New Jersey

  • September 22, 2025

    J&J Ruling Misapplied Goldman Precedent, 3rd Circ. Told

    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business organizations are supporting Johnson & Johnson's call for the full Third Circuit to reconsider a ruling that the groups argue could "saddle" companies with investor class-action suits through the misapplication of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling. 

  • September 22, 2025

    NJ Judge Nixes Investment Fund's Bid For Emails In Bias Suit

    A Black-owned investment fund accusing New Jersey officials of bias cannot access emails from Gov. Phil Murphy and two of his Cabinet members because the information falls "squarely" within executive privilege, a magistrate judge said Monday, overruling the firm's objections to a special discovery master's report.

  • September 22, 2025

    NJ AG Alleges Starbucks Fell Short On Breast-Pumping Space

    Starbucks violated New Jersey's antidiscrimination laws by failing to reasonably accommodate the needs of a postpartum nursing barista with an adequate, private space for her to express breast milk during her shift, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin alleged Monday.

  • September 22, 2025

    Law Firms Spar Over Affidavit In Cannabis Malpractice Fight

    Trif & Modugno LLC faced repeated questioning at a Monday hearing in New Jersey state court over its argument that Lowenstein Sandler LLP's claims against the firm must be dismissed because Lowenstein Sandler never filed an affidavit of merit in a suit over the collapse of a cannabis dispensary.

  • September 22, 2025

    Chubb Unit Loses Atty DQ Bid Appeal In Coverage Row

    A New Jersey appellate court on Monday affirmed a trial court order denying Chubb Insurance Co. of New Jersey's bid to disqualify plaintiff's counsel, solo personal injury attorney Eric Dinnocenzo, in an insurance coverage action involving an alleged $772,500 jewelry theft, saying the company failed to demonstrate the lawyer was a necessary trial witness.

  • September 22, 2025

    3rd Circ. Slams Attys For Debt Disputes Designed To Fail

    Pittsburgh law firm J.P. Ward & Associates sent rambling, handwritten debt dispute letters in its clients' names that were intended to fail so the attorneys could sue collectors for not recognizing the dispute, a Third Circuit panel said Monday in upholding sanctions against the firm in a pair of lawsuits.

  • September 22, 2025

    ProPhase COVID-19 Testing Units Hit Ch. 11 In NJ

    Biotechnology company ProPhase Labs Inc. put three of its COVID-19 laboratory testing subsidiaries in Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday in New Jersey with combined liabilities of more than $13 million, saying it has been underpaid by insurance companies.

  • September 19, 2025

    Trump Tags H-1B Visa Apps With $100,000 Fee

    President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order to impose a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, framing it as a "restriction on entry" necessary to stem the entry of high-skilled foreign workers, particularly in science and technology fields.

  • September 19, 2025

    Stewart Issues Mixed Bag Of Referrals, Denied Petitions

    Coke Morgan Stewart issued some of her final decisions as acting director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, discretionarily denying a host of petitions for Patent Trial and Appeal Board review, while also referring a group of Apple Inc.'s petitions to the board for scrutiny.

  • September 19, 2025

    Real Estate Recap: Rate Cut, REIT Rules, Construction Debt

    Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including reactions to the Fed's interest rate cut, new guidance for states reviewing securities issued by public nonlisted real estate investment trusts, and a look at the banks with the most construction debt.

  • September 19, 2025

    NJ Claims Of Union Job Referral Bias Preempted, Judge Hears

    The state of New Jersey's discrimination lawsuit against a local union should be dismissed because it is preempted by federal labor law and was filed after the two-year statute of limitations expired, a state court judge heard Friday during a hearing.

  • September 19, 2025

    Lack Of Evidence Dooms Woman's NJ Transit Bus Crash Suit

    A New Jersey appeals court won't upset the dismissal of a suit alleging that the New Jersey Transit Corp. and one of its drivers were negligent and caused a collision near Newark Airport, saying the trial court correctly found that there was insufficient evidence to support the plaintiff's claims.

  • September 19, 2025

    3rd Circ. Nixes Sentence's Reliance On 'Relevant Conduct'

    The window for weighing a criminal defendant's past convictions starts with the offense for which that defendant is being sentenced, even if there was "relevant conduct" earlier, a Third Circuit panel ruled Friday.

