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August 16, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

DOJ, New Jersey Judiciary Settle Over Language Access Discrimination Allegations, Retaliation Against Court Employee

"The judiciary, like the Department of Justice, is committed to ensuring equal access to the courts for all," Peter McAleer, spokesperson for the Administrative Office of the Courts, said in a statement to the Law Journal.

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August 15, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

J&J Subsidiary Files Suit Against Former Employee for Breach of Noncompete, Accuses Competitor of Poaching Marketing Staff

"Through its most recent hirings, STAAR aims to essentially hire the entire J&J Vision marketing team at a critical time for J&J Vision's business and in the midst of its execution of its short-term and long-term strategic plans," the complaint said.

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August 15, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

OAE Random Audit Reveals Recordkeeping Issues, But Finds Attorney 'Cannot Be Held Wholly Responsible'

"Respondent claimed that he attempted to work with the attorneys whose clients were connected with the inactive balances, but that was 'a strategy that was, for the most part, unproductive due to respondent's lack of authority within the firm's management hierarchy,'" the letter said.

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August 14, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Enzo BioChem Settles With NJ, Other States for $4.5M Over Health Data Breach

"It is stunning that as recently as last year, this health care company apparently did not abide by basic security precautions for online accounts, such as instructing its employees not to share passwords," New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said in a statement on the settlement.

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August 13, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Eggo Waffles Manufacturer Hit With Wrongful-Death Suit for Allegedly Failing to Seek Timely Medical Care for Injured Employee

The complaint alleged that Eggo's failure to assist Earl R. Brown Jr. with his injuries was a direct cause of his death.

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August 12, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Appellate Division Strikes Down Government Records Council's Regulation During Pending Denial-of-Access Complaint

"In its ruling today, the Appellate Division has shown us that the judicial branch continues to uphold government transparency, even if the legislative and executive branches do not," said John Paff, executive director of Libertarians for Transparent Government.

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August 12, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Sills Cummis & Gross Files Suit on Behalf of Companies Challenging Newark's Shipping Container Tax

"One of the main challenges facing Port Newark is the lack of space for container storage and handling. The demand for container storage space has grown significantly in recent years, and Port Newark has struggled to keep up with the demand. As a result, multiple lots where containers are stored are operated off-port by private owners and operators," according to the complaint filed by attorneys with Sills Cummis & Gross.

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August 09, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Norris McLaughlin Backs Paterson Diocese in Fight Over Immigrant Priests

"The impact of defendants' interpretation creates unwarranted discrimination against nonimmigrant religious workers and their religious employers, which is not narrowly tailored to advance any important or compelling government interest," the complaint said.

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August 08, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Supreme Court Finds DWI Case 'Illuminates a Flaw' in Notification Procedures Post-'Cassidy'

"Given the fallibility of the notification procedures post-'Cassidy,' the parties will now be entitled to discovery, which is already readily available and capable of unearthing the procedural irregularities caused by Dennis's misfeasance," Justice Michael Noriega said.

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August 08, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Retiring Justice Lee A. Solomon—'I Never Forgot What It Was Like to Be a Trial Lawyer'

"I want people to remember me fondly as a member of the court at every level and, frankly, at every job," retiring Justice Lee A. Solomon said. "That is the best I could ask for."

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