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July 30, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Superior Court Judge Punts 'Sore Loser' Challenge to RFK Jr.'s Presidential Candidacy to Secretary of State

"While [Scott] Salmon still has time to object to the petitions of Kennedy's nominating electors, according to the timeline provided by the Secretary of State, any objection to Kennedy's nomination petition had to be filed with the Secretary of State by June 4, 2024," said Donald F. Burke Jr., of the Law Office of Donald F. Burke, who represented Robert F. Kennedy Jr. "Salmon failed to meet the deadline and any contention that Kennedy's nomination petition is barred by the sore loser law is untimely."

By Colleen Murphy

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July 26, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey's Temporary Workers' Bill of Rights Challengers Fall Short Before 3rd Circuit

"We are thrilled that the Third Circuit rejected the challenges to the 2023 Temporary Workers' Bill of Rights, which provide much-needed labor protections to some of our most vulnerable workers," a spokesperson for the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General said in a statement to the Law Journal. "We look forward to continuing to defend this law and to stand up for New Jersey workers in court."

By Colleen Murphy

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July 26, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Counsel to NJ Attorney General Appointed Acting Executive Director of New Jersey Racing Commission

"During the past two years I have relied on Sara's judgment and expertise on horse racing issues and complex questions involving sports wagering and internet gaming," said New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin. "And I have no doubt that Sara will approach her work at the commission with that same dedication and commitment to ensuring the soundness of this crucial industry in New Jersey."

By Colleen Murphy

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July 25, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Town Prevails Over Verizon in Decade-Long Tax Battle in New Jersey Supreme Court

"I am gratified that this long and hard-fought legal battle has been successfully resolved, not only for Hopewell Borough but also for the many other NJ municipalities that rely on the taxes that Verizon is obligated to pay," counsel to Hopewell, Joseph C. Tauriello of The Law Office of Joseph C. Tauriello, told the Law Journal.

By Colleen Murphy

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July 24, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Attorney: Evenly Divided NJ High Court Still Offers 'Flexible, Protective Standard' for Employment-Related Tort Claims Against Religious Institutions

"Today is a very good day for religious liberty. The court unanimously adopted a flexible and protective standard for evaluating employment-related tort claims brought against religious institutions, and its specific holding will provide those institutions with important legal protections in communicating with their faith communities without fear of groundless defamation claims," said Akiva Shapiro, a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher who served as counsel for the Rosenbaum Yeshiva defendants.

By Colleen Murphy

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July 24, 2024 | Law.com

Title IX Heads to US Supreme Court: Department of Education Seeks Relief From Enjoining Dozens of Unchallenged Provisions

"First, the district court plainly erred in enjoining dozens of provisions that respondents have not challenged and that the court did not find likely unlawful," the stay application argued. "Like the injunction in Labrador, that sweeping relief ignores the fundamental principle that equitable relief must be tailored to match the plaintiffs' injuries and legal claims."

By Colleen Murphy

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July 23, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

$1.6 Million Settlement Reached for Construction Worker Injured in High-Rise Scaffolding Accident

A $1.6 million settlement has been reached for a Hackensack construction worker injured when an electrical cord broke free from the scaffolding above and fell nearly 37 floors, striking the man and causing serious injuries.

By Colleen Murphy

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July 22, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

3rd Circuit Reinstates Harassment Claims: Dispute Over EEOC's Right-to-Sue Notice Date to Be Determined by a Jury

"We have not yet addressed whether such an action suffices to start the 90-day clock," Judge Arianna Freeman wrote for the court. "Under the circumstances here—where the upload was not accompanied by a direct communication to the plaintiff or her lawyer—we hold that it does not."

By Colleen Murphy

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July 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Area of Developing Case Law: Appellate Division Finds No Implied Contract Between Municipal Water Providers, Residents

"We are pleased with the court's decision and the fact that it is published is going to provide a great comfort to municipalities across the state," counsel for Brooklawn, M. James Maley Jr., a partner with Maley Givens, told the Law Journal.

By Colleen Murphy

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July 18, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Appellate Court Clarifies County Park's Immunity From Personal Injury Suit Under Landowners Liability Act

"The park is a 'premises' under N.J.S.A. 2A:42A-3(a), and the judge properly determined the county was entitled to LLA immunity," Appellate Division Judge Jessica R. Mayer said.

By Colleen Murphy

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