New Jersey

  • November 28, 2023

    Ex-NJ Judge Can Get Cop Records In Discrimination Suit

    A former New Jersey Superior Court judge will soon get internal affairs records for the Woodbridge Police Department officers she has accused of racial bias, false arrest and malicious prosecution, as a federal magistrate judge has ruled that case law supports her bid for the files.

  • November 28, 2023

    NJ Theater Says Policy's $1.9M Limit Applies To Virus Losses

    An iconic New Jersey theater urged a federal court to rule that it can recover $1.9 million to offset its $3.7 million pandemic-related losses, arguing that the blanket limit of insurance in its Zurich policy replaces a lower per-occurrence limit for communicable disease coverage.

  • November 28, 2023

    United To 'Aggressively' Push For Low-Cost Flyers, Exec Says

    A United Airlines executive testified Tuesday in the government's challenge to JetBlue's $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit Airlines that his airline intends to "aggressively" compete for the most price-sensitive customers as it expands its fleet with bigger aircraft capable of offering more seats for its bare-bones, basic economy offering. 

  • November 28, 2023

    Law Firm Leaders Cautiously Optimistic Heading Into 2024

    Major U.S. law firms are steadfast in their commitment to the pursuit of further growth despite ongoing economic uncertainty. Here’s what the leaders of four Leaderboard firms have to say about how the legal industry is preparing for next year.

  • November 28, 2023

    The 2023 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard

    Check out the Law360 Pulse Leaderboard to see which first-in-class firms made the list this year.

  • November 28, 2023

    Bristol Myers Strikes Up To $2.3B Avidity Cardio Partnership

    Bristol Myers Squibb has struck a research partnership with Avidity Biosciences Inc. that could see the biopharmaceutical giant funnel up to $2.3 billion into the discovery, development and commercialization of certain treatments for cardiovascular disease, Avidity said Tuesday. 

  • November 28, 2023

    Law Firm To Get Settlement Info Underlying Malpractice Suit

    A New Jersey judge has ordered a family suing their former attorney for malpractice in an intra-family estate dispute to turn over the financial terms of a recent settlement in the estate case, which the attorney said undermined the family's malpractice claims.

  • November 27, 2023

    Zuckerberg Rejected Mental Health Filter Policy, States Say

    Meta Platforms Inc. knows its platforms are used by millions of underage children and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally shot down a proposed policy to ban image filters found to be harmful to social media users' mental health, according to a newly unsealed version of states' lawsuit filed last week.

  • November 27, 2023

    Ex-JPMorgan Traders Want CFTC Spoofing Case Kept On Ice

    A convicted pair of former JPMorgan Chase precious metals traders have asked an Illinois federal judge to continue a stay on a parallel Commodity Futures Trading Commission action against them, arguing that the CFTC is trying to rush judgments before appeals on their criminal convictions can be heard.

  • November 27, 2023

    Bankruptcy Court OKs Camden Diocese $4.6M Insurance Loan

    A New Jersey bankruptcy court on Monday gave its blessing to a $4.6 million financing agreement that will allow the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, to renew insurance policies as it continues its Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

  • November 27, 2023

    Garland Vows To Fight Terrorism And Hate During NJ Stop

    U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland vowed Monday to make full use of the Justice Department's resources to help American hostages of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, underscoring the importance of strong partnerships during a stop in New Jersey to visit with federal and state law enforcement officials. 

  • November 27, 2023

    Nussbaum And Company Win Battle For Counsel Position

    A New Jersey federal judge has appointed Nussbaum Law Group PC, Korein Tillery PC and Hausfeld LLP as co-lead interim counsel in an antitrust suit against fragrance manufacturers, rejecting a bid from other firms led by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP for the roles.

  • November 27, 2023

    3rd Circ. Revives Hacking Suit Against Brach Eichler In NJ

    The Third Circuit has reinstated a lawsuit against Brach Eichler LLC, finding that a New Jersey federal court was wrong to conclude that a dry-solids handling company waited too long to file the action alleging that the firm and others illegally hacked into the business's computers.

  • November 27, 2023

    Disbarred NJ Atty Must Face Ponzi Scheme Charges

    A New Jersey appellate court panel revived on Monday two money laundering charges against a Hazlet attorney accused of misappropriating nearly $1.2 million from hundreds of clients, some $588,000 of which he allegedly used for his own enrichment.

