New Jersey Law Journal

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.

Spiteful Decision Making in Child Protective Services

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:29:59 EST

No child welfare system can eliminate individual judgment. Indeed, judgment is indispensable. But discretionary power must be tied to evidence, tempered by humility, and subject to real review.

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.

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.