 EST

At a Thursday hearing, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria, who is overseeing the Roundup multidistrict in the Northern District of California, hesitated to interfere with a $7.25 billion class action settlement proceeding in a Missouri state court.

Seton Hall Law Student Reflects on Historic 31-Victory Run on 'Jeopardy!'

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:39:58 EST

“It was just a tremendously fun time from start to finish. From getting the call to be on the show, to the actual tapings, to seeing it all unfold slowly over six weeks of television, Ding said.

People in the News—April 30, 2026—Flaster Greenberg, Cozen O'Connor

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:59:59 EST

Flaster Greenberg announced the recipients of the firm's 2026 Laura B. Wallenstein Memorial Scholarship in partnership with Rutgers University Law School—Camden.

Newark McCarter & English Attorney Defends Bard in First Port Catheter Bellwether Trial

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:10:47 EST

U.S. District Judge David Campbell of the District of Arizona is overseeing the trial, which began on April 21 and is set to wrap up by May 8.

First Bellwether Trial Opens Against Bard Over Implanted Port Catheters

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:58:16 EST

U.S. District Judge David Campbell of the District of Arizona is overseeing the trial, which began on April 21 and is set to wrap up by May 8.

State Court Asked to Clarify Whether 'Semi-Professionals' Fall Within CFA Exemption

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:21:15 EST

“The sole question before this court is whether insurance producers or brokers, agents are exempt from liability under the learned professionals' exemption to the Consumer Fraud Act. The answer to that limited question is yes, said Jared K. Levy of Wood Smith Henning & Berman.

Call for Nominations: New Jersey Legal Awards 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:57:45 EST

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

$6.5M Somerset County Verdict: 'The Dog Argument Was Nonsense'

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:11:45 EST

Defense counsel and a biomechanical expert maintained that the plaintiff's injuries were not a result of the crash, citing the four-month gap between the incident and the time the plaintiff sought medical treatment. They said the plaintiff hurt his back when he picked up the family dog.

'Teachable Moment' for Judiciary: Municipal Judge Responds to 'Palestine' Attire Complaint

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:43:20 EST

“Rather than being punished for his choice of clothing, the New Jersey judiciary can treat this as a teachable moment for all its judges and provide more specific training pertaining to religion so that a better understanding of various religions can be promoted, the judge said in an answer to a formal complaint.

Improved New Jersey Supreme Court Website Postings Regarding Supreme Court Appeals

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:15:02 EST

While some such material had been posted in the past, it is now posted as received and filed so it can be read leisurely and in more detail before argument. That makes it so much easier to understand the argument or at least some arguments.

Silencing the Facts? The Limits of Confidentiality in New Jersey Employment Settlements

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:44:59 EST

This article dissects the statute's text, legislative intent, and key case law, most notably the New Jersey Supreme Court's decision in Savage v. Township of Neptune, 257 N.J. 204 (2024), to assess how these principles are being applied in practice and to offer updated drafting guidance.

NJ Roundup Attorney Defends $7B Accord After Complications With Fed Court Claims Emerge

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:37:58 EST

Seeger, of Seeger Weiss in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, told Law.com that the injunction motion is a “tactic to hijack the settlement in exchange for a better deal for their own Roundup clients.

'It Sets a Very Bad Precedent': Roundup Settlement's Critics Ask Federal Judge to Intervene

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:27:29 EST

Two co-lead plaintiffs' counsel in the Roundup multidistrict litigation filed an injunction motion earlier this month before U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria, in California's Northern District, to intervene in a $7.25 billion class action settlement preliminarily approved last month by 22nd Judicial District Judge Timothy Boyer in St. Louis, Missouri.

New Ruling Hints at How Courts Might Weigh Privacy Against First Amendment

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:49:41 EST

The decision in Atlas Data Privacy v. Sterling Data Company signals to civil litigators that a constitutional defense won't always end a case early, and provides a glimpse of how courts can be expected to handle conflicts between protection of privacy and First Amendment claims.

Law Student Racks Up Historic 'Jeopardy!' Winning Streak

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:36:44 EST

A part-time student at Seton Hall Law now ranks fifth on the show's all-time list for victories in regular season play, and he will compete for his 30th consecutive victory on the show on Thursday.

Seton Hall Law Student Racks Up Historic 'Jeopardy!' Winning Streak

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:41:54 EST

A part-time student at Seton Hall Law now ranks fifth on the show's all-time list for victories in regular season play, and he will compete for his 30th consecutive victory on the show on Thursday.

As NJ Weighs Opening Up Liability Against ICE Agents, Observers Say Claims May Face Hurdles

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:17 EST

"It has arguably never been harder in American history than it is today, in 2026, to sue a federal official for money damages if they violate your constitutional rights," Harrison Stark of the University of Wisconsin Law School said.

States Moving to Open Liability Against ICE Agents Face Major Legal Hurdles

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:27:58 EST

The Mental Health Questions on New Jersey's Application for Firearms Purchaser Identification Card Create a Confusing Landmine that Must be Disarmed

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:59:59 EST

This article is not a commentary on the scope or effectiveness of those laws; it is about fairness and clarity in the application process.

In Era of Daniel's Law, AOC Director Notes Recent Rise in Threats Against Judiciary

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:54:29 EST

In 2018, the judiciary received 872 security reports and 132 threat reports against judges themselves. In 2025, those statistics multiplied to 2,302 security reports and 550 judge-related threat reports.

