Colleen Murphy

September 08, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Sheila Oliver was the greatest partner in government I could have ever hoped for, and she leaves incredibly big shoes to fill," Murphy said in a statement on the appointment. "While no one can truly replace her, I am deeply proud to appoint Secretary of State Tahesha Way to succeed her as lieutenant governor."

By Colleen Murphy

3 minute read

September 08, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

A $2.15 million settlement was reached for the estate of a 24-year-old man who was fatally injured when the brakes failed in dump truck he was operating for his employer.

By Colleen Murphy

4 minute read

September 08, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Too often SLAPP suits have been used to silence criticism through costly and time-consuming legal proceedings. It's a shame that bad actors have exploited our legal system to effectively strip outspoken New Jersey residents of their First Amendment rights," Assemblywoman Carol Murphy said. "Today, we are taking a stand by expediting the dismissal of these lawsuits, doing away with this intimidation tactic, and protecting freedom of speech in our state."

By Colleen Murphy

6 minute read

September 06, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"The New Jersey State Bar Association believes that the right to marry or enter into civil unions is a fundamental right for which race should not be a factor," New Jersey State Bar President Timothy F. McGoughran said in a statement emailed to the Law Journal. "The United States Supreme Court declared this right fundamental under the Equal Protection Clause in 'Loving v. Virginia' and this bill ensures that New Jersey takes the important step to ensure that remains true in our state on this day and in the future."

By Colleen Murphy

5 minute read

September 05, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

By Colleen Murphy

4 minute read

August 31, 2023 | The Recorder

This suit was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

By Colleen Murphy

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August 31, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

The New Jersey complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

By Colleen Murphy

4 minute read

August 31, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"AB 5207 evades easy classification under a particular branch of the Supreme Court's Supremacy Clause jurisprudence," stated Judge Robert Kirsch. "Regardless of the doctrine invoked, the result in this case is clear. A state law that wholesale deprives the federal government of its chosen method of detaining individuals for violating federal law cannot survive Supremacy Clause scrutiny."

By Colleen Murphy

7 minute read

August 31, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"New Jersey is proud of the many options our state offers individuals seeking an affordable, high-quality postsecondary education and must work to ensure these institutions can continue to provide the first-rate education students deserve," said Gov. Phil Murphy. "The appointment of Henry Amoroso, a highly respected turnaround specialist, will help us safeguard our promise to New Jersey students and protect the public interest by promoting financial stability and accountability at New Jersey City University."

By Colleen Murphy

4 minute read

August 31, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"We also find ample support in the record to support Judge Skrod's finding that the claims against the other professional defendants are barred by Rule 4:5-1(b)(2)," stated the opinion. "In that regard, we agree that plaintiffs made a 'tactical decision' not to raise their known malpractice claims in the chancery action based on their miscalculation that Taylor's intentional acts alone warranted a fee award."

By Colleen Murphy

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