The $90 million project was financed through a complex and unique public-private partnership established with the university's development partner RISE Highlanders, its collegiate housing partner Collegiate Housing Foundation, and its public partner, the Essex County Improvement Authority.
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Law
Re: working relationships
A bill sponsored by one of the state’s most influential lawmakers would overhaul New Jersey’s workplace discrimination and sexual harassment laws. Labor rights organizations and women’s rights groups say the proposal includes much-needed reform to clamp down on these practices as they run rampant in the workplace.
Read More »DCR: No more cannabis ‘gifts’ with orders of snacks, baked goods
NJ Green Direct, Sky High Munchies, Slumped Kitchen and West Winds Wellness received warning letters from the Division of Consumer Affairs on June 15.
Read More »Two elevated to partner at Genova Burns
Jennifer Roselle and Lawrence Bluestone, each with multiple years at the Newark-based firm, are taking on new responsibilities.
Read More »In person jury trials resume June 15
Criminal proceedings will be the priority, with cases that involve detained defendants continuing to receive the highest preference. Civil cases that are urgent - such as those that involve a plaintiff with a limited life expectancy - will also be prioritized.
Read More »Quraishi confirmed as first-ever Muslim federal judge
Zahid Quraishi was nominated to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey by President Joe Biden in March, at the same time as now-Judge Julien Xavier Neals.
Read More »Neals confirmed by US Senate as district court judge
Julien Xavier Neals, who was nominated by the president on March 30 alongside 10 others, is the first federal judge confirmed during the Biden administration. He was previously county counsel and acting county administrator for Bergen County.
Read More »Wilentz launches diversity summer program
The 2021 class participants, Matthew Jackson, Anthony Llaverias and Ronak Patel, were recruited from Seton Hall University School of Law and Rutgers Law School in Newark.
Read More »Bressler, Schreyer Honors College launch diversity pipeline internship
The program is geared toward Schreyer Honors College students from underrepresented communities with the goal of providing unique, hands-on experience working in a law firm.
Read More »Video Replay: Leaders in Law 2021
NJBIZ recently held its inaugural Leaders in Law event, recognizing legal professionals for their outstanding dedication to their occupation and their communities. Want to celebrate? Click through to view the awards ceremony!
Read More »Litigation partner joins A.Y. Strauss
Jordan Engelhardt, who previously served as counsel at Patterson Belknap, has experience in federal and state courts, administrative agencies, and alternative dispute resolution.
Read More »Holden Legal merges with A.Y. Strauss
Matthew Holden's law firm joins the Roseland-based office where the Hackensack attorney comes on board as a partner in the real estate and corporate practice groups.
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