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May 24, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

'Source of Wise Counsel to Many': Retired NJ Supreme Court Justice Alan B. Handler Dies at 92

"Justice Handler was also a warm friend and source of wise counsel to many. We extend our deepest condolences to his family at this challenging time," Chief Justice Stuart Rabner said.
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May 24, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

States Push to Declare Climate Lawsuits By NJ, Others Unconstitutional

"If the Supreme Court lets them continue, California and its allies will imperil access to affordable energy for every American. To protect Alabama citizens and our constitutional order, we had no choice but to sue," Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall claimed.
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May 24, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Emerging Case Law Offers Support for Sexual Assault Victims Seeking Restraining Orders

The defendant had argued in the Gloucester County trial venue that a more stringent test with the six factors used in domestic violence cases should have been the standard.
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May 24, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

A Call to Gov. Murphy: Veto the 'Gut OPRA' Bill

We realize this bill is the handiwork of powerful forces that thrive in darkness, and we realize it would take great courage for the Governor to break with his party and send the "gut OPRA" amendments back for an overhaul.
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May 24, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Under Fire, Beasley Allen Accuses J&J Talc Lawyer of Misconduct

In a Wednesday letter to U.S. Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah Singh, Jeffrey Pollock, an attorney for Beasley Allen, said Johnson & Johnson outside counsel Jim Murdica violated professional conduct rules by communicating with its talc client.
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May 23, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

'I Hope Gov. Murphy Stands With the Public': Clock Ticks to See If Controversial OPRA Bill Is Signed

"Perception really matters," Sen. Michael L. Testa Jr. said. "We have over 9 million New Jerseyans who, to me, a large majority of them, or at least a very loud majority of them, are saying that they want transparency and accountability."
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May 23, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Red Lobster Bankruptcy Will Test New Jersey's Stricter WARN Act

Under the federal version of WARN, an employer must give workers a written notice 60 days before a mass layoff or plant closing. New Jersey's version of WARN, which was updated in 2023, now requires 90 days of notice of a plant closing or mass layoff.
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May 23, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Jersey Mike's Taps Up-and-Comer as General Counsel, as Sale Talk Swirls

Jersey Mike's Subs, the nation's fastest-growing sandwich chain, has promoted its deputy general counsel to vice president and general counsel. Jamie…
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May 23, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

On the Move and After Hours: Riker Danzig; Sills Cummis; Archer; Capehart Scatchard

Riker Danzig adds three attorneys; Archer & Greiner promotes two partners; and more moves.
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May 22, 2024 | Law.com

Talc Plaintiffs File Class Action Over Johnson & Johnson's Alleged 'Fraudulent Transfers'

The class action, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey by five plaintiffs in talcum powder lawsuits, names Johnson & Johnson, its subsidiaries and several current and former officers and directors.
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