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
November 20, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
'Major Ramifications': Court Weighs Manufacturers' Duty to Warn of Asbestos in Replacement PartsDefense attorney Sean Marotta of Hogan Lovells argued that the decision below "contravenes decades of precedent," while plaintiff attorney Christopher Placitella of Cohen, Placitella & Roth argued that "the policy reasons for imposing duty to warn here are significant."
By Suzette Parmley
9 minute read
November 18, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Lawmakers Push for Ballot Question to Legalize Adult Use MarijuanaSenate President Steve Sweeney, D-Gloucester, and Sen. Nicholas Scutari, D-Middlesex, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued a joint statement announcing the introduction of legislation to seek voter approval of a constitutional amendment to legalize adult use marijuana in the Garden State.
By Suzette Parmley
6 minute read
November 15, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Bill to Regulate Arbitrators Targets Fee-Shifting, Other PracticesS-1490 states: "Under New Jersey's current law, there are rules governing arbitrators and arbitration generally, but there are no rules pertaining to the regulation of arbitration organizations."
By Suzette Parmley
2 minute read
November 14, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Read the Document: Poritz-Chaired Committee's Sentencing Recommendations Size Up Prison Racial Disparity"I thought I had retired but I was wrong," former Chief Justice Deborah Poritz said in a release announcing the commitee's recommendations. "Every once in a while, there is an opportunity to work with a group of talented, dedicated people, to do something that will make in a difference in people's lives."
By Suzette Parmley
2 minute read
November 14, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Package of Bills Targeting Vaping, Menthol Cigarettes Sail Through Committees in TrentonBills to counter youth vaping and smoking passed both Assembly and Senate committees Thursday, though not without opposing testimony.
By Suzette Parmley
6 minute read
November 13, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Attorney Can't Nix $89K Fee Payment Due to Camden CountyU.S. District Judge Noel Hillman said the repeated missed deadlines and filings did not constitute "excusable neglect" for reconsideration of the judgment.
By Suzette Parmley
4 minute read
November 12, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
NJ Judiciary Forms Mental Health Advisory CommitteeThe formation of the Mental Health Advisory Committee was announced Tuesday. It will include representatives from the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government.
By Suzette Parmley
2 minute read
November 12, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
NJ Transit Settles With Woman Injured in Hoboken Terminal Crash for $1.5MThe case stemmed from the Sept. 29, 2016, train crash into the Hoboken Terminal. Plaintiff Latonya Story was seated in the last car when the train crashed into the platform during its arrival at the terminal.
By Suzette Parmley
6 minute read
November 11, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Sills Cummis Family Practice Leader Bernstein Brings Group to Phillips NizerJan Bernstein launched a family practice at Sills Cummis & Gross in 2015 after leaving Riker Danzig.
By Suzette Parmley
3 minute read
November 08, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Bill to Establish Central Drug Courts for Municipalities Passes CommitteeA representative for the Administrative Office of the New Jersey Courts testified that, while her office has no official position on the bill, it did have concerns over jurisdiction, administration and expenses.
By Suzette Parmley
5 minute read