Michael Booth

June 22, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

The New Jersey Assembly on Thursday passed legislation designed to expand the state's 8-year-old paid family leave program.

By Michael Booth

7 minute read

June 21, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

In a rare self-reversal, the New Jersey Supreme Court has overturned its five-year-old ruling that permitted appeals courts judges to use their own judgment in reviewing decisions made by trial judges regarding the admissibility of evidence in criminal trials.

By Michael Booth

4 minute read

June 21, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has nominated nine lawyers to various judicial positions, including seven to the Superior Court bench. He also has nominated an appeals court judge for tenure.

By Michael Booth

13 minute read

June 21, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

First Assistant Essex County Prosecutor Robert Laurino has been tapped by Attorney General Christopher Porrino to replace Carolyn Murray as the acting county prosecutor.

By Michael Booth

2 minute read

June 20, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

Lawyers squared off before the New Jersey Supreme Court on Tuesday over whether Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, the state's largest health insurer, can proceed with its planned rollout of its two-tiered Omnia Health Alliance Insurance Plan.

By Michael Booth

4 minute read

June 20, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

The New Jersey Senate on Monday gave final legislative approval to a bill that would impose taxes on the burgeoning home-sharing industry.

By Michael Booth

6 minute read

June 20, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey lawmakers took a step forward Monday on legislation opposing President Trump's immigration policies—which would use state funds to reimburse local governments for federal funds they may lose if they declare themselves sanctuary cities.

By Michael Booth

4 minute read

June 19, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

A committee of the New Jersey Assembly has recommended passage of a bill that would greatly expand the state's 8-year-old paid family leave program.

By Michael Booth

7 minute read

June 19, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey lawmakers may help travelers quench their thirsts in the wee hours of the morning at Newark Liberty International Airport.

By Michael Booth

2 minute read

June 16, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

The New Jersey Supreme Court has agreed to determine whether Princeton-based Heartland Payment Systems will be allowed to collect more than $2 million in counsel fees after it successfully fought an ex-employee's whistleblower and breach-of-contract lawsuit.

By Michael Booth

8 minute read