December 23, 2024 | Law.com
Federal Judge Named in Lawsuit Over Underage Drinking Party at His California Home“Plaintiff alleges that there was significant underage drinking going on at the Scarsi home without any hired security or proper supervision," the complaint said.
By Colleen Murphy
2 minute read
December 23, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal
NJ U.S. Attorney, Philip Sellinger, Announces Resignation“Serving as the United States Attorney has been the honor of a lifetime,” U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger of the District of New Jersey said in a statement.
By Colleen Murphy
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December 23, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal
Appellate Division Greenlights State Bar's Leadership Diversity Initiatives“This case not only vindicates affirmative action in New Jersey but also stands for the proposition that freedom of association is a basis for doing good things, like affirmative action, and not just the kind of troubling and invidious discrimination, as was allowed in [Boy Scouts of America v.] Dale,” Lawrence Lustberg of Gibbons said.
By Colleen Murphy
5 minute read
December 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal
Temporary Fix to Public Notice Law Easily Approved in NJ SenateIf Gov. Phil Murphy signs the measure into law, it will relieve local governments from the looming public notice crisis.
By Colleen Murphy
4 minute read
December 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal
Meet the Judges: Senate Confirms 7 Superior Court Nominees in Final 2024 SessionIn the New Jersey Senate’s final 2024 session, the legislators confirmed a new Mercer County prosecutor and seven nominees to the Superior Court.
By Colleen Murphy
3 minute read
December 18, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal
AG Had No Authority to Take Control of Paterson PD, Appellate Division SaysAttorney General Matthew J. Platkin said in a statement that since the decision does not take effect immediately, his office will be asking the New Jersey Supreme Court for emergency relief.
By Colleen Murphy
4 minute read
December 18, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal
Juries Can Use Slo-Mo to Evaluate Videos, NJ Justices Say“Watching a video in slow motion is a commonplace method of playing a video that is not beyond the ken of an average juror,” the New Jersey Supreme Court said in a per curiam opinion.
By Colleen Murphy
3 minute read
December 17, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal
Pharma Giants File Patent Infringement Suit Against India-Based Drugmaker Over IBS MedicationThis complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.
By Colleen Murphy
3 minute read
December 17, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal
'Sad That We Have to Do This': Senate Judiciary Passes Bill Temporarily Addressing Public Notice Crisis“Our largest daily newspaper [is] … ceasing print,” Sen. Raj Mukherji said. “And the Jersey Journal is closing altogether. I think it is just a sad day, and it speaks to an uncertain future in terms of accessing news for our constituents."
By Colleen Murphy
3 minute read
December 16, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal
Senate Judiciary Committee OKs Retired Judge for New Role, Advances 6 Superior Court Nominees“My guiding principle is, with hard work, we will achieve our mission: justice for all,” retired Mercer County Superior Court Judge Janetta D. Marbrey told the committee Monday. She has been nominated to fill the role of Mercer County prosecutor.
By Colleen Murphy
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