Suzette Parmley

Trenton Correspondent who covers the N.J. Supreme Court, Governor, Legislature. She also contributes to The Legal Intelligencer and law.com. Suzette joined New Jersey Law Journal in Jan. 2019 from the Philadelphia Inquirer where she was a former Trenton Statehouse Correspondent and Business Reporter/Columnist. Awards: 1st Place for 2020 coverage of NJ Supreme Court; 2019 Specialized Writing Category, 5-time winner of the Business Financial Writing Portfolio Award from the New Jersey Press Association. Graduate of the Fels Center of Government/University of Pennsylvania. Email: [email protected] or follow on Twitter: @SuzParmley

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April 08, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

'All Remember Him in Such a Good Way': Judge James Troiano Dies at 71

Troiano's late career was marked by criticism over how he and another judge handled a juvenile case involving sexual assault allegations, but family and former colleagues are remembering him for his accomplishments as a judge and a mentor.

By Suzette Parmley

10 minute read

April 06, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

How the Supreme Court's Ruling on a Retracted Work Promise 'Impacts All Employers in New Jersey'

"Although the court ruled within the context of the Uniform Securities Law, I can envision the court's teachings to apply in other settings," Peter Verniero said.

By Suzette Parmley

10 minute read

April 01, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

2 Nominees for Federal Court Signal End of NJ's Judicial Drought

New Jersey's federal judicial drought could soon be over pending the pair of nominations announced earlier this week that were among President Joe Biden's first slate of 11 nominees for federal judgeships.

By Suzette Parmley | Charles Toutant

9 minute read

March 31, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Tractor-Trailer Sideswipe Case in Union County Settles For $1.15 Million

In Cuevas v. Maldonado/E-Z Trans Corp, a motorist who was left with spine and back injuries after being sideswiped by a tractor-trailer settled her…

By Suzette Parmley | Charles Toutant

5 minute read

March 26, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

A Dozen Nominees Confirmed for Superior Court

The judges were confirmed during a two-hour session, where new glass enclosures were erected in front of senators to comply with COVID-19 restrictions.

By Suzette Parmley

10 minute read

March 24, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

With Charles Barker's Appointment to Cannabis Commission, NAACP-NJ Says It Won't File Lawsuit

Charles Barker has served on the staff of U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, and is former associate general counsel for Alma Realty Corp.

By Suzette Parmley

7 minute read

March 23, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

No Right to New Counsel for Murder Defendant With Last-Minute Request, Court Rules

The majority upheld defendant Luis Maisonet's conviction even though the trial court fell short in conducting the necessary analysis.

By Suzette Parmley

8 minute read

March 19, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Motorcycle vs. Ambulance Collision Results in $4.5 Million Settlement in Monmouth

A man who was seriously injured when his motorcycle collided with an ambulance was paid a $4.5 million settlement in his Monmouth County personal injury…

By Charles Toutant | Suzette Parmley

4 minute read

March 18, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Proposed Family Leave Changes 'Adding Clarity' on COVID-19, Lawyers Say

Lawyers generally welcome the changes, though some cautioned the DCR not to go too far.

By Suzette Parmley

9 minute read

March 17, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

'A Victory for Pennsylvania Farmers': In 'Cattle-Shifting Ponzi Scheme,' Federal Judge Says Sellers Were Shorted by Buyer's Middleman

In a dispute over cattle contracts, a federal judge ruled that a pair of cattle sellers were defrauded by defendants who acted with an intermediary in what he described as a "cattle-shifting Ponzi scheme" and granted summary judgment on their behalf for money owed.

By Suzette Parmley

6 minute read

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