January 07, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Long Branch Police Officer Settles Consolidated Auto Case for $1.62 MillionA former Long Branch police officer has received $1.62 million as compensation for injuries he received in two separate accidents: one while off-duty…
By Michael Booth | Charles Toutant
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January 04, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Katie Brennan, Murphy Official Accusing Fellow Staffer of Rape, Files Tort Claims NoticeThe notice, required under the state's Tort Claims Act, was filed on Dec. 28 by Katie Brennan's attorney, Kathryn McClure of Smith Eibeler in Holmdel.
By Michael Booth
3 minute read
January 04, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Court Hears Arguments on Injured Volunteer Firefighter's Entitlement to Workers' Comp BenefitsThe New Jersey Supreme Court is deciding whether a volunteer firefighter injured while responding to a fire should be awarded workers' compensation benefits even though she does not have outside employment.
By Michael Booth
4 minute read
January 04, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Justices Mull Reach of Charitable Immunity in Monmouth University Concert InjuryThe case hinges on whether the show should, in fact, be considered a "cultural" or "educational" event, in conformity with the school's charitable purpose.
By Michael Booth
4 minute read
January 02, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Rutgers Law School Names Mutcherson Camden Co-DeanRutgers University Law School has tapped Kimberly Mutcherson, a vice dean and professor, as co-dean for the Camden campus, representing the first woman, the first African-American, and the first member of the LGBT community to hold a dean position at the law school.
By Michael Booth
4 minute read
January 02, 2019 | National Law Journal
Fourth Cir. Reinstates Retaliation Claim for United Airlines WhistleblowerThe appeals court said there was sufficient evidence to show that United did, in fact, retaliate against plaintiff David Grant for firing him after he made his complaints.
By Michael Booth
3 minute read
December 27, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal
NJ AG's Office Blocks Philadelphia Company From Selling Unregistered SecuritiesThe office's Bureau of Securities issued a cease-and-desist order to the company, Complete Business Solutions Group.
By Michael Booth
2 minute read
December 26, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal
Newark Judge Denies Ethics Charges Over Litigant's Lengthy Jail StayJudge Marvin Adames is facing disciplinary charges over having a woman jailed for more than three weeks over a Christmas holiday.
By Michael Booth
4 minute read
December 26, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal
Middlesex Jury Delivers $2.5 Million Verdict in Case of Multi-Vehicle AccidentIn Tomaselli v. Siegal, a Middlesex County jury awarded a South Brunswick woman and her husband $2.5 million as compensation for injuries she sustained…
By Michael Booth | Charles Toutant
4 minute read
December 21, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal
Lawyer's Reference to Barred Evidence During Summation Upends No-Cause Verdict"We are satisfied defense counsel's summation exceeded the acceptable bounds of argument, resulting in both prejudice to plaintiff and a miscarriage of justice under the law," the Appellate Division said.
By Michael Booth
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