Suzette Parmley

April 16, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

In a civil suit for damages on behalf of a victim of childhood sexual assault, the Appellate Division said, "In such matters, judges and lawyers like to invoke the title of one of Shakespeare's early plays. But we find no humor in defendant's comedy of errors."

By Suzette Parmley | Charles Toutant

6 minute read

April 14, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Every state agency is fully focused on the fight against COVID-19 right now," Gov. Phil Murphy said. "This executive order provides them with the flexibility they need by extending deadlines associated with their normal rulemaking work until after this crisis is over."

By Suzette Parmley

3 minute read

April 14, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

S-2333/A-3910, which mirrors legislation in other states, stirred debate in both houses before passing the Legislature Monday. It was signed into law Tuesday.

By Suzette Parmley

11 minute read

April 10, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Regarding the ballot question on marijuana, if we had spoken a month and a half ago, I would have predicted record spending," ELEC executive director Jeff Brindle said. "Now with the pandemic, it will be interesting to watch."

By Suzette Parmley

14 minute read

April 09, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

The JEDS system is rolling out sooner than expected "in light of the courts' suspension of most in-person proceedings and matters to prevent the spread of COVID-19."

By Suzette Parmley

4 minute read

April 06, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

"At this challenging time, the public has a continuing and growing need for legal services in many critical areas," Chief Justice Stuart Rabner stated. "The Court also recognizes that, without a means to pass the bar and obtain a law license, qualified students who expect to graduate this spring may lose job offers, be unable to find legal work, and otherwise suffer financial hardship."

By Suzette Parmley

4 minute read

April 03, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

"The language of Article I [of the New Jersey Constitution] does not establish a constitutional or fundamental right to protect or defend the lives of others," Mercer County Superior Court Judge Robert Lougy ruled.

By Suzette Parmley

7 minute read

April 01, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

"This will allow the Administration and the Legislature to focus fully on leading New Jersey out of this crisis," the joint statement said.

By Suzette Parmley

5 minute read

March 30, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

Under the change, gun retailers will open and do business by appointment only, but ranges will remain closed.

By Suzette Parmley

6 minute read

March 28, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

The proceedings provide a glimpse of how COVID-19 has further upended the already reeling brick-and-mortar retail industry.

By Suzette Parmley

7 minute read