Charles Toutant

March 21, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"[W]hat everyone fails to realize is that if you're home on the couch doing what you're supposed to be doing, you won't ever be one of those numbers no matter what your race, religion, or political affiliation!" the employee posted about police killings of Black people.

By Charles Toutant

5 minute read

March 20, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Edward S. Kiel's confirmation brings the District of New Jersey to its full complement of 17 judges. The U.S. Senate approved Kiel to fill the vacancy on the court that was created when Kevin McNulty went on senior status in October 2023.

By Charles Toutant

2 minute read

March 20, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

The flap over Mangi's links to the Alliance of Families for Justice bears similarities to the heavy criticism he received for his connection to Rutgers University's Center for Security, Race and Rights. In the case of the Rutgers group, as with the AFJ, Mangi was one of many individuals on the advisory board.

By Charles Toutant

5 minute read

March 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"The reason the attorneys don't like it is because attorneys don't want to be put into a situation where they stand up in front of a judge and they don't know what they're doing," said Edward Zohn, the attorney for the plaintiffs.

By Charles Toutant

4 minute read

March 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

The suit was mediated twice with no immediate resolution and slated for trial on Feb. 20, Timothy J. Fonseca of Corradino & Papa said.

By Charles Toutant

4 minute read

March 18, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Speaking of Mangi, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker said, "That he has maintained his pride for our country and commitment to public service despite the false attacks levied against him speaks to his integrity and his preparedness to serve on the Third Circuit. I'm proud to champion his nomination."

By Charles Toutant

5 minute read

March 15, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"We're happy that this moment finally came and we still have a lot of work ahead of us," said John Baldante, a lawyer representing survivors of abuse.

By Charles Toutant

5 minute read

March 14, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

The New Jersey Association for Justice is likely to challenge Opinion 745 to the Supreme Court, the group's president said.

By Charles Toutant

5 minute read

March 13, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

The plaintiff's lawyer described his client as a highly credible witness who has "been consistent in all of this and has as clear a memory as I've ever seen in a client for the past 25 years."

By Charles Toutant

6 minute read

March 12, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"I've seen technology change the way that we practice, like allowing for virtual law firms, using the cloud, being able to share documents easily online, but this is just, like, next level," attorney and author Carolyn Elefant said.

By Charles Toutant

7 minute read