New Jersey Law Journal

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.

Stakes in U.S. Supreme Court's Climate Change Case Cannot Be Overstated

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:41:37 EST

It is unprecedented how effectively the lawyers representing the oil companies have thwarted the state court litigations from going forward.

On the Move and After Hours: HDRB&B; McCarter & English; Porzio; Archer; Faegre Drinker; Saiber

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:59:59 EST

Hartmann Doherty Rosa Berman & Bulbulia announced that Joshua C. Gillette has joined the firm as partner in its litigation and criminal defense departments, and more moves.

3rd Circ.'s AI Copyright Ruling Signals Traditional Fair Use Rules Still Apply

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:38:22 EST

"Under ROSS's framing, this case appears to concern the future of AI legal technology. But appearances can be deceiving. In truth, this is no more than an ordinary copyright case," said Judge Tamika Montgomery-Reeves for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, who authored the opinion.

Third Circuit Scraps Longstanding Rule for Evaluating Securities Fraud Claims

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:22:19 EST

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit scrapped a decades-old rule for identifying what kinds of securities fraud is materially misleading.

Archer & Greiner Names Ex-City Solicitor Shelley Smith to Lead Philadelphia Office

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:37:47 EST

Shelley Smith has been practicing with Archer & Greiner since 2016. She came to the firm after eight years as Philadelphia's city solicitor.

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.

NIMBYs & AI Data Centers: Technological Revolution in the Suburbs

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:59:59 EST

Those who favor data centers point to necessary technological expansion. Those opposed state they fail to generate sufficient employment, that they are resource depleting, or simply too loud.

'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.

Lessons Learned From 10 Years of Running Our Law Firm

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:04:59 EST

Nothing about owning a law firm is easy. There will be challenges when you're a solo, and there will be challenges when you have 10, 20, or 50 attorneys and staff.

Sills Cummis & Gross Announces Leadership Transition Effective Oct. 1

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:02:16 EST

Longtime managing partner Max Crane will be transitioning into the role of firm chairman while deputy managing partner Richard Epstein will be elevated to managing partner.

What Three Decades in the Courtroom Have Taught Me: Your Old Injury Doesn't Give Someone Else a Free Pass

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:59:59 EST

The law doesn't require you to be in perfect physical condition before someone else's negligence causes additional harm.

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.

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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'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.