New Jersey Law Journal

Novel NJ Ruling Finds Remote-Camera Workers Are Employees, Splitting with Fed Classification

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:37:02 EST

The decision classifying Streamate performers as independent contractors is believed to be the first of its kind involving remote webcam models in the country, said Charles Kocher of McOmber McOmber & Luber in Marlton, New Jersey, who represents the plaintiff and members of the class.

NJ Entertainment Lawyers Eye Opportunities as Showbiz Spotlight Falls on Garden State

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:05:50 EST

The Garden State has become a hot spot for major film and television production companies lured by the presence of generous tax incentives, and entertainment attorneys say a shift in the practice area is either already happening or may be waiting in the wings.

Who Decides? Dolson as a Guide, Not a Gavel, and the Jury's Role in Rear-End Collision Cases: Lessons from 'Plonski v. Amador-Hodgson'

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:59:59 EST

The dismissal or rush to judgment of such cases impacts far more than simple courthouse procedure. When trial courts remove these cases from the jury, they do more than clear their dockets. They strip juries of their core function: deciding disputed facts. They also deny parties the right to have those disputes heard by a jury.

Giving Up to Save Down: Income and Estate Tax Efficiencies Through Upstream Estate Planning

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:59:59 EST

By coordinating among generations through sophisticated estate planning strategies, families can mitigate death taxes and avoid income taxes to increase a family's overall wealth. This article summarizes several upstream estate planning techniques along with their associated risks and how to address them.

Law Firms Are Using AI as Strategy Tool, Not for Reliable Forecasts of Litigation Outcomes

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:06:15 EST

Attorneys are using the predictive functions of AI to corroborate or identify potential holes in their thinking about litigation strategy.

The Role of Labor Peace Agreements and Cannabis Unionization in New Jersey and Federal Preemption

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:59:59 EST

New Jersey's LPA requirement raises a central doctrinal question: Can a state condition entry into a licensed market on agreements that directly shape union organizing and collective bargaining?

Upon Reconsideration: Judge Cancels Gift Card Class Action Over Rutgers' Dining Dollars

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:03:53 EST

The decision comes after the Middlesex County Superior Court judge had initially greenlit the case.

Suit Challenging Vineland Data Center Signals Novel Class Action Strategy

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:44:23 EST

"To some extent that's the truth about the data centers," attorney Stuart Lieberman said. "Nobody wants them, and yet everybody wants to use ChatGPT."

When Government Lawyers Start Asking Questions About World Cup Tickets

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:14:59 EST

The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey announced they have subpoenaed FIFA over ticket sales tied to the 2026 World Cup, including the matches scheduled for MetLife Stadium and the final itself. The announcement followed months of public frustration over soaring ticket prices, shifting seat categories, and complaints from fans who say the tickets they ultimately received were not what they believed they had purchased.

On the Move and After Hours: Einhorn Barbarito; Wilentz; Kaufman Dolowich; McCarter & English; Brach Eichler; Faegre Drinker

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:09:59 EST

Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno welcomed six attorneys from Donnelly Minter & Kelly, and more moves.

NJ Justices Clarify Future Medical Expenses Under No-Fault Regime

Fri, 29 May 2026 11:03:28 EST

Murray is a straightforward, sensible opinion that is rooted in the statutory language and the legislative goals underlying the no-fault system.

The Welcome Return of Quasi in Rem Jurisdiction

Fri, 29 May 2026 11:03:24 EST

We cannot predict whether the Third Circuit's Webuild is an anomaly or the advent of the new cottage industry.

Court Improperly Severed Race Bias Claim, Misapplied Recent Anti-Arbitration Law, Appellate Division Says

Thu, 28 May 2026 14:53:57 EST

“The court misapprehended the law when it bifurcated the matter and compelled arbitration of the race-based claims because they are a part of plaintiff's case and relate to her sexual discrimination claims; having arisen from her sexually harassing employment relationship, the Appellate Division ruling stated.

The Governance Gap: Effectively Managing Employee Use of AI in the Workplace

Thu, 28 May 2026 10:14:59 EST

This article discusses the risks posed by the unmanaged use of generative AI (GAI) by employees and provides guidance on how organizations can begin mitigating those risks through well-designed workplace practices, protocols, and policies.

NJ Supreme Court Clarifies Trial Court Role in Determining Expert Testimony Admissibility

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:24:14 EST

“The trial court did not conduct any inquiry as to whether the methodology used by plaintiff's experts met the requirements of Accutane," Justice Anne M. Patterson said.

Big Law Attorney Reprimanded

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:09:34 EST

His experience as counsel for other attorneys facing disciplinary charges gives him a heightened awareness of his recordkeeping violations, the Disciplinary Review Board said in its decision on the case.

No Double Dipping: New Jersey Supreme Court Bars PIP-Covered Future Medical Expenses at Trial

Wed, 27 May 2026 10:29:59 EST

This ruling reinforces a key feature of New Jersey's No-Fault Act: tort recovery is not intended to duplicate benefits available through PIP coverage.

‘Baseless and Untimely': Monsanto Moves to Remand Roundup Settlement After Objectors Head to Federal Court

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:31:44 EST

On Friday, attorney Ashley Keller removed the case behind the $7.25 billion Roundup class action settlement to Missouri federal court on behalf of 10 objectors.

NJ Appeals Court Opens Door for Medical Marijuana Users to Sue Would-Be Employers

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:57:06 EST

The precedential ruling reverses the trial court's decision that had previously dismissed the lawsuit.

Amid Housing Shortage, Land-Use Lawyers Watch Affordable-Housing Litigation

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:59:09 EST

The Clifton litigation is going to have "huge ramifications" because many other New Jersey municipalities have adopted similar quotas, and attorneys will be watching to see if the Clifton ordinance passes judicial muster on both Constitutional and statutory levels, said Thomas F. Carroll III of Hill Wallack in Princeton, who practices land use and affordable housing law but is not involved in the Clifton case.

No More Hiding Behind Federal Preemption: Montgomery and the Future of Broker Liability in New Jersey

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:44:59 EST

'Montgomery' is a landmark decision that opens the courthouse doors in New Jersey and every other state to injured parties pursuing negligent-hiring claims against transportation brokers.