  • September 19, 2025

    NJ Shipyard Agrees To Pay $4M To Settle FCA Allegations

    A New Jersey shipyard will pay $4 million to settle False Claims Act allegations that it employed immigrants without work authorizations to repair Navy vessels as part of its federal contract, prosecutors said.

  • September 19, 2025

    Union's $3.5M OT Pension Suit Win Overturned At 3rd Circ.

    The Third Circuit overturned Friday a pipe fitters and plumbers union local's $3.5 million win in a dispute with a commercial real estate company over pension contributions related to overtime hours, holding that the parties' collective bargaining agreements didn't obligate the employer to pay additional benefits.

  • September 19, 2025

    Ex-Client Says Sills Cummis Depositions Should Proceed

    A former Sills Cummis & Gross PC client suing the firm over excessive legal fees has asked a New Jersey state judge to proceed with the deposition of five current or former attorneys and paralegals, rejecting the argument that it would be time-consuming and expensive.

  • September 19, 2025

    NJ DOL Snags $19M From Lyft After Misclassification Audit

    Lyft shelled out more than $19 million after an audit by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development found that the ride-hailing company misclassified more than 100,000 drivers as independent contractors, the agency announced this week.

  • September 19, 2025

    Gold Star Mother Accuses Atty Of Malpractice In Fraud Case

    The mother of a deceased Army service member is suing a high-profile military-focused attorney in New Jersey federal court, alleging the attorney blew her chance at recouping money from a convicted fraudster who preyed on military families.

  • September 19, 2025

    Sirva Sues Ex-General Counsel Over $2.6M Fund Transfers

    Moving giant Sirva has sued the ex-general counsel of a predecessor company, seeking a declaration from a New Jersey federal court that it is the rightful owner of $2.6 million in funds it says the lawyer sent to a bank account he controls for an investment entity.

  • September 19, 2025

    Rite Aid Gets OK To Seek Votes On Dual-Track Ch. 11 Plan

    A New Jersey bankruptcy judge on Friday approved drugstore chain Rite Aid's bid to take votes on a Chapter 11 plan as the debtor weighs whether to complete a deal with McKesson Corp. or formally seek to dismiss its bankruptcy case.

  • September 18, 2025

    Texas Co. Sues Over Unpaid Work On NJ Mall Gaming Site

    An Austin, Texas, company is claiming in New Jersey state court that a client is hiding behind a web of companies to avoid paying $500,000 for a job to furnish and install lighting features at an interactive gaming attraction in New Jersey's American Dream mall.

  • September 18, 2025

    Amazon Must Face Buyers' Antitrust Suit Over Pricing Policy

    A Manhattan federal judge on Thursday allowed consumers' lawsuit targeting a policy Amazon had in place until March 2019 that restricted sellers from offering cheaper prices elsewhere to proceed under antitrust and consumer protection laws in 25 states, but tossed claims brought under Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee laws.

  • September 18, 2025

    DC Circ. Judge Says PJM Monitor May Have 'Hint Of Paranoia'

    The D.C. Circuit didn't seem so sure Thursday morning that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission was flouting the rules by denying an independent market monitor access to its liaison committee meetings, with one judge saying the monitor seemed to be exhibiting a "hint of paranoia."

  • September 18, 2025

    Pet Food Tray Sellers Sue Rival Over Patent Complaints

    Pet product companies based in China have sued a New Jersey woman for allegedly making "frivolous" complaints of patent infringement against them, causing retailers to pull their products from shelves.

  • September 18, 2025

    NJ Atty Sanctioned For Citing AI-Generated Fake Case Law

    A New Jersey federal judge on Thursday issued a $3,000 monetary sanction on an attorney for violating Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by submitting a reply brief including fabricated case law citations and later acknowledging that his use of generative artificial intelligence contributed to the errors.

Expert Analysis

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    Volunteering At Schools Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Speaking to elementary school students about the importance of college and other opportunities after high school — especially students who may not see those paths reflected in their daily lives — not only taught me the importance of giving back, but also helped to sharpen several skills essential to a successful legal practice, says Guillermo Escobedo at Constangy.

