New Jersey Law Journal

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.

Phila. Judge Revokes Pro Hac Vice Admissions for Beasley Allen Team in J&J Talc Mass Tort

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:21:13 EST

The court's decision is based on a factual record established during the broader New Jersey talc multidistrict litigation, where extensive federal state evidentiary hearings in 2024 examined the conduct of James Conlan and Andy Birchfield.

Recognizing and Combating 'Reptile Tactics' in Litigation, Part 2

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:59:59 EST

In part one of this series, I addressed how reptile tactics taint the litigation process and how to recognize them. This article addresses strategies to combat those tactics and how courts have responded when challenges are raised.

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.