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 01, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer
Panel Tosses Out $800,000 Verdict Against State Farm and Orders New TrialA computer software glitch during jury selection in Escalante v. State Farm that came to light only after the jury reached a verdict was enough to convince a Pennsylvania Superior Court panel to toss out the $800,000 verdict against State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. and remand for a new trial.
By Suzette Parmley
6 minute read
August 30, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
With New Regs in Place, Cannabis Lawyers Expect More Municipalities Will Opt In"At some point, cannabis will be treated like any other regulated entity—whether it's liquor or crypto," said one cannabis lawyer.
By Suzette Parmley
8 minute read
August 27, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
Murphy to Appoint Former Gibbons Counsel Noreen Giblin as Head of Authorities UnitGiblin is replacing Brian Wilton, who is moving on to become NJ Transit's first general counsel, according to a source in the Murphy administration with intimate knowledge of both appointments.
By Suzette Parmley
4 minute read
August 26, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
Multi-Car Collision Yields $1 Million Settlement in Somerset CountyA $1 million settlement was reached on July 23 on behalf of two co-plaintiffs, Brenda Billups and Hakim Hampton, for injuries sustained in a four-car…
By Suzette Parmley
6 minute read
August 24, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
Murphy Signs New Anti-Hazing Law as Colleges Set to ReopenThe Timothy J. Piazza Law that gives New Jersey one of the toughest anti-hazing laws in the country was signed by Gov. Murphy on Tuesday.
By Suzette Parmley
6 minute read
August 20, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
COVID Relief-Packed State Budgets Kept Lawyer-Lobbyists Busy"What is interesting from my perspective is that I did work for long-term clients on the top-ranked bills" while "new clients came on board for representation on completely different issues," one lobbyist said.
By Suzette Parmley
7 minute read
August 19, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
Newark Bus Crash Results in $3.4 Million Settlement for Injured PassengersTwo passengers injured in a broadside crash between two New Jersey Transit buses received $3.42 million to settle their Essex County suit, Banks v.…
By Charles Toutant | Suzette Parmley
5 minute read
August 18, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
Judge Lisa Miralles Walsh to Lead Union VicinageWalsh, 47, who is of Hispanic heritage, will succeed Judge Karen M. Cassidy, who is retiring on Sept. 1 after 21 years on the bench and more than 12 years as assignment judge, according to a release Monday from the judiciary.
By Suzette Parmley
6 minute read
August 16, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
Ocean County Jail Liable for Inmate's Suicide, Rules PanelThe New Jersey Appellate Division upheld a jury verdict that found Ocean County and its health services contractor were liable in the suicide hanging death of a jail inmate and that they were not immune under New Jersey's Tort Claims Act.
By Suzette Parmley
7 minute read
August 16, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
NJ Transit's First General Counsel: Murphy Adviser Brian WiltonThe newly created position was a priority recommendation of the 2018 North Highland Audit ordered by Gov. Phil Murphy to review the embattled agency.
By Suzette Parmley
5 minute read
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