New Jersey Law Journal

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.

AI Hallucinations: Judge Warns Attorneys to Verify AI Work

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:54:32 EST

You may be rushed and pressured to finish your work, but you've been warned: if you are using AI, check your work before filing.

Standard Arbitration Awards: Be Careful What You Wish for

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:54:22 EST

The choices made in designing an arbitration, including the form of the arbitration award—standard, reasoned, or findings of fact and conclusions of law—must be made with care.

On the Move and After Hours: Javerbaum Wurgaft; Pashman Stein; FBT Gibbons; Anderson Kill

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:59:59 EST

Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins announced that Mario Arrieta and Zachary Green have been promoted to partner, and more moves.

Collision Course—Can Private Equity and Law Firms Coexist?

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:30:39 EST

The following analysis examines the structural and regulatory constraints that these types of partnership arrangements may present and offers insights into key considerations for law firms and investors evaluating such partnerships.

$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

AI Is Outpacing the Systems Built to Govern It, Stanford Report Finds

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:09:03 EST

Stanford's 2026 AI Index report documents surging investment, rising safety incidents, and a closing U.S.-China performance gap, with direct implications for employment lawyers, compliance officers and corporate counsel.

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.

When a Business Fails, the Lawsuit Doesn't—It Just Gets Complicated

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:29:59 EST

The intersection of liability and financial fragility is not going away. It is becoming a defining feature of modern litigation.

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.

NJ Attorney, 85, Says He's Under Pressure to Give Up His Practice

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:26:25 EST

The lawyer alleges disciplinarians want to force him to undergo medical tests, and want him placed on "inactive" status if the results show impairment.

Training the Next Generation of Paralegals in Today's Law Firm

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:14:59 EST

The next generation of paralegals is tech-savvy and ready to contribute to today's legal practice. However, onboarding remains essential to ensure a seamless transition into the firm.

FBT Gibbons Follows January Merger With New Southwest Florida Office

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:59:59 EST

The firm is launching an office in Naples with a pair of former Dentons private wealth attorneys.

From the Pitch to the Practice: How Professional Soccer Taught Me the Power of Poise in High-Stakes Lawyering

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:59:59 EST

While the physical attributes required of a seasoned soccer player may not be applicable in the context of the practice of law, many of the required mental characteristics of an elite soccer player transfer directly to a successful career as a practicing attorney.

Lowenstein Sandler's Insurance Recovery Group Decamps for Barnes & Thornburg

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:02:48 EST

As Barnes & Thornburg picks up Lowenstein Sandler's insurance recovery practice, Lowenstein is pivoting to representing insurance carriers with a new insurance litigation and advisory group.

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.

On the Move and After Hours: Sills Cummis; Littler; CK; Capehart Scatchard

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:59:59 EST

Sills Cummis & Gross announced the addition of four attorneys to the firm: Michael J. Caccavelli, Michael J. Donnelly, Charles W. Mondora, and Steven S. Fernandez, and more moves.

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.

Day Pitney Taps Real Estate Leader as Next Managing Partner

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:28:23 EST

Michael P. Byrne—based in Stamford, Connecticut—succeeds Gregory A. Hayes. He arrives following a "record year" for the firm.

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.