Law

George Norcross III is shown testifying to the Senate Select Committee on Economic Growth Strategies in Trenton on Nov. 18, 2019.
Feb 3, 2026

NJ appellate court upholds dismissal of Norcross indictment

Citing deficient charges and time, the panel affirmed an earlier decision that dismissed racketeering charges against George Norcross and five co-defendants.

Porzio, Bromberg & newman PC officially opened its new headquarters in Parsippany in February 2026.
Feb 3, 2026

Porzio exits Morristown, debuts 43K-sf Parsippany HQ

Porzio Bromberg & Newman opened a new headquarters at The Arbors @ Parsippany, marking its first move out of the county seat since its 1962 founding, amid expansion in New York City and Florida.

Gavel and scales of justice
Jan 14, 2026

NJ reports lowest judicial vacancy rate in two decades

Following Senate confirmation of 16 nominees, New Jersey vacancies fall to 11 — the lowest level in more than 20 years statewide.

Patrick Dunican Jr. joins Roseland-headquartered Connell Foley LLP as a partner in its corporate practice group.
Jan 14, 2026

Connell Foley adds former Gibbons leader Dunican as partner

Patrick Dunican Jr. joins as partner during a “pivotal time in the firm's growth,” focusing on corporate law, consulting, risk management and higher education.

Genova Burns LLC announced Jan. 7, 2026, that Jennifer Borek has been appointed managing partner.
Jan 7, 2026

Genova Burns names Borek first female managing partner

The Newark law firm has named Jennifer Borek as managing partner, making her the first woman to lead the business in its more than 35-year history.

Shown is Warren Usatine, co-managing shareholder of Cole Schotz and co-chair of the firm’s litigation department, at the company's 2025 holiday party.
Jan 7, 2026

Cole Schotz marks 100 years as leading NJ law firm

Founded in 1926 by David Cole and Mendon Morrill, the Hackensack-based business is marking a century of growth into one of the state's largest legal organizations.

Legal handshake
Jan 6, 2026

Newark-based Gibbons, Frost Brown Todd complete merger

After finalizing their merger to establish FBT Gibbons LLP, the firm now boasts 800 attorneys with an expanded reach across 25 U.S. offices.

Judge chair and gavel
Dec 29, 2025

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $1.5B in baby powder case

A Maryland jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $1.5 billion after finding talc in its baby powder caused mesothelioma in a decades-long lawsuit.

Judge gavel with lawyers
Dec 22, 2025

Mandelbaum Barrett expands into Connecticut with IBO team

The Roseland business is adding all 24 team members from one of Greenwich's largest law firms: Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara LLC.

List: Law Firms
Dec 18, 2025

NJBIZ ranks largest law firms in New Jersey by attorneys

The latest list orders New Jersey legal groups by lawyer count, led by Lowenstein Sandler with 199 professionals.

Legal team meeting
Dec 15, 2025

Lowenstein Sandler launches social impact practice

The new group will advise mission-driven companies, investors and foundations on social innovation and ESG strategies.

Warehouse
Dec 15, 2025

NJ towns tighten warehouse approvals as industrial demand grows (updated)

Municipalities are increasingly imposing stricter conditions to address traffic, noise and quality-of-life concerns as storage facilities, logistics operations and data centers continue to drive the market.