Law

RISE Dispensary Bloomfield has hosted expungement clinics with Blaze Responsibly for local patients and adult-use customers.
Sep 17, 2025

Rise plans free expungement clinic in Paterson (updated)

The dispensary is partnering with Blaze Responsibly to hold the September event to help clear nonviolent cannabis convictions as well as offer community resources.

Lowenstein Sandler Partner Chris Porrino speaks with NJBIZ Editor Jeff Kanige on Sept. 9, 2025.
Sep 15, 2025

NJBIZ Conversations: Chris Porrino on Trump, Habba and the role of the AG

The Lowenstein Sandler partner and former state attorney general talks about representing both the Trump Organization and a governor targeted by the Trump administration.

Gavel on money
Sep 12, 2025

Menendez, ex-senator’s wife, sentenced to 4.5 years in bribery case

Nadine Menendez, along with ex-Sen. Bob Menendez and multiple co-conspirators, had been charged with engaging in a corruption and foreign influence scheme.

Legal team meeting
Sep 9, 2025

McCarter & English acquires NYC securities, corporate law boutique

The move strengthens the Newark firm's offerings for global clients as well as bolstering venture capital, asset management and public company support.

Cari Fais was confirmed as director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs on Oct. 28, 2024.
Sep 8, 2025

Former DCA director Fais named NJ federal magistrate judge

The previous leader of the state Division of Consumer Affairs, Cari Fais' appointment fills a vacancy on the U.S. District Court of New Jersey that opened following Judge Cathy Waldor’s retirement.

Esther Suarez has joined Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs LLC as a partner.
Sep 5, 2025

Former Hudson prosecutor Suarez joins Cleary Giacobbe

Esther Suarez, Hudson County’s first female and Hispanic prosecutor, joins Cleary Giacobbe as partner and chair of its white collar defense team.

Ron Israel, CSG Law general counsel
Sep 3, 2025

CSG Law launches legal and professional malpractice defense team

Led by General Counsel Ronald Israel, the new group provides legal support, ethics counsel and loss prevention for firms and individuals.

Gavel and scales of justice
Aug 26, 2025

DOJ reportedly appeals ruling blocking Habba as US attorney in NJ

The Justice Department filed notice Aug. 25 it would appeal Judge Matthew Brann's ruling that Alina Habba is unlawfully serving in the role.

Scales of justice
Aug 22, 2025

Judge rules Habba unlawfully served as acting US attorney in NJ

The ruling creates uncertainty for 1,500 active federal cases. The case is ultimately expected to land at the U.S. Supreme Court.

Attorney appointment
Aug 18, 2025

Judge’s ruling due on Habba as acting US attorney in NJ

Amid challenges to her appointment, a decision is expected this week regarding whether Trump's former personal attorney, Alina Habba, will stay in the post amid challenges to her appointment and a as "federal criminal cases are now piling up."

Independent Contractor Agreement
Aug 11, 2025

NJDOL proposes new ABC test rules for contractors

The state labor department is considering revised regulations that may reclassify certain contract workers as employees and expose businesses to lawsuits for misclassification. Here’s what business leaders need to know.

Archer & Greiner PC's new political law & compliance practice will be co-chaired by partners Jason Sena and David Weinstein.
Aug 8, 2025

Archer & Greiner launches political law practice

Co-chaired by partners Jason Sena and David Weinstein, the new multidisciplinary group will advise clients on campaign finance, lobbying, ethics, regulatory issues and more.