Colleen Murphy

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

March 13, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Emotional support animals, however, are different from pets and are not subject to general pet policies. ESAs can help people who struggle with mental health issues and other disabilities, and can enable them to function better in their everyday lives," Chief Justice Stuart Rabner said.

By Colleen Murphy

5 minute read

March 13, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Every day the career prosecutors, investigators, and staff at OPIA carry out some of the most complex and high-impact work in the state to clean up corruption, hold wrongdoers to account, and ensure the public's trust in their government," Drew Skinner, incoming executive director, said. "Together we will continue that critical mission without fear or favor."

By Colleen Murphy

4 minute read

March 13, 2024 | The Recorder

At sentencing, Judge William H. Alsup called this "an egregious case" with "hundreds and hundreds of checks written and stolen" by the defendant and emphasized that Santos "took advantage" of the law firm. Alsup further described Santos's conduct as "unforgiveable."

By Colleen Murphy

2 minute read

March 12, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"My impression, overall, is that the utilization of law firms to take on government affairs projects and clients is increasing, which is really positive," David Pascrell, chair of Gibbons' government and regulatory affairs group, said.

By Colleen Murphy

8 minute read

March 12, 2024 | Law.com

"The retailers contend that the birthdate cutoff of January 1, 2000, is arbitrary and thus not rationally related to the town's legitimate interest. We disagree. Line drawing—a legislative necessity—does not, without more, make a law unconstitutional," Associate Justice Dalila Argaez Wendlandt wrote.

By Colleen Murphy

4 minute read

March 11, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Despite the lessons of the last four years, New Jersey remains underprepared for the next emergency," the report said. "We owe it to those who lost their lives, and the families who suffered, as well as the heroic state workers and healthcare professionals."

By Colleen Murphy

4 minute read