By Allison Dunn | April 1, 2024
"We respectfully urge that the remaining vacancies in the vicinage be filled and offer to assist the legislative and executive branches with that important concern," Chief Justice Stuart Rabner said in a statement.
By Charles Toutant | March 27, 2024
Accused of an inappropriate exchange with a litigant, Inacio said the man was "extremely well dressed and groomed with jewelry." The judge said his comments were intended "to point out what appeared to be an inconsistency in defendant's appearance and his lack of resources for a public defender."
By Charles Toutant | March 26, 2024
In a review of recent votes of the Disciplinary Review Board, where the vote on a disciplinary action was not unanimous, Judge Maurice Gallipoli sided with the stricter faction more than half the time.
By Charles Toutant | March 20, 2024
Edward S. Kiel's confirmation brings the District of New Jersey to its full complement of 17 judges. The U.S. Senate approved Kiel to fill the vacancy on the court that was created when Kevin McNulty went on senior status in October 2023.
By Charles Toutant | March 20, 2024
The flap over Mangi's links to the Alliance of Families for Justice bears similarities to the heavy criticism he received for his connection to Rutgers University's Center for Security, Race and Rights. In the case of the Rutgers group, as with the AFJ, Mangi was one of many individuals on the advisory board.
By Colleen Murphy | March 19, 2024
"The Senate Judiciary Committee has worked tirelessly to make sure we are filling vacancies with the most qualified judges possible, and we have delivered on that promise," Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Brian Stack said in a statement. "I look forward to continuing to close the judge vacancy gap in New Jersey so that we can reduce delays in cases and address our court system's backlog."
By Colleen Murphy | March 18, 2024
"The courts have said they can function with no more than 25 to 30 vacancies," New Jersey State Bar Association President Timothy McGoughran said. "We appreciate the Senate's work, but retirements continue to happen and we still have people who have been signed off on whose packages need to be put through."
By Charles Toutant | March 18, 2024
Speaking of Mangi, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker said, "That he has maintained his pride for our country and commitment to public service despite the false attacks levied against him speaks to his integrity and his preparedness to serve on the Third Circuit. I'm proud to champion his nomination."
By The Law Journal Editorial Board | March 15, 2024
Chief Justice Stuart Rabner has previously estimated that, to be manageable, the number of judicial vacancies must be reduced to no more than 25 to 30.
By Colleen Murphy | March 14, 2024
"You are somebody who has shown, not only your ability to do the job, but to do it well," said Sen. Nellie Pou, D-Bergen and Passaic, of Administrative Law Judge Elissa Mizzone Testa, nominated to succeed Judge Thomas F. Brogan on the Passaic County Superior Court bench. "You have been remarkably regarded and respected in your current field, not only as an attorney, but ... as a judge."
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