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The unpublished ruling partially remanded the case to determine whether the plaintiffs' counsel complied with proper discovery notice requirements under state law.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

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.

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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