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
September 13, 2019 | Delaware Law Weekly
Three Sentenced for Roles in 2017 Vaughn Correctional Center RiotNew Castle County Superior Court Judge William C. Carpenter Jr. on Friday sentenced three inmates for their roles in the 2017 prison riot at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center, which resulted in the murder of prison officer Lt. Steven Floyd.
By Suzette Parmley
3 minute read
September 12, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Expungement Bill Still Work in Progress in TrentonA marijuana expungement bill conditionally vetoed by Gov. Phil Murphy weeks ago was scheduled for a vote in the Senate Thursday to adopt the governor's proposed changes, but the bill was held.
By Suzette Parmley
5 minute read
September 12, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Two Confirmed to NJ Superior CourtThe confirmations occurred Thursday afternoon at the State House, during the upper chamber's last scheduled voting session until November.
By Suzette Parmley
3 minute read
September 11, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Two South Jersey Attorneys Poised for Superior Court JudgeshipsBenjamin D. Morgan of Archer and Mark B. Shoemaker, a solo practitioner in Woodbury, passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday and are scheduled for confirmation votes Thursday. Both are residents of Gloucester County.
By Suzette Parmley
2 minute read
September 11, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Municipal Judge Admits 'Serious Failure' in Handling Landlord's Cases"In trusting my integrity to render proper decisions, I never considered how my landlord/tenant relationship might look to others. That was a serious failure on my part," the judge said.
By Suzette Parmley
4 minute read
September 10, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Anti-Hazing Bill Spurred by Penn State Student's Death Passes NJ Senate CommitteeIt would upgrade each grade of hazing to a felony, and clarifies prohibited conduct to include causing, coercing or forcing consumption of alcohol or drugs.
By Suzette Parmley
5 minute read
September 10, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
'Frank Discussion' on Sexual Harassment Planned for Series of NJ HearingsAttorney General Gurbir Grewal said the hearings, hosted by the Division on Civil Rights and NJCASA, are to develop a better understanding on how to combat sexual harassment in the workplaces, in housing, and in places of public accommodation.
By Suzette Parmley
3 minute read
September 10, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Settlement Reached in Class Action Over Subaru Infotainment System Includes $1.5M FeeLawyers are seeking approval of a settlement that they say will provide car owners and lessees with benefits valued at more than $6.25 million in litigation over the automaker's allegedly defective Starlink infotainment system.
By Suzette Parmley
5 minute read
September 01, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Atlantic City Dismissed From Civil Suit Over Fatal Police ShootingMoving forward is a claim against two detectives related to the moment that the fatal shot was fired against Shawn Brown, who was armed and being pursued by the officers.
By Suzette Parmley
6 minute read
August 30, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
$1.05 Million Settlement Reached in Monmouth County Auto CaseA Monmouth County suit over a collision that allegedly worsened the plaintiff's back condition, Nunez v. Altschul, was settled on June 18 for $1.05…
By Suzette Parmley
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