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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Investors Seek NJ Fed Court Approval of $96M PwC Class Settlement

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:58:53 EST

The plaintiffs are backed by Seeger Weiss and Robbins Geller.

New Jersey Needs to Take a Harder Look at Who Appears in Lawyer Advertising

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:29:59 EST

A photograph of a family accompanying an article about automobile accidents is one thing. A person presented in a manner that reasonably suggests he or she is one of the professionals providing the advertised legal services is something very different. Consumers should not have to investigate the advertisement to determine which is which.

Chief Justice Roberts Should Speak Up

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:39:26 EST

Aside from the immaturity of the comments, one wonders how a general counsel for Homeland Security—or any organization—could deviate so far, so loudly, and so aggressively from legal norms, ethical standards, and appropriate behavior.

'Even Talking About It Now, It Takes You There': 9/11 Still Resonates for Legal Community

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:33:30 EST

“It was one of the rare moments where we came together as a country and showed what it is to be an American," James Pizzirusso, of Hausfeld in Washington, D.C., told Law.com.

Ocean County Reality Check: We Keep Calling Them "Accidents." Are They?

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:59:59 EST

Every serious incident leaves behind more than damaged vehicles, medical records or insurance claims. It leaves behind lessons.

Womble Bond Grows Mass Torts Practice With 15-Lawyer Team From Lewis Brisbois

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:05:33 EST

The team's focus on defending vehicle manufacturers in high-volume cases "multiplies what our litigation bench across the country can do together, and that is exactly the kind of growth we are pursuing," said Womble U.S. chair Merrick Benn.

Incoming Appellate Division Chief Judge Prioritizes Timely Decisions, Transparency for Busy Court

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:45:47 EST

Before her time on the Appellate Division bench, Currier spent more than a decade presiding over cases in both the civil and family divisions for the Middlesex Vicinage.

The Week in Data Sept. 8: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:30:57 EST

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including how Big Law firms are quietly paying associates different salaries.

2nd Bellwether Jury Awards $40M Verdict Over Bard's PowerPort Device

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:58:16 EST

Friday's verdict, in U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, comes in the second trial in the multidistrict litigation alleging defects in Bard's PowerPort device.

Former Assistant US Attorney With Big Law Ties Appointed to NJ Federal Bench

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:44:03 EST

After a term as a litigation associate in a Big Law firm, Alex D. Silagi then served as both an assistant U.S. attorney and deputy civil division chief in the District of New Jersey from 2020 to 2026.

A ‘Legend' and ‘Titan': Mass Tort Bar Mourns Death of Motley Rice's Joseph Rice

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:23:22 EST

Rice, who opened his South Carolina firm in 2003 with Ron Motley, was a key negotiator in settlements involving opioids, “forever chemicals and tobacco. He was 72.

Bankers Sue New Jersey in Constitutional Challenge Over Housing Rules

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:53:55 EST

The Mortgage Bankers Association argues New Jersey's landmark disparate impact rules pressure lenders and landlords to consider race in lending and renting decisions or risk discrimination liability for refusing to do so.

Retired Judge Michael A. Hammer Reflects on Judicial Career, New Role at Lowenstein Sandler

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:57:44 EST

"The day of the settlement conference, come and bring your decision-maker. If a lawyer brings someone who's not really the decision-maker it's going to really frustrate the process," the recently retired judge said regarding ways to successfully resolve cases in federal court.

A New Age Labor Day

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:27:58 EST

The impact Artificial Intelligence may have on American workers and our profession in the years to come is far from certain. We have seen predictions across the board from dire to minimal.

Judge Won't Disturb $3.7M Verdict, Which Was More Than Plaintiff Requested

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:19:10 EST

After a federal judge found a reasonable basis to uphold a jury's award, a motion by Port Authority Trans Hudson for remittitur or a new trial was denied in the case of an injured railroad worker who stands to receive $2.9 million based on a 22% contributory negligence finding.

FTC, 22 States Sue Amazon Over Alleged 'Secret Surcharge' Scheme in Online Ad Auctions

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:45:54 EST

Attorneys from Dunn Isaacson Rhee and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher have stepped in to represent Amazon, which the FTC and 22 U.S. states accuse of using undisclosed surcharges to artificially inflate prices in its digital advertising auctions.

Kon'nichiwa: U.S. Lawyers Are Gaining a Foothold in Japan

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:18:05 EST

Lawyers representing Japanese Clients in litigation in the U.S. explain how they get—and keep—clients.

What Gov. Sherrill's Revamped Advisory Panel Signals About Her Approach to Judicial Nominations

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:53:03 EST

“I think it would be great if every senator followed the governor's lead to create blue-ribbon panels to help them evaluate candidates whom they are considering nominating to the Superior Court, Michael J. Epstein of The Epstein Law Firm said.

