Colleen Murphy

August 31, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Today's executive order will clarify, facilitate, and expand pro bono legal representation for the state as well as the counsel procurement process," Gov. Phil Murphy said. "Through signing this executive order, we will save taxpayer money while ensuring the best representation for the state."

By Colleen Murphy

2 minute read

August 31, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

"This court should conclude that the Compact entitles New Jersey to withdraw unilaterally, as it has done in Chapter 324," the U.S. government wrote in its amicus curiae brief to the U.S. Supreme Court.

By Colleen Murphy

4 minute read

August 25, 2022 | Law.com

"The court will not hear a case based on the speculative possibility that a federal issue may be presented at some time in the future," Chief U.S. District Judge William P. Johnson of the District of New Mexico wrote.

By Colleen Murphy

5 minute read

August 24, 2022 | Law.com

"A 'related' article hyperlinked on the sidebar of a webpage is common," stated Judge Michael B. Brennan. "Readers understand that the connection between the content of a webpage and 'related' hyperlinks is attenuated."

By Colleen Murphy

6 minute read

August 24, 2022 | Law.com

"In light of our Supreme Court's holding in Rioux [v. Barry], it is clear that the trial court's judgment cannot stand," said Clark. "The trial court's conclusion that the litigation privilege does not apply to the plaintiff's tortious interference claim because it is more 'akin to claims for vexatious litigation, abuse of process and malicious prosecution' is in direct conflict with our Supreme Court's decision in Rioux."

By Colleen Murphy

5 minute read

August 24, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

Theresa E. Mullen, a former New Jersey Superior Court judge, faces removal from judicial office over her behavior in a lawsuit and her petty disorderly conduct conviction for defiant trespass, according to the findings and recommendations issued by a special panel created by the state Supreme Court.

By Colleen Murphy

5 minute read

August 24, 2022 | Law.com

"Although Congress intended to deregulate airlines' economic policies ... nothing in the ADA or its legislative history supports the view that Congress also intended to immunize airlines from liability for any violations of generally applicable negligence or contract laws," the appeals court said.

By Colleen Murphy

5 minute read

August 23, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal has ruled that a public adjuster, who sued a law firm in a third-party action over the denial of an insurance claim, did not have the material facts necessary to establish a third-party claim, according to the opinion.

By Colleen Murphy

5 minute read

August 23, 2022 | Law.com

"Discovery in the two cases is likely to focus on different facts, and trial and summary judgment are likely to raise differing legal issues," stated U.S. District Judge Susan M. Brnovich of the District of Arizona. "Thus, the Court finds that the cases do not involve common issues of law and fact that would warrant consolidation."

By Colleen Murphy

3 minute read

August 22, 2022 | Law.com

Professor Shaakirrah R. Sanders alleged in district court, that since being hired as a tenure-track professor in 2011, she has endured a culture of racism and sexism perpetuated primarily by two deans of the University of Idaho College of Law.

By Colleen Murphy

5 minute read