  • November 27, 2023

    Beard Energy Transition SPAC Axes Tie-Up With Solar Biz

    Blank-check company Beard Energy Transition Acquisition Corp. and solar and home energy solutions company Suntuity Renewables jointly announced Monday they have called off their planned merger that would have taken Suntuity public at a pro forma enterprise value of $249 million.

  • November 22, 2023

    Triple Trouble: Justices Set To Scrutinize 3-Strikes Circuit Split

    One of the most heavily litigated laws at the U.S. Supreme Court — three-strikes sentencing instituted under a Reagan-era clampdown on street violence and drugs — returns to the high court Monday, but this visit will be anything but ordinary, occurring amid an eruption of circuit court conflicts and presenting the prospect of a jolt to the nation's criminal defense docket.

  • November 22, 2023

    Heritage Power Wants To Toss PBGC And Texas Claims

    Power plant operator Heritage Power LLC is seeking to reject claims made by the state of Texas and the federal private pension insurer Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., saying that the dozens of claims fall short of minimum standards and that the insurer is seeking to be paid multiple times for the same claim.

  • November 22, 2023

    Gov't Wants New Jersey Man Jailed 51 Months For PPP Fraud

    Georgia prosecutors said they plan to seek a 51-month sentence for a New Jersey man when he is sentenced Tuesday for his involvement in a multistate Paycheck Protection Program fraud scheme that allegedly swindled more than $3 million from the federal government.

  • November 22, 2023

    3rd Circ. To Rehear EPA Oil Refinery Permit Case

    The Third Circuit has agreed to rehear a case to clarify its interpretation of the law after it previously held that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency couldn't force an existing oil refinery to get a strict air quality permit that only applies to newly constructed facilities.

  • November 22, 2023

    Fed. Circ. Urged To Keep ITC Lash Extension Import Ruling

    Lashify Inc. is a "mere importer" of its popular eyelash extension system and not a domestic industry protected by a federal law concerning patent infringement by overseas importers, major cosmetic retailers including Walmart, Ulta, CVS and Kiss Nail Products told the Federal Circuit.

  • November 22, 2023

    Florida Tribe Seeks To Overturn EPA Water Permit Decision

    A Native American tribe has asked a federal court for a quick win in its lawsuit challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's approval of Florida's effort to take over a Clean Water Act permitting program, saying the tribe's waters are outside the state's regulatory jurisdiction.

  • November 21, 2023

    NJ Auditor Escapes RICO Claims In Crypto Investor Row

    New Jersey-based auditor Berkower LLC has escaped a lawsuit accusing it of playing a role in an alleged scheme to defraud those who pledged early support for a digital asset project, with a Wyoming federal judge ruling that plaintiff Axtra LLC fell short in pleading its racketeering claims. 

  • November 21, 2023

    Jurisdiction Woes Kill Claims In Fugees Fraud Suit

    A Georgia federal judge on Monday cut a New York law firm from a lawsuit alleging it helped ex-Fugees rapper Prakazrel Samuel "Pras" Michel fraudulently sell his music catalog and warned the entire case may be dismissed if plaintiffs can't show it belongs in his courtroom.

  • November 21, 2023

    February Hearing Set For Rite Aid Restructuring Plan

    A New Jersey bankruptcy judge Tuesday told counsel for Rite Aid Corp. and the creditors in its Chapter 11 case that he will be handing down a decision on its restructuring plan at the end of February.

  • November 21, 2023

    Dermatology Drug Developer Can Tap $3M Of Ch. 11 Loan

    Bankrupt drug developer Timber Pharmaceuticals Inc. received interim approval Tuesday to access a portion of its $13.9 million Chapter 11 financing package after adding protections for unsecured creditors at the request of a Delaware bankruptcy judge.

Expert Analysis

  • An Overview Of Circuit Courts' Interlocutory Motion Standards

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    The Federal Arbitration Act allows litigants to file an immediate appeal from an order declining to enforce an arbitration agreement, but the circuit courts differ on the specific requirements for the underlying order as well as which motion must be filed, as demonstrated in several 2023 decisions, says Kristen Mueller at Mueller Law.

  • The Case For Post-Bar Clerk Training Programs At Law Firms

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    In today's competitive legal hiring market, an intentionally designed training program for law school graduates awaiting bar admission can be an effective way of creating a pipeline of qualified candidates, says Brent Daub at Gilson Daub.

