New Jersey Law Journal

Athlete Harassment in Sports Betting: How State Regulators and Industry Stakeholders are Fighting Back

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:19:59 EST

Regulators, lawmakers, operators and professional leagues are responding with a series of regulatory, legislative and technological tools to protect athletes and other sports participants vulnerable to betting-related harassment.

Sherill Advances Nominees for Hunterdon, Mercer Bench

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:38:11 EST

Gov. Mikie Sherrill has filed notices of intent to nominate four attorneys for Superior Court of New Jersey and Tax Court of New Jersey. The nominations suggest Sherrill is keeping the state's courts staffed at optimal levels.

Men Like the Ex-Lieutenant Governor Still Don't Get It

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:52:58 EST

Enough is enough.

After the Standoff: Why New Jersey Must Reform Its Executive Succession Framework

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:52:52 EST

State leaders must forcefully resist any future impulse to stretch the constitution's temporary and permanent disability provisions to manage a crisis of political or ethical misconduct.

On the Move and After Hours: Weber Gallagher; Lowenstein Sandler; Greenbaum Rowe; Sill Cummis; Capehart Scatchard; Mark & Kleinfeldt

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:59:59 EST

Weber Gallagher announced the election of three new partners Ruby Delarosa, Christian Merlino, and Melissa P. Tsynman, two of whom are in New Jersey, and more moves.

Will Injury Lawyers Need New Skills as Robots Become More Pervasive?

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:31:30 EST

If a plaintiff-side lawyer uses the wrong terminology in a discovery request, the defense doesn't have to respond.

The Most Important Question About a Law Firm MSO Isn't Who Owns It. It's Who Can Say No.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:04:59 EST

The legal profession is changing. Capital, technology and sophisticated business management are going to play larger roles in law firms, not smaller ones. Pretending otherwise won't preserve professional independence. Defining the boundaries might.

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.