By Charles Toutant | October 4, 2023
The settlements were reached following mediation with Stephen Orlofsky, a former federal judge who is now with Blank Rome in Princeton.
By Colleen Murphy | September 22, 2023
"It is somewhat ironic that this case involves schools," Chief U.S. District Judge Renée Marie Bumb wrote. "As schoolchildren, we learn about the importance of following the rules. Rules keep the classroom organized and running smoothly. We also learn that when we don't follow the rules, there are consequences."
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Law Journal Editorial Board | September 17, 2023
We do not know the best solution for the public school children in Lakewood and like-situated districts. That is what the Appellate panel directed the commissioner to address, and she ought to get on with it.
By Colleen Murphy | September 15, 2023
"The Honors Program provides attorneys at the start of their legal careers with an unmatched opportunity to gain valuable experience and engage in public service," New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. "We are grateful to Gov. Murphy for the support to expand our Honors Program, which allows participants to immediately engage in our office's work to keep New Jerseyans safe, stand up for their rights, and hold wrongdoers accountable."
By Colleen Murphy | September 12, 2023
"'Because of' and 'on account of' both incorporate the traditional standard of but-for causation. Under that standard, one event can have multiple but-for causes," Justice Rachel Wainer Apter wrote for the court.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Law Journal Editorial Board | September 3, 2023
Public discourse in this country is currently in a state of woeful dysfunction. If there is to be any hope of a return to norms of civilized and reasoned disagreement, the legal profession may have a special role in its recovery.
By Colleen Murphy | August 31, 2023
"New Jersey is proud of the many options our state offers individuals seeking an affordable, high-quality postsecondary education and must work to ensure these institutions can continue to provide the first-rate education students deserve," said Gov. Phil Murphy. "The appointment of Henry Amoroso, a highly respected turnaround specialist, will help us safeguard our promise to New Jersey students and protect the public interest by promoting financial stability and accountability at New Jersey City University."
By Colleen Murphy | August 31, 2023
"Nonetheless, assuming arguendo that plaintiff satisfied the first Lehmann prong, the motion record is devoid of any evidence that O'Meara engaged in severe or pervasive harassing conduct," stated the per curiam opinion. "Plaintiff's allegations against O'Meara are vague and contradictory."
By Charles Toutant | August 29, 2023
"Once they're held accountable for failing to do something right, they are much more likely to institute reforms and put new procedures in place to ensure this doesn't happen again," said Emily Suski of the University of South Carolina School of Law.
By Colleen Murphy | August 29, 2023
"I think it is too early to come to a conclusion, but the new guidelines themselves could act as a sort of new industry standard and it might increase new claims of disparate treatment or discrimination under New Jersey LAD or under existing federal law," stated Jeffrey M. Scott, a partner with Archer & Greiner.
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