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Law

Apr 5, 2016

Christie N.J. filing lawsuit against Atlantic City over school district payments

Gov. Chris Christie held a news conference Monday to announce that the state has filed a lawsuit against Atlantic City in an effort to mandate that the financially depleted city uses its remaining funds to make a series of upcoming scheduled payments to its school district.

Apr 4, 2016

South Jersey law firm expands through acquisition

A South Jersey law firm has acquired a boutique workers' compensation practice, it announced Monday.

Mar 21, 2016

Rutgers Law School names co-dean for Camden location

Rutgers Law School has named a co-dean for its location in Camden, the university announced Monday.

Mar 18, 2016

Christie calls for 2-year freeze on hospital property taxes, committee to study issue

Gov. Chris Christie held a news conference at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth on Friday to announce his support for a two-year moratorium on property taxes for previously exempt nonprofit hospitals while an appointed commission studies the issue further.

Mar 16, 2016

The NJBIZ General Counsel of the Year finalists for 2016

NJBIZ is proud to announce New Jersey's most dynamic general counsels and chief legal officers with its list of finalists for the NJBIZ General Counsel of the Year awards for 2016. These professionals each play a crucial role in making their companies successful.

Mar 11, 2016

Atlantic City takeover bill advanced by Senate panel

Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee voted Thursday 9-1-3 in favor of advancing a bill that would allow for a state takeover of Atlantic City’s finances.

Mar 9, 2016

How one law firm is adapting to the changing health care industry

A new world in health care is driving changes to services and products needed, financially and legally, and one law firm is adapting to that shift with a new, all-encompassing unit.

Mar 7, 2016

Business partner getting a divorce? Here’s why details are your business

A divorce affects many more people than just the two who’ve decided to split. While it is an uncertain time for the couple’s children, extended family and friends, it also can be a scary time for a business partner.

Mar 7, 2016

Why March is the height of divorce season in N.J.

Throughout history, the Ides of March brought endings — from the assassination of Julius Caesar to the cancelation of “The Ed Sullivan Show” to the appearance of the global SARS health crisis.

Mar 7, 2016

Alimony reform in New Jersey Here’s a primer

Last month, a Morris County man went before Superior Court Judge Maritza Berdote Byrne seeking to terminate his alimony obligations to his ex-wife on the grounds that she is now cohabitating with another man.

Mar 7, 2016

Breaking up the business The impact of divorce on a family-owned company can be devastating

Love might not cost a thing, but divorce is expensive and complicated.
Especially if you co-own a business with your spouse.

Mar 1, 2016

Sweeney No hearing for Christie’s Supreme Court pick

As far as Senate President Steve Sweeney is concerned, Gov. Chris Christie's latest pick for a vacant spot on the state Supreme Court is a nonstarter.