  • Attorneys Have An Ethical Duty To Protect The Judiciary

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    The tenor of public disagreement and debate has become increasingly hostile against judges, and though the legislative branch is trying to ameliorate this safety gap, lawyers have a moral imperative and professional requirement to stand with judges in defusing attacks against them and their rulings, says Deborah Winokur at Cozen O'Connor.

  • What NJ's Green Remediation Guidance Means For Cleanups

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    Recent guidance from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection promoting greener approaches to restoring contaminated sites demonstrates the state's commitment to sustainability and environmental justice — but could also entail more complexity, higher costs and longer remediation timelines, say J. Michael Showalter and Bradley Rochlen at ArentFox Schiff.

  • AI Can Help Lawyers Overcome The Programming Barrier

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    Legal professionals without programming expertise can use generative artificial intelligence to harness the power of automation and other technology solutions to streamline their work, without the steep learning curve traditionally associated with coding, says George Zalepa at Greenberg Traurig.

  • A Closer Look At The Sen. Menendez Indictment

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    Attorneys at Dowd Bennett analyze the latest charges filed against Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and four co-defendants — from bribery to acting as a foreign agent — potential defenses that may be mounted, and broader lessons for white collar attorneys.

  • Preparing Law Students For A New, AI-Assisted Legal World

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    As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms the legal landscape, law schools must integrate technology and curricula that address AI’s innate challenges — from ethics to data security — to help students stay ahead of the curve, say Daniel Garrie at Law & Forensics, Ryan Abbott at JAMS and Karen Silverman at Cantellus Group.

  • General Counsel Need Data Literacy To Keep Up With AI

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    With the rise of accessible and powerful generative artificial intelligence solutions, it is imperative for general counsel to understand the use and application of data for myriad important activities, from evaluating the e-discovery process to monitoring compliance analytics and more, says Colin Levy at Malbek.

  • AI Isn't The Wild West, So Prepare Now For Bias Risks

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    In addition to President Joe Biden's recent historic executive order on safe, secure and trustworthy artificial intelligence, there are existing federal and state laws prohibiting fraud, defamation and even discrimination, so companies considering using or developing AI should take steps to minimize legal and business risks, says civil rights attorney Farhana Khera.

  • Rite Aid's Reasons For Ch. 11 Go Beyond Opioid Suits

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    Despite opioid-related lawsuits being the perceived reason that pushed Rite Aid into bankruptcy, the company's recent Chapter 11 filing reveals its tenuous position in the pharmaceutical retail market, and only time will tell whether bankruptcy will right-size the company, says Daniel Gielchinsky at DGIM Law.

  • Navigating Discovery Of Generative AI Information

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    As generative artificial intelligence tools become increasingly ubiquitous, companies must make sure to preserve generative AI data when there is reasonable expectation of litigation, and to include transcripts in litigation hold notices, as they may be relevant to discovery requests, say Nick Peterson and Corey Hauser at Wiley.

  • Finding Focus: Strategies For Attorneys With ADHD

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    Given the prevalence of ADHD among attorneys, it is imperative that the legal community gain a better understanding of how ADHD affects well-being, and that resources and strategies exist for attorneys with this disability to manage their symptoms and achieve success, say Casey Dixon at Dixon Life Coaching and Krista Larson at Stinson.

  • Opinion

    Courts Shouldn't Credit Allegations From Short-Seller Reports

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    Securities class actions against public companies can extend for years and lead to significant settlements, so courts should not allow such cases with allegations wholly reliant on reports by short-sellers, who have an economic interest in seeing a company's stock price decline, to proceed past the motion to dismiss stage, says Richard Zelichov at DLA Piper.

  • Handling Religious Objections To Abortion-Related Job Duties

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    While health care and pharmacy employee religious exemption requests concerning abortion-related procedures or drugs are not new, recent cases demonstrate why employer accommodation considerations should factor in the Title VII standard set forth by the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 Groff v. DeJoy ruling, as well as applicable federal, state and local laws, say attorneys at Epstein Becker.

  • California's Offshore Turbine Plans Face Stiff Headwinds

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    To realize its innovative plans for floating offshore wind farms, California will face numerous challenges as companies investing in the industry will be looking for permitting transparency, predictable timelines, and meaningful coordination between jurisdictions, agencies, and stakeholders, say David Smith and David McGrath at Manatt.

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