The New Jersey Business and Industry Association is supporting the state’s proposal to sell $100 million in general obligation bonds, which will be in the form of Public Question No. 1 on the ballot Tuesday, November 7.
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State Assemblyman proposes plan to keep arbitration cap in place
State Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth) has proposed a plan that would effectively keep the 2 percent arbitration cap in place in order to keep property tax hikes to a minimum.
Read More »State files charges against Purdue Pharma over opioid crisis
New Jersey has filed a five-count lawsuit against Connecticut-based Purdue Pharma for alleged improper marketing practices related to its opioid-based painkiller, oxycontin.
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NJ law firm represents HIV patients in suit against Aetna
Roseland-based law firm Brach Eichler LLC has filed a class action lawsuit against health insurer Aetna, alleging that the health insurer breached the privacy of more than 12,000 customers who suffer from HIV.
Read More »NJ part of 220M settlement over fraud and anti-competition allegations of Deutsche Bank
Government and nonprofit organizations in New Jersey will receive a portion of a $220 million settlement from Deutsche Bank that will resolve allegations of fraudulent and anti-competitive conduct.
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The use of confidentiality and non-disclosure provisions in employment agreements
Now, more than ever, corporations are coming under fire as a result of adverse publicity surrounding Harvey Weinstein, Bill O'Reilly and Roger Ailes of Fox News, and Roy Price, the Amazon Studio Chief who recently was forced to resign due to sexual harassment allegations.
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Paterson sues pharma companies over opioid crisis
The city of Paterson has filed a lawsuit against several pharmaceutical companies, including New Brunswick-based Johnson & Johnson and its Janssen Pharmaceuticals unit, over the opioid crisis.
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Public Strategies Impact promotes Maer, Simonetta to senior partners
Trenton-based Public Strategies Impact, a legislative advocacy organization, announced it has promoted William Maer and Joseph Simonetta to senior partners.
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CSG names veteran management labor attorney as new member
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi P.C. announced Thursday that Ronald Tobia has joined the firm as a member, expanding the firm's capabilities and offerings in its newly-named Labor & Employment Group.
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Gibbons names chief diversity officer
Gibbons P.C., a Newark -based law firm, announced Thursday that Robert L. Johnson has been named its new chief diversity officer and a director in the firm’s corporate department.
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Fixer-upper New Jersey’s housing problems will pose a major challenge for next governor
If New Jersey's next governor wants to create meaningful change for its residents, he or she could start by tackling the web of problems causing the state's housing crisis.
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Christie pledges 200M to fight opioid crisis
Gov. Chris Christie has pledged to set aside an additional $200 million to fight the opioid crisis.
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