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Michael Booth

Michael Booth

Trenton Bureau Chief New Jersey Law Journal American Lawyer Media [email protected] Twitter: @mboothnjlj

September 24, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Family Court Judge Reprimanded for Involvement in Friend's Custody Case

The court, in an order dated Sept. 20 and released Monday, issued the reprimand to Essex County Family Part Judge Carolyn Wright.

By Michael Booth

3 minute read

September 24, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

$10 Million Settlement for Double Amputation Following Bus Accident

A West Orange woman has received $10 million in Dertouzos v NJ Transit as compensation for having both legs amputated after being run over by a public…

By Michael Booth | David Gialanella | Charles Toutant

5 minute read

September 21, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

Suit Claiming Mental Health Discrimination Against Amtrak Proceeds

"A jury may determine that the request for psychological services was the motivation to seek Rollins' dismissal," U.S. District Judge Peter Sheridan said.

By Michael Booth

3 minute read

September 20, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

Grewal Names New Civil Rights Division Director

Craig Sashihara, who has been in the position since 2011, is leaving to become counsel to the New Jersey Coordinator for Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies.

By Michael Booth

2 minute read

September 20, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

Progress Made, But Work Remains on Foreclosures, NJ Court Committee Says

"The recommendations set forth by this committee will further improve on efforts to resolve housing disputes in a fair and equitable manner that benefits homeowners, lenders and communities throughout New Jersey," said the chairman of the committee, Appellate Division Judge Glenn Grant, the acting administrative director of the courts, in a statement.

By Michael Booth

4 minute read

September 19, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

Morris County, Churches Ask US Supreme Court to Take Up Preservation Grants Case

The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in April that awarding historic preservation grants to the churches violated the state constitution.

By Michael Booth

3 minute read

September 18, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

Murphy Nominates New Ocean County Prosecutor

Democrat Bradley Billhimer, a veteran Toms River criminal defense lawyer, would succeed Joseph Coronato, a Republican holdover whose five-year term expired in March.

By Michael Booth

2 minute read

September 18, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

Administrative Law Judges Not 'Second-Tier Players,' NJ Supreme Court Says

"The appellate tests for reviewing an administrative disciplinary sanction and a criminal sentence are virtually the same," and the Appellate Division "erred in suggesting that appellate review of a disciplinary sanction imposed by a judge is de novo and different from traditional appellate review of an agency determination," the court said in "Matter of Hendrickson."

By Michael Booth

4 minute read

September 17, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

Mahwah Settles Suit Claiming Ordinances Targeted Orthodox Jewish Community

The township of Mahwah has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by the state last year alleging that the Bergen County municipality adopted two discriminatory ordinances.

By Michael Booth

3 minute read

September 17, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

Spurred by 2015 Supreme Court Decision, Bill Would Allow Prosecution of Sex Crimes Outside NJ

In a unanimous ruling from April 2015 in "State v. Sumulikoski" and "State v. Sopel," the court said New Jersey prosecutors had no authority to prosecute sex crimes that occurred outside of the state's borders. A group of legislators is seeking to vacate that ruling.

By Michael Booth

4 minute read