Judah Skoff joins the firm after more than 10 years with McCarter & English.
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68 percent of NJ voters for adult-use cannabis legalization, poll finds
“The polling results confirmed our belief that there is overwhelming support for the creation of a regulated, adult-use cannabis marketplace in New Jersey," said John Fanburg, co-chair of the cannabis law practice at Brach Eichler, which conducted the survey. “Respondents supported it because it will create tremendous opportunity. It will create vitally needed new businesses, the state will receive significant tax revenues and illegal sales will be dramatically reduced, if not eliminated."
Read More »Squire Patton Boggs launches international transactions practice
Former DLA Piper LLP Short Hills co-managing partner Michael Helmer joins the firm to start the service area in New Jersey.
Read More »Javerbaum Wurgaft expands employment group by 2
Of counsel James Burden has successfully litigated for clients in state and federal trial courts, as well as in the appellate division, and has several reported decisions in the practice area.
Read More »September in-person bar exam cancelled; remote exam set for October
With nearly 900 of the 2,000 law school grads who applied for the test coming from outside of New Jersey – and 150 from states subject to the governor's two-week self quarantine advisory – state Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner wrote that, "a remote bar examination will maintain professional standards and public confidence at a time when health officials counsel against large, in-person events."
Read More »Wilentz shareholder confirmed as workers’ compensation judge
Fred Hopke, who chairs the firm's Workers’ Compensation team, was nominated by Gov. Phil Murphy in February.
Read More »Scarinci Hollenbeck controller named executive director
Katerin Traugh, who joined the firm in 2017, received unanimous partner support for her appointment.
Read More »Phillips Nizer adds 3 attorneys in Hackensack
Stephanie Lehman, who joins as a partner, and Fara Rodriguez, who comes on board as counsel, both come from Arons & Solomon PA. The trio of new hires is rounded out by counsel Elana Henderson.
Read More »Cole Schotz reps Empathy Wines in acquisition by Constellation Brands
Constellation Brands owns several popular beer, wine and spirits labels including Corona, Svedka and Kim Crawford.
Read More »Introducing the 2020 NJBIZ General Counsel of the Year finalists (updated)
On Aug. 12, we’ll celebrate this year's virtual awards ceremony, recognizing legal leaders who have made the in-house practice of law their career focus.
Read More »No going back
As workplaces reopen, business leaders need to rethink how their offices and other facilities operate.
Read More »Bressler, Amery & Ross opens Charlotte office
“Unlike a number of other law firms which cut back during the pandemic, we have remained stable and strong, with an eye on future needs and growth,” said Bressler Amery & Ross Managing Principal Frank Cuccio.
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