New Jersey Law Journal

'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.

NJ DEP Issues Record $1M Fine for Vineland Data Center

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:05:16 EST

The Garden State's financial penalty comes on the heels of other state agencies across the U.S. also cracking down on data centers' violations of environmental regulations.

Driver's Various Roles Complicate $7.25M Princeton Settlement After Fatal Crash

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:33:08 EST

The wrongful death lawsuit was over Princeton Mayor Mark Freda's high-speed pursuit of a stolen Jeep.

NJ Firms Find Opportunity in All Sides of the Data Center Boom

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:12:31 EST

While some firms are seeing a boost in work representing those looking to develop data center projects, other firms are seeing a boost in work representing those who want to keep data centers out of their communities.

Courts Chill to Climate Superfund Proposals

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:44:59 EST

Climate change is real and its impacts are serious but the revenue to address these concerns must be found in a legally permissible manner.

NJ Appeals Court: Injured Worker Can't Use Discrimination Law to Recover Injury Damages

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:38:53 EST

“Unlike the injury in Richter, the bodily injury at issue in this case—the shoulder injury—was not caused by discrimination, a failure to accommodate, or any other conduct the legislature intended to eradicate with its enactment of the LAD, the Appellate Division wrote.

When AI Becomes a Legal Liability: Emerging Risks to Trade Secrets, Privilege, and Confidentiality

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:29:59 EST

Recent decisions have begun to address four recurring questions: whether sharing information with AI platforms can destroy trade secret protection, waive privilege or work product protection, create discoverable business records, or trigger liability under confidentiality agreements.

Are Workers' Walk Time Worth Money in Court? It Depends

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:52:12 EST

The cases—involving Target Corp. and Amazon—show laws concerning payment for pre- and post-shift activities are highly variable from state to state, where tribunals disagree on the issue.

What Happened to the New Jersey Law Journal's Judicial Survey?

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:29:59 EST

Knowing how a judge manages a courtroom doesn't tell you how that judge will decide your case. Nor should it. But it can tell you how to present the case efficiently, what the judge expects from counsel and how to avoid wasting everyone's time.

A Courageous Civil Rights Crusader Leaves Us

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:02:40 EST

Ed led and engaged in some of the state's most important civil rights battles over his 17 years as legal director.

On the Move and After Hours: McCarter & English; Christian Health; Epstein Ostrove; Archer; Einhorn Barbarito; Volunteer UP

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:59:59 EST

McCarter & English announced that veteran trial lawyer and strategic adviser Mark Salah Morgan has joined the firm's business litigation group as a partner in its Newark office, and more moves.

Ex-J&J Division Kenvue Wins First-Ever Jury Verdict Tied to Recalled Sunscreen

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:35:13 EST

A three-week trial against Kenvue Brands, formerly Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., ended on Tuesday after a Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas jury found Neutrogena aerosol sunscreen did not cause two women to die of leukemia.

NJ Supreme Court Rejects Health Insurers' Bid to Consolidate ‘No Surprises Act' Litigation

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:07:24 EST

The denial comes as lawsuits brought under the No Surprises Act continue to accumulate in New Jersey courts.

Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: The Evolving Legal Landscape for New Jersey Employers

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:29:59 EST

For New Jersey employers, the growing availability of these tools presents an important reality: the technology may be new, but many of the laws governing its use are not.

Former NJ AG's Firm Helms Copyright Fight Against OpenAI, Microsoft on Behalf of 500-Plus Regional News Publishers

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:25:34 EST

Platkin LLP, a boutique law firm founded by the former attorney general of New Jersey, has filed two copyright infringement lawsuits on behalf of more than 500 regional news publishers against OpenAI Inc. and Microsoft Corp. in ongoing multidistrict litigation.

Backed By Lamb McErlane, Norcross Files $100M Suit Against Inquirer Over Dropped Prosecution

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:54:42 EST

Joseph Podraza, who is representing Norcross, is a well-known defamation and complex commercial litigation attorney, who often represents high-profile clients, including former labor leader John Dougherty and top tier personal injury law firm Kline & Specter.

What Might Come Next If the 3rd Circuit Strikes Down Daniel's Law

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:51:33 EST

With an uncertain future for the judicial security law named for her late son, U.S. District Judge Esther Salas has rolled up her sleeves to encourage parties to resolve their differences. But some question the merits of the proposed legislation that's being studied as a means of saving Daniel's Law.

Our Clients' Most Serious Injuries Are Often the Ones That No One Can See

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:14:59 EST

Helping reluctant clients understand the nature of psychological injury and the importance of proving causation are the keys to maximizing the odds that they receive compensation for their injuries. Here are five steps for helping clients overcome reluctance to address psychological injuries resulting from a traumatic event.

With New Adds, Scarinci Hollenbeck Has Brought on 20 Lawyers in Less Than Six Months

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:12:04 EST

The additions now mark 12 attorneys who have moved from Weiner Law Group to Scarinci Hollenbeck since June.

The Finality Paradox: En Banc Third Circuit Confronts the Limits of Arbitral Authority

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:30:53 EST

The court's ultimate en banc decision carries sweeping national implications, threatening to redefine the strategic landscape for advocates, corporate entities, and domestic arbitrators alike.

Barocas, Who Fought for Justice and Bravely Faced Adversity, Dead at 59

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:30:53 EST

Edward Barocas fought racial profiling by the New Jersey State Police and challenged the federal governments use of surveillance, secret detentions and closed door deportation hearings following 9/11. A friend said a lifetime of increasingly debilitating muscular dystrophy didn't stop his crusade for constitutional justice.

So, You're an Expert on AI Is Your Expert?

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:14:59 EST

Ensuring appropriate use of AI by expert witnesses is necessary from both a strategic litigation perspective, and for management of the lawyer's own risks.