Court vacates conviction for second degree murder and other crimes and clarifies cause in fact and legal causation requirements in murder cases

Defendant appealed the denial of his petition for post-conviction relief claiming ineffective assistance of trial and appellate counsel in failing to correct the record regarding the actual number of his prior DUI offenses and in finding Rule 3:22-4 barred his PCR petition because it included issues he did not raise on direct appeal.

Plaintiffs moved unopposed for preliminary approval of a class action settlement involving Subaru of America, Inc.

Plaintiff, moved for default judgment in its action alleging trademark infringement and dilution under the Lanham Act, as well as state law unfair competition and trademark infringement claims.

Dismissal Denied, Issues of Fact as to Whether Defendant's Products Caused Asbestos

Defendant moved to compel arbitration and dismiss or stay plaintiff's complaint.

Individual defendant moved to cancel the judgment against him in plaintiff's federal and state wage violations action.

No Formation of Agreement Between Uber And User to Arbitrate, Court Finds

Decision & Orders on Motions decided on:October 3 & 4, 2024

Court dismissed derivative complaint for lack of demand futility where board's minor disagreements with regulators over the terms of a consent order did not rise to a willful disregard of the law or failure of oversight to constitute a breach of the duty of loyalty.