  • Attacks On Judicial Independence Tend To Manifest In 3 Ways

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    Attacks on judicial independence now run the gamut from gross (bald-faced interference) to systemic (structural changes) to insidious (efforts to undermine public trust), so lawyers, judges and the public must recognize the fateful moment in which we live and defend the rule of law every day, says Jim Moliterno at Washington and Lee University.

  • High Court Birthright Case Could Reshape Judicial Power

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    Recent arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in cases challenging President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order primarily focused on federal judges’ power to issue nationwide injunctions and suggest that the upcoming decision may fundamentally change how federal courts operate, says Mauni Jalali at Quinn Emanuel.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: Appreciating Civil Procedure

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    If you’re like me, law school’s often complex and theoretical approach to teaching civil procedure may have contributed to an early struggle with the topic, but when seen from a practical perspective, new lawyers may find they enjoy mastering these rules, says Chloe Villagomez at Foster Garvey.

  • Calif. Bar Exam Fiasco Shows Why Attys Must Disclose AI Use

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    The recent revelation that a handful of questions from the controversial California bar exam administered in February were drafted using generative artificial intelligence demonstrates the continued importance of disclosure for attorneys who use AI tools, say attorneys at Troutman.

  • In 2nd Place, Va. 'Rocket Docket' Remains Old Reliable

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    The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia was again one of the fastest civil trial courts in the nation last year, and an interview with the court’s newest judge provides insights into why it continues to soar, says Robert Tata at Hunton.

  • How Attorneys Can Become Change Agents For Racial Equity

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    As the administration targets diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and law firms consider pulling back from their programs, lawyers who care about racial equity and justice can employ four strategies to create microspaces of justice, which can then be parlayed into drivers of transformational change, says Susan Sturm at Columbia Law School.

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    Running Marathons Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    After almost five years of running marathons, I’ve learned that both the race itself and the training process sharpen skills that directly translate to the practice of law, including discipline, dedication, endurance, problem-solving and mental toughness, says Lauren Meadows at Swift Currie.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: Supporting A Trial Team

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    While students often practice as lead trial attorneys in law school, such an opportunity likely won’t arise until a few years into practice, so junior associates should focus on honing skills that are essential to supporting a trial team, including organization, adaptability and humility, says Lucy Zelina at Tucker Ellis.

  • Lessons From FTC Action On Dark Patterns In User Interfaces

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    The Federal Trade Commission's recent complaint against Uber for its billing and cancellation practices comes amid other actions addressing consumer confusion and deception, so it is paramount to deploy tools that assess customers' cognitive states of mind to separate lawful marketing from misconduct, says Ceren Canal Aruoba at Berkeley Research Group.

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    Adapting To Private Practice: From US Attorney To BigLaw

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    When I transitioned to private practice after government service — most recently as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia — I learned there are more similarities between the two jobs than many realize, with both disciplines requiring resourcefulness, zealous advocacy and foresight, says Zach Terwilliger at V&E.

  • The Ins And Outs Of Consensual Judicial References

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    As parties consider the possibility of judicial reference to resolve complex disputes, it is critical to understand how the process works, why it's gaining traction, and why carefully crafted agreements make all the difference, say attorneys at Pillsbury.

  • Opinion

    The BigLaw Settlements Are About Risk, Not Profit

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    The nine Am Law 100 firms that settled with the Trump administration likely did so because of the personal risk faced by equity partners in today's billion‑dollar national practices, enabled by an ethics rule primed for modernization, says Adam Forest at Scale.

  • What Gene Findings Mean For Asbestos Mesothelioma Claims

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    Recent advances in genetic research have provided substantial evidence that significant numbers of malignant mesothelioma cases may be caused by inherited mutations rather than asbestos exposure — a finding that could fundamentally change how defendants approach personal injury litigation over mesothelioma, say David Schwartz at Lumanity and Kirk Hartley at LSP Group.

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    Brazilian Jiujitsu Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Competing in Brazilian jiujitsu – often against opponents who are much larger and younger than me – has allowed me to develop a handful of useful skills that foster the resilience and adaptability necessary for a successful legal career, says Tina Dorr of Barnes & Thornburg.

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