Effective mid-September, Brian Wilton, who has been director of the Governor’s Authorities Unit since September 2018, will serve in the newly created position that was recommended as a high priority by the 2018 North Highland Audit.
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NJ Supreme Court says Smith & Wesson must respond to state’s subpoena
The court order is part of an ongoing investigation into potential Consumer Fraud Act violations related to the firearms manufacturer's advertising, marketing and promotion of its products to New Jersey residents.
Read More »Gruppuso joins Brown Moskowitz & Kallen litigation team
Anthony Gruppuso joins the Summit office as partner where he will focus his practice on dispute resolution and litigation for clients including professional services firms, trustees, medical practices, limited liability company members, manufacturers and distributors, and high net worth individuals.
Read More »No shot?
Vaccine mandates have proven to be one of the most politically and culturally polarizing topics. Perhaps not surprisingly, then, when NJBIZ reached out to 55 companies about their policies, including some of the state’s largest employers, eight declined to comment and 32 simply did not respond.
Read More »NJ judges, court staff now required to get COVID shot
The announcement makes the State Judiciary, which handles the network of county and appeals courts, and the state Supreme Court, the largest government agency in New Jersey to mandate the inoculation for its workers.
Read More »Sills Cummis brings on two members
Joining the firm's Newark office are Keith Hemming in the litigation department, who will also chair the construction and energy law practice; and Frank Vitolo, who will be a part of the real estate department and will co-chair the statewide land use practice.
Read More »McCarter & English expands DC government affairs practice
With 15-plus years of experience, including partnering with public officials and the labor and business communities on various issues at the federal and state levels, U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross's former chief of staff Michael Maitland will join the Newark firm's outpost in an advisory role.
Read More »Maldjian Law Group joins Stevens & Lee
John Maldjian brings a team of patent and intellectual property professionals to the firm's IP practice.
Read More »OAG: Ocean County real estate improvement company indicted for insurance fraud
The owner of the Ocean County business was charged in connection with an alleged scheme to provide false payroll information to obtain lower premiums on workers’ compensation coverage, Acting Attorney General Andrew Bruck announced July 26.
Read More »Presenting the 2021 Law Power 50
In the best of times, doing business in New Jersey requires the ability to navigate a dense web of legal and regulatory issues and requirements. During a deadly global pandemic – and in its aftermath – that task is more difficult. Even the most skilled leaders will need guidance, advice and sometimes representation. The individuals we recognize on this year's list have proven themselves up to the challenge.
Read More »No. 5: Melissa Orsen
She joined SJI in 2017 as general counsel, now as senior vice president and president and chief operations officer for South Jersey Gas she is responsible for the day to day leadership and strategic oversight there, with a focus on driving operational excellence.
Read More »No. 1: Anthony Coscia
A partner at Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, he is also the chairman of Amtrak and one of three trustees of the Gateway Development Program Corp., the nonprofit organization managing the railroad bridge and tunnel undertaking.
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