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
December 31, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Brain Injury in Elevator Shaft Fall at Kean University Yields $3 Million SettlementPlaintiff Michael Cupo sued two firms charged with building a multipurpose academic building at the university after he fell down an elevator shaft in 2016 that he contends was ill-lit and negligently operated.
By Suzette Parmley
5 minute read
December 31, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
'Commitment to Reform': Legislation Against Harassment in Government Advancing as Allegations MountIn addition to the pending bills, legislative leaders also have formed a committee in response to a recent report detailing stories of sexual misconduct recounted by women working in state government.
By Suzette Parmley
7 minute read
December 27, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
New Hair Discrimination Law Requires Reexamining Workplace Policies, Employment Attorneys Say"It is important for New Jersey employers to be aware of the new CROWN Law and ensure that they are in compliance, which means amending relevant policies and procedures and training staff," Jennifer O'Neill said.
By Suzette Parmley
6 minute read
December 18, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Marijuana Expungement Bill Signed Into LawLegislation for the expungement of low-level marijuana offenses, which faltered earlier in the year, was signed into law.
By Suzette Parmley
5 minute read
December 18, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
'Toys 'R' Us Bill' Sizes Up Prelayoff Notice, Severance PayThe measure, which recently passed the Senate, seeks to amend the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act and was prompted by the bankruptcy of Toys "R" Us.
By Suzette Parmley
3 minute read
December 17, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
'Crown Act' to Ban Hair Discrimination Awaits SignatureA New Jersey bill, known as the "Create a Respectful and Open Workspace for Natural Hair Act" or CROWN Act, would prohibit discrimination on the basis of hairstyle, type or texture under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination.
By Suzette Parmley
4 minute read
December 17, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Voters to Decide on Legalizing Recreational MarijuanaThe issue will now be put before voters as a question on the 2020 ballot after having achieved the required three-fifths majority of votes in both the Senate and Assembly this year.
By Suzette Parmley
5 minute read
December 16, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Senate Tenures 11 to Superior Court, Approves New JudgesThe full Senate, convening on its final voting session before the new year, approved 11 reappointments of sitting superior court judges, as well as three new superior court judges and two administrative law judges.
By Suzette Parmley
3 minute read
December 16, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
'Private Politicking': Former School Board Attorney's Defamation Claim FailsU.S. District Judge William Martini said: "These facts ... are insufficient to constitute official conduct," added Martini. "It was 'private politicking.'"
By Suzette Parmley
6 minute read
December 12, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Senate Judiciary Committee Approves 5 Judges for Tenure, 2 New Judge NomineesThe Superior Court nominee is Joseph Adam Levin, managing partner of Levin Weinstock Levin in Atlantic City.
By Suzette Parmley
4 minute read