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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December 04, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey AG Issues Directive to Help Juveniles Avoid Detention

Under Directive 2020-12, detention is discouraged as long as the diversionary program will promote accountability, advance the juvenile's rehabilitation and not present public safety risks, said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal.

By Suzette Parmley

5 minute read

December 03, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Fired Deputy Warden's Suit Against Prison Board Over Sunshine Act Violations Survives

The ex-deputy warden claims that, despite getting good performance reviews, he was axed without notice, discussion or a public meeting by the prison board in contravention of the state Sunshine Act's provisions on open meetings pertaining to government agencies.

By Suzette Parmley

4 minute read

December 01, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

State Bar and Civil Rights Leaders to Lawmakers: NJ's Cannabis Bill Still Needs Work

As S-21/A-21, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance & Marketplace Modernization Act, and the accompanying decriminalization…

By Suzette Parmley

7 minute read

November 25, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Using Medical Marijuana Not a 'Disability' Under Pa. Human Relations Act, Judge Rules

A Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas judge dismissed discrimination claims by a woman against her hospital employers after she was terminated as a certified medical assistant after testing positive for marijuana use.

By Suzette Parmley

6 minute read

November 24, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

Body-Worn Cameras for NJ Police Signed Into Law

The sponsor, Sen. Shirley Turner, thanked the governor, reminding those watching that the bill had languished for a half dozen years.

By Suzette Parmley

6 minute read

November 24, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

Former Superior Court Judge Bolsters Pashman Stein's Public Interest Practice

Retired Union County Superior Court Judge Stuart Peim will assist pro bono clients with immigration, criminal and other matters through the firm's 1-year-old Justice Gary S. Stein Public Interest Center.

By Suzette Parmley

6 minute read

November 20, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

Salas Speaks Out as Daniel's Law Is Signed Into Law

"Well, Daniel, on behalf of all New Jersey judges, I thank you, son," Salas said.

By Suzette Parmley

8 minute read

November 19, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

Cannabis Gets Green Light From Budget Panels, But Negotiations Continue

Key issues were smoothed over in the form of amendments to the bill, while some are still being worked out.

By Suzette Parmley

7 minute read

November 19, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

No Renomination for Embattled Superior Court Judge Marcia Silva

Judge Marcia Silva will be out in about two months, confirmed Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Nicholas Scutari, D-Union, whose panel oversees all state judicial nominations.

By Suzette Parmley

8 minute read

November 19, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

'No Hold Up': Cannabis Bill Back On Track

The taxation scheme, and the number of cultivation licenses, remain in play.

By Suzette Parmley

3 minute read

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