Michael Booth

July 02, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

A New Jersey judge has ruled that the widow of a Trenton police officer, who committed suicide after being identified as having sex with a prostitute, cannot sue a local newspaper or the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office for defamation, emotional distress and other claims.

By Michael Booth

1 minute read

July 02, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

A man who underwent spinal surgery after a rear-end accident was paid a $1.2 million settlement in his Morris County suit, Weintraub v. Cook, in May.

By David Gialanella | Michael Booth

1 minute read

June 29, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

A three-judge Appellate Division panel said the Haddonfield firm and onetime partner Richard Grungo Jr. could not be held liable because Pennsylvania's two-year statute of limitations should apply rather than New Jersey's six-year statute of limitations.

By Michael Booth

1 minute read

June 28, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

A real estate investment company owned by the family of Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law, is suing Jersey City for blocking its attempt to construct a high-rise condominium complex.

By Michael Booth

1 minute read

June 28, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

The New Jersey Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Honeywell International will not be required to contribute to damages from asbestos claims relating to brake and clutch pads from a company it purchased after insurance companies ceased writing policies that would cover asbestos-related illnesses.

By Michael Booth

1 minute read

June 26, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

A federal judge in Texas has ruled that New Jersey should be allowed to intervene in a lawsuit filed by Texas seeking to end the U.S. government's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

By Michael Booth

1 minute read

June 26, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

A federal judge in New Jersey has allowed to proceed a painting contractor's suit against the Delaware River Port Authority in connection with its bid to paint the Commodore Barry Bridge, but dismissed claims filed under state sunshine laws, in the process offering a critique to Pennsylvania lawmakers.

By Michael Booth

1 minute read

June 25, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

After a state appeals court reinstated the case, Fox Rothschild must defend a claim that it negligently disbursed $2.4 million held in trust for a U.K. real estate investor to a Lakewood man who turned out to be running a huge Ponzi scheme.

By Michael Booth

1 minute read

June 22, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation that bars anyone under the age of 18 from getting married, ruling out marriages previously allowed in cases of parental consent.

By Michael Booth

2 minute read

June 22, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

A judge who landed in hot water for allegedly intervening in a child custody matter improperly has been recommended for removal from office, and the New Jersey Supreme Court, set to consider her case later this year, has ordered that her suspension should continue without pay.

By Michael Booth

3 minute read