Solano rejoins Gibbons to help launch new practice
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney and First Assistant Attorney General of New Jersey Ricardo Solano Jr. will co-chair the firm’s standalone White Collar & Investigations Group.
TD Bank faces class action suit after scrapped First Horizon merger
The complaint alleges that the financial institution made misleading statements and omissions related to the terminated $13.4 billion deal.
Chief justice warns NJ’s judicial vacancy crisis ‘will not simply go away’
The ongoing shortage of judges has already led to the suspension of civil and divorce trials in six counties, and could cause similar stoppages elsewhere.
Former Immunomedics CFO admits to insider trading scheme
Prosecutors say the executive was among the first employees who received non-public information that the company's breast cancer drug had proven effective in pre-market clinical trials.
Morris/Sussex vicinage plans May 18 job fair
Part of the Judiciary Opportunities for Building Success (JOBS) Program, the court has partnered with local employers and social services agencies to connect clients and participants with open positions and employment resources.
Former Ocean County judge joins one of NJ’s largest law firms
Also a prior prosecutor, Marlene Lynch Ford has had an extensive career in public service, with 24 years of experience on the bench.
Lyndhurst staffing agency ordered to pay $910K for unpaid OT
“While not admitting to any wrongdoing, Advantix chose to settle this matter with the USDOL rather than incur substantial legal fees and costs associated with protracted litigation,” an attorney representing Advantix Logistics Corp., told NJBIZ.
Becker expands NJ presence with new office
The law firm also announced the addition of two partners, both formerly of Hill Wallack LLP in New Jersey.
Stark & Stark moves HQ to Hamilton
The firm will bring 200 employees to the 76,000-square-foot space, located at the historic American Metro Center.
NJ Supreme Court forms committee on mental health in legal community
Chaired by Justice Lee Solomon, the group is tasked with developing a series of recommendations to help support attorneys, judges and others.
NJ doctor pleads guilty to $1.3M health care fraud scheme
According to prosecutors, Amtrak employees were recruited and paid for the use of their patient and insurance information to submit false and fraudulent claims, adding up to losses for the railroad company.
Bankruptcy judge freezes Johnson & Johnson’s talc lawsuits
Earlier this month, the health conglomerate proposed an $8.9 billion settlement over the next 25 years to resolve current and future claims.