Colleen Murphy

March 22, 2024 | The Recorder

"Indeed, both of Mr. Lofton's immediate supervisors, John Barber and Jeffrey Ranen, have a well-documented 15-year history of exchanging racist remarks over defendant's email system with lawyers throughout LBBS—ranging from junior associates to fellow partners," the complaint said. "These emails included 'gratuitous use' of the n-word."

By Colleen Murphy

5 minute read

March 21, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

The jury returned a $4.7 million molded verdict, which ranked among the 20 largest personal injury awards reported for 2023 by the Law Journal.

By Colleen Murphy

3 minute read

March 21, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"The record shows that the court struck the essential defense of non-liability. Its order is contrary to the fundamental principal underlying sanctions—to compel discovery compliance to ensure cases are decided on their merits," the opinion said.

By Colleen Murphy

4 minute read

March 20, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Through Governor Murphy's historic investments in higher education, New Jersey is a national leader in making postsecondary education more accessible and affordable," Margo Chaly said .

By Colleen Murphy

3 minute read

March 20, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

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By Colleen Murphy

3 minute read

March 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"The Senate Judiciary Committee has worked tirelessly to make sure we are filling vacancies with the most qualified judges possible, and we have delivered on that promise," Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Brian Stack said in a statement. "I look forward to continuing to close the judge vacancy gap in New Jersey so that we can reduce delays in cases and address our court system's backlog."

By Colleen Murphy

6 minute read

March 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"It is important to have a seat at the table and a voice in the conversation," Joseph H. Lemkin, JBAR president and a shareholder with Stark & Stark, said. "The formation of JBAR ensures the Jewish legal community will have just that. It's time now to put a spotlight on our history and advocate for our Jewish legal community."

By Colleen Murphy

3 minute read

March 18, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"The courts have said they can function with no more than 25 to 30 vacancies," New Jersey State Bar Association President Timothy McGoughran said. "We appreciate the Senate's work, but retirements continue to happen and we still have people who have been signed off on whose packages need to be put through."

By Colleen Murphy

5 minute read

March 15, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"With Dina's focus in human resources counseling, John's high-stakes trial experience and Doug serving as a key resource for labor and workplace safety matters in the state, we are thrilled to welcome such talented attorneys and bolster our ability to meet rising demand in New Jersey and beyond," Jason C. Gavejian, managing principal of the firm's Berkeley Heights office, said.

By Colleen Murphy

4 minute read

March 14, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"You are somebody who has shown, not only your ability to do the job, but to do it well," said Sen. Nellie Pou, D-Bergen and Passaic, of Administrative Law Judge Elissa Mizzone Testa, nominated to succeed Judge Thomas F. Brogan on the Passaic County Superior Court bench. "You have been remarkably regarded and respected in your current field, not only as an attorney, but ... as a judge."

By Colleen Murphy

6 minute read