New Jersey Law Journal

Fed Roundup Judge Grills NJ MDL Lawyer, But Refuses to Step Into ‘Mind-Boggling' $7.25B Class Settlement

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:29:48 EST

U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria grilled Chris Seeger of Seeger Weiss in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, class counsel in the Missouri settlement, over the way in which the deal was preliminarily approved.

Seton Hall Law Student Reflects on Historic 31-Victory Run on 'Jeopardy!'

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:39:58 EST

“It was just a tremendously fun time from start to finish. From getting the call to be on the show, to the actual tapings, to seeing it all unfold slowly over six weeks of television, Ding said.

Five Misconceptions Personal Injury Attorneys Have About Traumatic Brain Injuries

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:29:59 EST

TBI cases are among the most consequential yet frequently mishandled matters in personal injury litigation.

Newark McCarter & English Attorney Defends Bard in First Port Catheter Bellwether Trial

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:10:47 EST

U.S. District Judge David Campbell of the District of Arizona is overseeing the trial, which began on April 21 and is set to wrap up by May 8.

Bar Dates in Mass Tort Bankruptcies: Where Due Process Limits Finality

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:59:59 EST

The validity of a bar date turns less on the form of the order and more on the adequacy of the notice supporting it.

Supreme Court Says Pro-Life Pregnancy Group Can Sue Over NJ AG Subpoena for Donor Information

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:13:38 EST

Writing for the unanimous court, Justice Neil Gorsuch said First Choice Women's Resource Centers has established a "present injury" to its First Amendment right to association sufficient to establish standing to sue in federal court.

Two Federal Courts Go Against the Grain, Hold That They Can Enforce 'No Surprises Act' Award Determinations

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:59:59 EST

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Supreme Court Says Pro-Life Pregnancy Group Can Sue Over Subpoena for Donor Information

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:45:25 EST

Trial vs. Arbitration in Commercial Disputes: Rethinking Assumptions in Forum Selection

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:29:59 EST

When disputes arise, parties often find that arbitration presents a different set of tradeoffs, not necessarily a simpler or more favorable path. Understanding those tradeoffs at the outset can materially impact how disputes are handled and, in many cases, how they are resolved.

State Court Asked to Clarify Whether 'Semi-Professionals' Fall Within CFA Exemption

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:21:15 EST

“The sole question before this court is whether insurance producers or brokers, agents are exempt from liability under the learned professionals' exemption to the Consumer Fraud Act. The answer to that limited question is yes, said Jared K. Levy of Wood Smith Henning & Berman.

Call for Nominations: New Jersey Legal Awards 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:57:45 EST

New Jersey Law Journal seeks nominations for great attorneys deserving of recognition in the state

FBT Gibbons' Lease Extension Grows Nashville Office by 50%, Doubles Space for Timekeepers

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:59:59 EST

“From my perspective, we've become a bit more efficient from a revenue generation perspective with roughly the same size space, said Brian Masterson of FBT Gibbons.

$6.5M Somerset County Verdict: 'The Dog Argument Was Nonsense'

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:11:45 EST

Defense counsel and a biomechanical expert maintained that the plaintiff's injuries were not a result of the crash, citing the four-month gap between the incident and the time the plaintiff sought medical treatment. They said the plaintiff hurt his back when he picked up the family dog.

AI Didn't File That Brief. A Lawyer Did.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:29:59 EST

The legal profession has always been built on a simple premise: if your name is on the filing, it is your work. That principle does not change because a machine helped draft it.

'Teachable Moment' for Judiciary: Municipal Judge Responds to 'Palestine' Attire Complaint

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:43:20 EST

“Rather than being punished for his choice of clothing, the New Jersey judiciary can treat this as a teachable moment for all its judges and provide more specific training pertaining to religion so that a better understanding of various religions can be promoted, the judge said in an answer to a formal complaint.

New Rule Would Clarify Who's in Charge Under 'Joint Employer' Status

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:50:57 EST

It's hard to tell how judges would receive the new rule, which would govern disputes that are becoming more common with the rise in outsourcing, staffing agencies and franchises.

Improved New Jersey Supreme Court Website Postings Regarding Supreme Court Appeals

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:15:02 EST

While some such material had been posted in the past, it is now posted as received and filed so it can be read leisurely and in more detail before argument. That makes it so much easier to understand the argument or at least some arguments.

School Liability for Sexual Abuse by Employees

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:14:27 EST

In opening the vicarious liability door, the court established the standard plaintiff must satisfy to prove such liability.

