As the end of 2022 approaches, market conditions are significantly different than they were a year ago. And while that may only stoke the urgency for some to wrap up deals, others are asking about their options.

In addition to Red Bank-based Spiro Harrison's announced changes, here are some other recent developments in real estate law around the state.

After nearly seven years, Kathleen Boozang will step down Jan. 1, 2023. Until then, she'll work on the transition with interim leader, John Kip Cornwell.

Lisa Burke takes on the position following Yolande Marlow's retirement after more than 30 years with the judiciary.

The "record-breaking" agreement resolves claims that allege the Holmdel-based cloud communications company failed to give customers an easy way to cancel their internet-based telephone services and charged them excessive fees.

Following the addition of redevelopment attorneys Brian Nelson and Kira Dabby to its Red Bank office, the boutique law firm announced a new moniker, Spiro Harrison & Nelson LLC. 

The order from Chief Justice Stuart Rabner follows an earlier update that went into effect in September that no longer required social distancing and masks for jury cases in courtrooms.

High-ranking state officials gathered recently to announce a new state lawsuit against major gas and oil companies – an attempt to drive home the impacts of climate change being felt in the Garden State.

Launched by Offit Kurman in East Hanover, the new environmental and sustainable practice group is working to help its clients navigate complex environmental matters, as well as advance innovative solutions that boost their overall resiliency.

The votes on Rachel Wainer Apter and Douglas Fasciale come after a long delay amid political maneuvering, which left the bench with multiple vacancies. Monday’s vote cuts that number down to just one.

The target is a software provider for the life sciences industry that has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Morristown-based law firm Porzio, Bromberg & Newman since 2004.

According to the lawsuit, the company believes the group's name and use of medieval-themed imagery in its logo could “lead to the mistaken impression” that it is “somehow endorsed” by the popular dinner theater chain.