Flaster Greenberg Boosts Presence in Delaware

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:31:04 EST

Flaster Greenberg announced the addition of shareholder Gary Lipkin and associates Jack McGuire and Janki Patel to the firm's commercial litigation department, further strengthening its capabilities in complex business disputes.

NJ Attorney Slapped With Second Round of Sanctions Over Repeat AI-Generated False Citations

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:01:28 EST

The judge said she was “appalled by the attorney's conduct and warned that any similar violation in the future could prompt another sanction and a referral to the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board.

Critical Mass With Law.com's Amanda Bronstad: 13 Lawyers Line Up to Lead Talc MDL's Next Phase, Jury Awards $5K in Uber Sexual Assault Bellwether Trial

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:58:59 EST

More than a dozen lawyers, including Mikal Watts and Christopher Placitella, applied to replace Beasley Allen's leadership role in the talc multidistrict litigation against Johnson & Johnson.

McCarter & English Hires Riker Danzig Tax and Corporate Practice Chair

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:24:38 EST

“As my practice has grown and evolved, my clients have grown. I really needed a bigger, more robust platform of other folks doing the kind of work that I'm doing. More people to collaborate with, more resources to support my clients and my practice, incoming McCarter & English partner Jason D. Navarino said.

Table Games Dealers Flush Casinos With New Wage Lawsuits

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:10:55 EST

Tip pooling in casinos has repeatedly prompted litigation, and has become an active area within wage-and-hour law.

The Week in Data April 21: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:22:40 EST

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, the top lateral moves across the U.S.

NJ's Cohen Placitella Among 13 Firms Vying to Lead Talc MDL Following Beasley Allen DQ

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:04:55 EST

The applications by lawyers including W. Mark Lanier, Mikal Watts and Christopher Placitella come after a federal magistrate judge disqualified Beasley Allen, whose principal, Leigh O'Dell, had served as co-lead counsel for 10 years.

Some Texas Lawyers Apply to Lead Talc MDL's Next Phase

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:04:21 EST

'An Inflection Point': 13 Lawyers Apply to Lead Talc MDL's Next Phase

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:37:36 EST

NJ Suit Tees Up Open Questions on Limits of News Gathering Under OPRA

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:04:39 EST

The revised statute requires a showing that the requester had the intention to interfere with an agency's functioning. That's a very high standard, some attorneys said.

Phila. Judge Revokes Pro Hac Vice Admissions for Beasley Allen Team in J&J Talc Mass Tort

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:21:13 EST

The court's decision is based on a factual record established during the broader New Jersey talc multidistrict litigation, where extensive federal state evidentiary hearings in 2024 examined the conduct of James Conlan and Andy Birchfield.

Recognizing and Combating 'Reptile Tactics' in Litigation, Part 2

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:59:59 EST

In part one of this series, I addressed how reptile tactics taint the litigation process and how to recognize them. This article addresses strategies to combat those tactics and how courts have responded when challenges are raised.

A Never-Ending Story—New Opinions on Nonlawyer Ownership

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:59:59 EST

Although not breaking new ground, each opinion sheds some light on the committee's thinking on the issue, and shows that New York is not opposed to some kinds of relationship with nonlawyer-owned entities outside New York.

Judiciary Names New Manager to Keep NJ Bench Staffed

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:43:20 EST

Andrea Johnson, as director of professional and governmental services, will work with the governor's office and state senate to facilitate judicial appointments by informing them of judicial vacancies and ensuring that judiciary leaders are informed as nominees move through the confirmation process. Judicial appointments are a key concern for New Jersey's court system.

$5M Bergen Settlement: Doctors' Refusal Did Not End Deal

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:20:24 EST

Typically, hospital defendants in med-mal cases don't enter negotiations until individual defendants have tendered their policies. But in this case plaintiff counsel pursued the hospital when the doctors were unwilling to settle, attorney Bruce Nagel said.

Suit Accuses Law Firm of Malpractice in Underlying $59.3M Insurance Judgment

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:22:20 EST

The plaintiffs seeks compensatory damages against the defendants for just over $58.3 million, for counts of breach of insurance contract, violation of unfair claims settlement practices, legal malpractice, among others.

Who 'Prevails' Under New Jersey's Nursing Home Fee-Shifting Statute?

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:29:59 EST

This ruling clarifies when plaintiffs do not benefit from fee shifting pursuant to New Jersey's Nursing Home Responsibilities and Residents' Rights Act

People in the News—April 16, 2026—Flaster Greenberg, Cozen O'Connor

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:59:59 EST

Class Actions Surge Nearly 70% in New Jersey

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:55:18 EST

Employment disputes and data breach claims over companies' alleged failure to implement adequate cybersecurity were a significant driver of class action litigation.

People in the News—April 15, 2026—Littler, Capehart Scatchard

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:59:59 EST

Littler Mendelson announced that the firm has added shareholder Theodore Schroeder to its 2026 board of directors.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill Calls for Flat Judiciary Budget in First Annual Proposal

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:19:08 EST

Although lawmakers allocated $960.4 million for the court in fiscal year 2025, the judiciary spent only $832 million. That was also not the first time the court ended a year with spending that was more than $100 million under budget.

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.