Colleen Murphy

September 25, 2023 | Law.com

"We start with the word 'accident,'" stated Judge Michael S. Catlett, in his written opinion for the court. "Employer suggested during oral argument that a disease not qualifying as an 'occupational disease' cannot qualify as an 'accident.' But that argument is inconsistent with decades of precedent saying otherwise."

By Colleen Murphy

6 minute read

September 25, 2023 | Law.com

This trend was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

By Colleen Murphy

5 minute read

September 22, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Artificial intelligence is a tool that we are still learning about, and while it holds the potential for great opportunities, it can also create significant challenges within the legal community," said Chief Justice Stuart Rabner in a press release on the meeting. "This committee brings together leaders with different backgrounds and perspectives who can engage in a comprehensive review of the myriad issues this new technology presents for the courts."

By Colleen Murphy

2 minute read

September 22, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"It is somewhat ironic that this case involves schools," Chief U.S. District Judge Renée Marie Bumb wrote. "As schoolchildren, we learn about the importance of following the rules. Rules keep the classroom organized and running smoothly. We also learn that when we don't follow the rules, there are consequences."

By Colleen Murphy

5 minute read

September 22, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"These revisions to the Character and Fitness questionnaire encourage Bar candidates to take positive steps to treat their mental health and addiction issues. That approach will enable them to become better lawyers and serve the public well," Chief Justice Stuart Rabner said.

By Colleen Murphy

3 minute read

September 21, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

The New Jersey Attorney General's Office has announced a new request for qualifications for special counsel for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority appointment to the New Jersey Wind Port Project Pool.

By Colleen Murphy

2 minute read

September 20, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"We are convinced plaintiff never deceived defendants," the per curiam appellate opinion said. "When the auction of the chest took place, David Rago Auctions Inc. was a duly formed New Jersey corporation and used its corporate name in the subject auction with defendants."

By Colleen Murphy

6 minute read

September 20, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"This is a matter of convincing the governor and the Senate that this is a crisis," Patrick D. Heller, president of the Hunterdon County Bar Association, said. "I do not know what it is going to take."

By Colleen Murphy

5 minute read

September 19, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"We simply do not find merit in these claims as the order authorizing hybrid and virtual proceedings remains in place," the per curiam opinion said. "In doing so, the order presumes the ability of courts and parties to leverage available technology, resources, and procedures to conduct virtual and hybrid proceedings with every formality of in-person proceedings."

By Colleen Murphy

4 minute read

September 19, 2023 | Law.com

"We respectfully disagree with our sister court's determination that the 'recipient' of the attorney press statements in that case was the newspaper reporter, rather than the public, as well as with that court's ultimate conclusion, which we believe expresses a minority view among the jurisdictions to have considered the issue before us today," Justice Richard L. Gabriel wrote.

By Colleen Murphy

6 minute read