Under a new bill passed by both the Senate and Assembly Thursday, employers would be limited from conducting criminal background checks on job applicants until after an initial interview has taken place.

As state Sen. Raymond Lesniak puts it, the ball's in Gov. Chris Christie's court.

Wolff & Samson PC, a West Orange-based law firm, recently expanded its Real Estate, Development and Land Use Group, with David Freylikhman joining the firm as counsel.

The Manhattan district attorney’s office and the Securities and Exchange Commission are now investigating Gov. Chris Christie’s administration for potential securities law violations emanating from the $1.8 billion agreement the administration reached with the Port Authority in 2011 to repair the Pulaski Skyway, according to a new...

After New Jersey’s bid to legalize sports betting was rebuffed by the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, State Sen. Raymond Lesniak said he’s moving ahead with his contingency plan.

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the case tied to New Jersey's efforts to legalize sports betting, ending a two-year legal battle and setting up what may be a last-ditch effort by state lawmakers in the coming months.

The owners of Revel Casino Hotel have filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in 15 months, with an eye toward finding a buyer for the failing Atlantic City resort.

Looking to plug a projected $1.7 billion revenue shortfall for the coming fiscal year, Senate Democrats proposed a budget plan Wednesday that includes a 15 percent corporate business tax surcharge and a reinstatement of the so-called “millionaire’s tax,” a surcharge on those earning $500,000 or more annually.

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) brought an important issue for small business owners to the fore at his latest forum: access to capital.

As New Jersey waits on the U.S. Supreme Court to make a decision on whether or not it will hear its case regarding the legalization of sports betting, lawmakers voted to approve a resolution Thursday in support of the state's fight.