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Supreme Court order encourages retired attorneys to provide pro bono legal work
The order enables the eligibility to claim exemptions from annual assessment fees and continuing legal education requirements if participation is solely in the legal field as a volunteer for Legal Services of New Jersey or another certified organization.
2 at Faegre Drinker in Florham Park elevated to partner
As part of the firm's inaugural class of promotions, this first partner class reflects its global focus, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and emphasis on providing excellent client service.
McCusker Anselmi Rosen & Carvelli advances one to partner, names chief admin officer
Two women have been elevated at the Florham Park law firm.
Whistleblower lawsuit: Raw sewage illegally dumped by NY ferry operator for years (updated)
Hundreds of gallons of pollutants as well as batteries and aluminum shavings were alledgedly discharged into the Hudson River, East River, Upper New York Bay, Lower New York Bay, and Raritan Bay.
Scarinci Hollenback opens DC office with gov’t strategies group
Edward "Teddy" Eynon will lead the group and manage the D.C. office where he will represent clients in matters involving interaction with governmental entities on issues including public policy, energy and environment, budget, defense, health care, financial services, transportation & infrastructure, congressional investigations, and oversight issues.
Lawsuit: 5 carpenters say they were targeted, fired for exposing union corruption
The workers were subject to intimidation by union personnel including top union officials; as well as spying and retaliatory termination cloaked as termination related to COVID-19.
Monmouth County father-son duo plead in life insurance rebate scheme
Eighteen policies totaling $61.5 million were issued by eight insurance companies in the scheme.
NJBIZ Conversations: John Bartlett
Editor Jeff Kanige spoke with John Bartlett, a partner at Murphy Orlando who discussed the courts rejecting six applications for new medical cannabis dispensary licenses around the state. Bartlett gives plenty of insight as adult use of marijuana is set to be legalized in New Jersey on Jan. 1.
Genova Burns acquires bankruptcy firm Wasserman Jurista & Stolz
The integration of the firms provides an ideal opportunity and an environment for successful synergies for the mutual benefit of all its clients.
A new era
Nearly 1,000 people have filed complaints during the first month of a new state system meant to ensure employers are following a set of rules to protect their workers and customers from exposure to COVID-19. That’s certainly good news and a good first start, according to unions and labor rights groups. Workers at restaurants and hospitality, retail, factories and manufacturing, health care, casi[...]
School of Criminal Justice at Rutgers–Newark launches Bachelor’s in Justice Studies
The new degree will prepare graduates for positions in government, nonprofit and community-based organizations, private-sector social responsibility initiatives, and research and policy-focused institutions that further justice reform.
AG Grewal, DCR, DCJ launch portal for filing harassment and bias incident complaints
An online complaint portal will make it easier for people who face discrimination, harassment, or hate to ask for help and allow the state to respond more quickly.
