Law

Sep 5, 2024

NJ courts to begin livestreaming appellate hearings, posting briefs

Chief Justice Stuart Rabner said the change will allow the public to observe proceedings and review vital documents without having to travel to their local courthouse.

Lynda Bennett, a partner at Lowenstein Sandler and chair of the firm's Insurance Recovery Group, speaks with NJBIZ Editor Jeff Kanige on Aug. 16, 2024.
Aug 22, 2024

NJBIZ Conversations: Lowenstein Sandler partner Lynda Bennett

The chair of the firm's Insurance Recovery Group explains how businesses can deal with the insurance fallout from the CrowdStrike outage.

Gavel and scales of justice
Aug 19, 2024

NJ courts to improve access for non-English speakers after investigation

According to authorities, New Jersey’s judicial system agreed to take steps to remove language barriers following an accusation that Monmouth Vicinage Courts discriminated against individuals with limited English proficiency based on their national origins.

Genova Burns founder and Chairman Angelo Genova speaks with NJBIZ Editor Jeff Kanige on Aug. 15, 2024.
Aug 19, 2024

NJBIZ Conversations: Genova Burns founder Angelo Genova

The prominent attorney discusses development in Newark and other urban areas, the state of legal business and the past few tumultuous months in New Jersey politics.

John Lukanski joins Greenberg Traurig LLP as a shareholder based in the firm's Florham Park office.
Aug 13, 2024

Greenberg Traurig bolsters securities litigation group with former Reed Smith partner

David Jay and David Oppenheim, co-managing shareholders of the firm’s New Jersey office, said additions such as John Lukanski will be “an important part of our plan for strategic growth” in the state.

Serving as chairs of Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC's newly established Alternative Dispute Resolution Group are Joseph Dickson (left) and Nicholas Grieco.
Aug 9, 2024

CSG Law launches alternative dispute resolution group

The new practice area is chaired by former federal magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey Joseph Dickson and Nicholas Grieco, a member of the litigation group and experienced mediator.

James Coleman Jr. died Aug. 2 at the age of 91.
Aug 5, 2024

James Coleman Jr., NJ’s first Black Supreme Court justice, dies at 91 (updated)

A fierce advocate of social and racial justice, James Coleman Jr. wrote more than 2,000 opinions during his 39-year judicial career, many of which helped to break down the barriers of segregation.

Intellectual property
Aug 5, 2024

CLOSING ENTRY: On your mark

Most businesses understand the importance of protecting their brands, but they may not know how many different scams target trademark owners, applicants and registrants. Here are some tips to protect yourself.

CSG Law is located at 105 Eisenhower Parkway in Roseland.
Jul 31, 2024

CSG Law names co-chair, new practice leader for environmental group

The section provides counsel to clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individual homeowners, including regulatory counseling, environmental due diligence, permitting, enforcement and environmental litigation, development/redevelopment and environmental insurance.

Gavel and money
Jul 29, 2024

Former McElroy Deutsch CFO gets 5 years for embezzlement

The sentencing comes nearly three months after the 61-year-old Westfield resident pleaded guilty to two counts of theft by deception and five counts of failure to pay taxes.

Jul 26, 2024

Congress considers bill to toss Texas Two-Step bankruptcy strategy

In recent years, New Brunswick-based health conglomerate Johnson & Johnson, as well as pulp-and-paper maker Georgia-Pacific, have tried to use the strategy to shield themselves from liability.

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Jul 22, 2024

Presenting the 2024 NJBIZ Law Power 50

Readers who have followed the changes in these lists over the past few years might be a bit surprised by the name atop this one. Therefore, an explanation is in order.