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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January 14, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

Bill to 'Level the Playing Field' for Consumers in Arbitration Passes Legislature

S-1490 targets fee shifting and would prohibit any arbitrator from requiring a consumer to pay fees and costs incurred by an opposing party if the consumer does not prevail in arbitration.

By Suzette Parmley

3 minute read

January 13, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

'Katie Brennan Bills' Signed Into Law

The five bills signed are intended to reflect the recommendations by the Legislative Select Oversight Committee's report.

By Suzette Parmley

5 minute read

January 13, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

Bill to Ban 'Gay or Trans Panic' as Criminal Defense Heads to Governor

Assembly co-sponsor John McKeon, an attorney, said, "The 'gay panic or trans panic' defense is not a freestanding defense to criminal liability, but rather a legal tactic."

By Suzette Parmley

4 minute read

January 13, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

Suspended Judge Is 'Learning the Rules and Procedures,' She Says in Answer to Ethics Charges

"Respondent has learned that judicial demeanor extends beyond the bench, inclusive of all court workers, and expresses regret and contrition," the judge said in her answer.

By Suzette Parmley

6 minute read

January 10, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

Bill to Strengthen Attorney General's Authority Under the LAD Gains Traction

"This just creates equity for a class of people who will not necessarily pursue action on their own behalf," Sen. Teresa Ruiz said.

By Suzette Parmley

4 minute read

January 08, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

Defendant's Response to Civil Forfeiture Complaint Held Inadmissible in Criminal Trial

Chief Justice Stuart Rabner said "claimants in a civil forfeiture action who are defendants in a parallel criminal case ... face an untenable choice: to forfeit their property or incriminate themselves."

By Suzette Parmley

7 minute read

January 08, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

Fetal Brain Injury Case Settles for $7.1 Million in Hudson County

A Hudson County boy and his parents reached the settlement with Hoboken University Medical Center and its staff after he was born severely disabled from a delayed delivery.

By Suzette Parmley

5 minute read

January 07, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

Former Atlantic City Business Administrator Jason Holt Joins Chiesa Shahinian

"In rejoining private practice, it was critical for me to transition to a firm with the resources, the platform and—importantly—the right people to help throttle my practice forward," Holt said.

By Suzette Parmley

4 minute read

January 06, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

Anti-Hazing Bills With Tougher Penalties Head to Full Senate

Legislation spurred by the hazing-related death of a Penn State University student in 2017 passed the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee Monday.

By Suzette Parmley

4 minute read

January 03, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Ex-Circuit Judge Droney 'Would Never Really Stay Retired,' Rejoins Day Pitney

"There are still people there I worked with in 1979 and there are new faces as well," said Christopher Droney, a former federal judge and prosecutor.

By Suzette Parmley

5 minute read

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