Colleen Murphy

March 13, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Emotional support animals, however, are different from pets and are not subject to general pet policies. ESAs can help people who struggle with mental health issues and other disabilities, and can enable them to function better in their everyday lives," Chief Justice Stuart Rabner said.

By Colleen Murphy

5 minute read

March 13, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Every day the career prosecutors, investigators, and staff at OPIA carry out some of the most complex and high-impact work in the state to clean up corruption, hold wrongdoers to account, and ensure the public's trust in their government," Drew Skinner, incoming executive director, said. "Together we will continue that critical mission without fear or favor."

By Colleen Murphy

4 minute read

March 13, 2024 | The Recorder

At sentencing, Judge William H. Alsup called this "an egregious case" with "hundreds and hundreds of checks written and stolen" by the defendant and emphasized that Santos "took advantage" of the law firm. Alsup further described Santos's conduct as "unforgiveable."

By Colleen Murphy

2 minute read

March 12, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"My impression, overall, is that the utilization of law firms to take on government affairs projects and clients is increasing, which is really positive," David Pascrell, chair of Gibbons' government and regulatory affairs group, said.

By Colleen Murphy

8 minute read

March 12, 2024 | Law.com

"The retailers contend that the birthdate cutoff of January 1, 2000, is arbitrary and thus not rationally related to the town's legitimate interest. We disagree. Line drawing—a legislative necessity—does not, without more, make a law unconstitutional," Associate Justice Dalila Argaez Wendlandt wrote.

By Colleen Murphy

4 minute read

March 11, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Despite the lessons of the last four years, New Jersey remains underprepared for the next emergency," the report said. "We owe it to those who lost their lives, and the families who suffered, as well as the heroic state workers and healthcare professionals."

By Colleen Murphy

4 minute read

March 08, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"I did not take Judge Grant's harsh grading as criticism of the system, but instead as a strength or acknowledgment that one of the strengths of the system is that you can make changes as you analyze data and realize things can be improved upon," said Alexander Shalom, the senior supervising attorney and director of Supreme Court advocacy for the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey

By Colleen Murphy

3 minute read

March 08, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"During my career, I learned that a good judge works hard, listens and fairly applies the law. But most importantly, a judge is kind and respectful to those who appear before the court," Kevin P. Kelly, of New Milford, told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

By Colleen Murphy

6 minute read

March 07, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Everyone has to try to get on board with that, to avoid the point of litigation. Especially here in New Jersey, we are very protective of the consumer. You have to make sure that any of this information is used in a neutral way that is not going to compromise those protections," Hoagland, Longo's managing partner Chad M. Moore said about the firm's new artificial intelligence practice group.

By Colleen Murphy

3 minute read

March 06, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"The Appellate Division's decision is wrong, and if allowed to stand, sets a dangerous precedent. It invites more and more of New Jersey's government to operate in the shadows—collecting taxes and fees and spending that revenue outside a transparent annual appropriation process," Cargill's petition said.

By Colleen Murphy

4 minute read