Retired 3rd Circuit Judges Among Those Urging Supreme Court to Review 98-Year-Old Jurist's Suspension

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:01:08 EST

The retired judges argued the D.C. Circuit relied on faulty precedent to dismiss Federal Circuit Judge Newman's challenge to her suspension.

On the Move and After Hours: Capehart Scatchard; McElroy Deutsch; RCCB; Porzio

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:59:59 EST

Capehart Scatchard announced that two attorneys were admitted as shareholders, and more moves.

Silencing the Facts? The Limits of Confidentiality in New Jersey Employment Settlements

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:44:59 EST

This article dissects the statute's text, legislative intent, and key case law, most notably the New Jersey Supreme Court's decision in Savage v. Township of Neptune, 257 N.J. 204 (2024), to assess how these principles are being applied in practice and to offer updated drafting guidance.

NJ Roundup Attorney Defends $7B Accord After Complications With Fed Court Claims Emerge

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:37:58 EST

Seeger, of Seeger Weiss in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, told Law.com that the injunction motion is a “tactic to hijack the settlement in exchange for a better deal for their own Roundup clients.

New Ruling Hints at How Courts Might Weigh Privacy Against First Amendment

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:49:41 EST

The decision in Atlas Data Privacy v. Sterling Data Company signals to civil litigators that a constitutional defense won't always end a case early, and provides a glimpse of how courts can be expected to handle conflicts between protection of privacy and First Amendment claims.

Seton Hall Law Student Racks Up Historic 'Jeopardy!' Winning Streak

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:41:54 EST

A part-time student at Seton Hall Law now ranks fifth on the show's all-time list for victories in regular season play, and he will compete for his 30th consecutive victory on the show on Thursday.

As NJ Weighs Opening Up Liability Against ICE Agents, Observers Say Claims May Face Hurdles

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:17 EST

"It has arguably never been harder in American history than it is today, in 2026, to sue a federal official for money damages if they violate your constitutional rights," Harrison Stark of the University of Wisconsin Law School said.

The Mental Health Questions on New Jersey's Application for Firearms Purchaser Identification Card Create a Confusing Landmine that Must be Disarmed

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:59:59 EST

This article is not a commentary on the scope or effectiveness of those laws; it is about fairness and clarity in the application process.

In Era of Daniel's Law, AOC Director Notes Recent Rise in Threats Against Judiciary

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:54:29 EST

In 2018, the judiciary received 872 security reports and 132 threat reports against judges themselves. In 2025, those statistics multiplied to 2,302 security reports and 550 judge-related threat reports.

NJ Attorney Slapped With Second Round of Sanctions Over Repeat AI-Generated False Citations

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:01:28 EST

The judge said she was “appalled by the attorney's conduct and warned that any similar violation in the future could prompt another sanction and a referral to the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board.

Brown Rudnick IP Partner Leaves to Head Sills Cummis Trade Secrets Practice

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:11:21 EST

Jason M. Sobel spent the bulk of his legal career at the now-dissolved Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, before joining Brown Rudnick in March 2021.

Casual Care, Serious Consequences: How Informal Prescribing Can Trigger Medical Board Scrutiny

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:59:59 EST

The lesson for health care practitioners is that regular review of the regulatory requirements can ensure compliance and that casual prescribing may be in violation of state regulations if the necessary components are not met.

McCarter & English Hires Riker Danzig Tax and Corporate Practice Chair

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:24:38 EST

“As my practice has grown and evolved, my clients have grown. I really needed a bigger, more robust platform of other folks doing the kind of work that I'm doing. More people to collaborate with, more resources to support my clients and my practice, incoming McCarter & English partner Jason D. Navarino said.

Table Games Dealers Flush Casinos With New Wage Lawsuits

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:10:55 EST

Tip pooling in casinos has repeatedly prompted litigation, and has become an active area within wage-and-hour law.

NJ's Cohen Placitella Among 13 Firms Vying to Lead Talc MDL Following Beasley Allen DQ

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:04:55 EST

The applications by lawyers including W. Mark Lanier, Mikal Watts and Christopher Placitella come after a federal magistrate judge disqualified Beasley Allen, whose principal, Leigh O'Dell, had served as co-lead counsel for 10 years.

NJ Suit Tees Up Open Questions on Limits of News Gathering Under OPRA

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:04:39 EST

The revised statute requires a showing that the requester had the intention to interfere with an agency's functioning. That's a very high standard, some attorneys said.

When One Lawyer Represents Everyone, No One Is Truly Represented

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:59:59 EST

This is not just a story about one case. It is a story about pressure points in our civil justice system that too often get ignored until something breaks.