Announcing the New Jersey Legal Awards 2026 Shortlist

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:30:09 EST

New Jersey Law Journal has announced this year's shortlist for the New Jersey Legal Awards 2026, including Lifetime Achievement Award winners and finalists for Attorney of the Year and Law Firm of the Year.

Fox Rothschild Calls Abuse of Process Suit a 'Transparent Attempt to Relitigate Matters'

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:30:12 EST

“This court should recognize this complaint for what it is: a transparent attempt to leverage the sanctions finding into a windfall recovery far beyond what the court considered and determined was appropriate, the defendants' motion to dismiss stated.

Private Robotics, Public Spaces

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:59:59 EST

As with much emerging technology, legislation has yet to fully catch up with innovation.

Client Gets 2nd Chance to Sue Law Firm After 'Pittance' for Botched Surgery

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:53:36 EST

A trial judge erred on two rulings concerning whether to admit expert testimony in a legal malpractice case, the Appellate Division said. The ruling allows a man whose physician allegedly made errors in surgery a second chance to bring a legal malpractice suit against a law firm and his lawyer's estate.

Jurisdiction Fight Emerges in NJ's Suit Against Sig Sauer Over Allegedly Malfunctioning Pistol

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:11:43 EST

Sig Sauer has recently faced product liability litigation nationwide over allegations that the P320 can discharge without a trigger pull.

Five Considerations When Litigating Malpractice Claims Against 'Noctors'

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:29:59 EST

Because PAs often step into the shoes of physicians and provide medical care, they are susceptible to medical malpractice claims when their care falls below the applicable standard of care. But medical malpractice claims against PAs differ in several ways from claims against physicians.

To Tell Stories of Diaspora, Lawyer Moonlights as Podcaster

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:04:14 EST

Mark Salah Morgan of McCarter & English is launching a series of podcasts to shed light on those who have left Egypt to make their fortunes elsewhere.

Nearly $5M TCPA Settlement Involving Princeton Health Care Company Wins Fed Court Approval

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:50:13 EST

The settlement would resolve six years of litigation from class action plaintiffs against Indegene.

Could Third Circuit Test of Judicial Privacy Law Have Spillover Effect on New York?

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:32:02 EST

As New York and other jurisdictions invest in efforts to shield judges' personal information, a federal appeals court weighs whether New Jersey's law can survive a First Amendment challenge.

Litigation Trends to Watch: Suits Strike at Moonlighting Bans, 'Made With Avocado Oil' Claims and Employee Background Checks

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:28:21 EST

Employment cases are piling up over claims that "anti-moonlighting" clauses violate Washington law.

Supreme Court Provides Welcome Guidance on Inherently Beneficial Use Variances

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:50:58 EST

Monarch's course correction is a clear and welcome road map for practitioners, boards, and judges.

Public Officials Denied Class Cert in Suits Over Daniel's Law-Related Insurance Denials

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:04:43 EST

Lexis Nexis allegedly began placing credit freezes on the 18,607 proposed class members after they requested removal of personal information from the company's database.

AI Is Turning Corporate Archives Into Valuable Assets. What Could Go Wrong?

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:02:20 EST

Lawyers could find themselves in unfamiliar territory as the need to train AI platforms spurs buying and selling corporate data in deals like Google's $10 million transaction with Spirit Airlines.

Pa. to Net More Than $500M From Proposed $17B Deal to End Child Safety Suit Against Instagram, Facebook

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:22:46 EST

The settlement, announced one week into a federal trial underway in Oakland, California, resolves claims by 51 states and territories that the social media giant designed addictive features, knew it exposed young users to mental harms and intentionally misled the public about the risk of its platforms.

Meta Agrees to Pay Up to $17B in Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:56:32 EST

Denied: Court Rejects LaMonica McIver's Challenge to Federal Charges

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:25:14 EST

The appeals court said the Speech and Debate Clause immunizes legislative fact finding but does not provide a blanket protection over all things in any way related to the legislative process.

Meta Endorses $17B Deal to End Child Safety Suit Against Instagram, Facebook

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:07:38 EST

Motion to Dismiss Doesn't Waive Right to Arbitrate Class Action Claims, Third Circuit Rules

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:49:13 EST

“By filing a motion to dismiss, instead of filing an answer asserting the arbitrability defense, Budget and ABG did demonstrate a preference for litigation over arbitration. But that choice was not pronounced enough to imply a waiver, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Judge Peter J. Phipps said.

$7M Settlement Reached in Essex: Plaintiff Counsel's Major Hurdle

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:56:54 EST

"Fear of dying" became a pivotal argument and a "huge element of the damages."

NJ Paid Over $53M to Law Firms in 2025. Will That Change Under The Sherrill Administration?

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:09:47 EST

PFAS litigation accounted for the state's highest outside counsel payout in 2025.