Law

Law
Jun 3, 2026

Malliet named first assistant US attorney in New Jersey

Joyce Malliet, who currently leads the National Security Unit, has been named first assistant U.S. attorney for New Jersey, becoming the office's second-ranking official.

Blume Forte partner Norberto Garcia, 2026-2027 president of the New Jersey State Bar Association.
Jun 1, 2026

Blume Forte partner sworn in as NJSBA president

Norberto Garcia makes history as the first foreign-born president of the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Laboratory
May 27, 2026

Paterson cheese company pleads guilty in listeria case

Paterson-based Abuelito Cheese pleaded guilty in a listeria outbreak tied to contaminated queso fresco products, authorities say.

Harrison McAvoy (left) and Grant Petrosya (right), co-chairs of Mandelbaum Barrett PC's antitrust practice
May 26, 2026

Mandelbaum Barrett launches antitrust practice

Mandelbaum Barrett launched a new antitrust practice to advise clients on litigation, merger review and compliance.

New Jersey State Bar Association’s 2026 Annual Meeting and Convention in Atlantic City
May 20, 2026

Davenport, Porrino mix policy and personal stories at bar convention

New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and former AG Chris Porrino, currently with Lowenstein Sandler, discussed policy, personal stories and public service at the recent New Jersey State Bar convention.

Pro bono work
May 18, 2026

Lowenstein Sandler tops 28K pro bono hours in 2025

Lowenstein Sandler logged 28,064 pro bono hours in 2025, supporting immigrants, nonprofits and housing rights.

Environmental Law
May 14, 2026

Former NJDEP Commissioner LaTourette joins Greenberg Traurig

Former New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette joins Greenberg Traurig’s environmental practice in Florham Park.

Tax law book
May 12, 2026

QSBS tax break rules expanded for investors

Federal and New Jersey laws expand QSBS tax break rules, boosting capital gains exclusions for investors, founders and business owners in 2025.

Judge gavel with lawyers
May 7, 2026

A.Y. Strauss acquires Newman, Simpson & Cohen

A.Y. Strauss expands its New Jersey and New York legal presence through the acquisition of Newman, Simpson & Cohen LLP.

AI and the law
May 6, 2026

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman enters NJ with AI office in Newark

The firm launched an AI-native office in Newark, naming Christopher Warren managing partner to lead artificial intelligence-driven legal services.

Pills in a dollar sign
May 4, 2026

NJ to get $125M from $7.4B nationwide opioid settlement

The nationwide, $7.4 billion opioid agreement also dissolves the company – making room for Knoa Pharma – and ends Sackler family control.

AI and the law
Apr 20, 2026

Former AG Platkin sues OpenAI over ChatGPT mental harms

Matt Platkin's new firm recently filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT caused mental health harms and lacked safeguards, raising AI safety concerns.