Michael Booth

August 01, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

Criminal defendants in New Jersey facing pretrial detention under the state's new bail system do not have an automatic right to confront witnesses at their hearings, the state Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday.

By Michael Booth

8 minute read

July 31, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey may soon join a growing number of states recognizing a fiduciary heir's right to obtain control of a decedent's digital assets.

By Michael Booth

3 minute read

July 31, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

A mortgage lender participating in New Jersey's foreclosure mediation program may not unilaterally modify the terms of a mediated settlement designed to keep the homeowner in his or her home, the state Supreme Court ruled on Monday.

By Michael Booth

6 minute read

July 24, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

The New Jersey State Bar Association is leading a coalition urging lawmakers to shorten the filing period for malpractice claims from six to two years, but the state's principal plaintiffs bar group and others stand opposed.

By Michael Booth

6 minute read

July 21, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

Legislation that would greatly expand the state's 8-year-old paid family leave program was met with a conditional veto.

By Michael Booth

4 minute read

July 21, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

Gov. Chris Christie on Friday vetoed legislation that would have imposed taxes on the state's burgeoning "home-sharing" industry.

By Michael Booth

3 minute read

July 21, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

A New Jersey appeals court has upheld the award of almost $230,000 to attorney for the city of Orange who was fired after he refused to waive a workers' compensation lien on a city employee.

By Michael Booth

3 minute read

July 21, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

A New Jersey attorney and prominent environmental activist has been found dead in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest, where he had gone hiking last month.

By Michael Booth

2 minute read

July 20, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

A Tinton Falls couple who own two investment companies will pay $2.1 million to settle claims filed by the New Jersey Attorney General's Office for violating state securities laws.

By Michael Booth

7 minute read

July 20, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

The New Jersey Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that a youth ministry volunteer who also is a convicted sex offender can be prosecuted for violating his parole by being involved in a "youth-serving organization."

By Michael Booth

5 minute read