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Mar 1, 2016

Poll N.J. voters split on pension amendment, favor 15 minimum wage

New Jersey voters support a proposed constitutional amendment to require pension payments but don't want to use tax increases or additional budget cuts to help fund them, according to a new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll released Monday.

Mar 1, 2016

Senate panel advances estate tax phase-out, retirement income reform bills

A pair of bipartisan bills that aim to phase out New Jersey's estate tax and offer more exclusions for taxes on retirement income were advanced Monday by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Feb 29, 2016

Christie again nominates Bauman for state Supreme Court

Gov. Chris Christie announced Monday that he plans to nominate Superior Court Judge David Bauman, of the Monmouth Vicinage, to fill a vacant spot on the state Supreme Court.

Feb 29, 2016

Christie names Lougy as new acting attorney general

Gov. Chris Christie announced Monday that Robert Lougy, currently serving as the state's first assistant attorney general, has been appointed to succeed outgoing acting Attorney General John Hoffman.

Feb 26, 2016

McCarter English examining a suddenly popular statute tied to online terms and conditions

According to McCarter & English, the firm has developed a task force to address an uptick in claims regarding the Truth-in-Consumer Contract, Warranty and Notice Act.

Feb 22, 2016

Company shifts focus to real estate, HQ to New Jersey

A New York-based company is transferring its headquarters to New Jersey, with the leader of another Garden State company taking the helm as it shifts focus to real estate holdings.

Feb 19, 2016

Update Judge rules against Ocean County towns in closely watched affordable housing case

A judge in Ocean County has ruled against a group of municipalities seeking to scale down their affordable housing obligations, as other towns and cities across the state work to get a handle on their own requirements under pressure from the state judiciary.

Feb 18, 2016

Hospitals take next step in fight with state over OMNIA health plan

A coalition of New Jersey hospitals and health systems said it has filed its first substantive brief in a lawsuit against the state Department of Banking and Insurance over Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey's controversial OMNIA Health Plans.

Feb 17, 2016

Sports betting’s backers not feeling as confident after special hearing

Supporters of New Jersey sports betting walked into a special rehearing by a federal appeals court on Wednesday with some optimism, but they left the Philadelphia courtroom feeling less confident in their chances.

Feb 2, 2016

Law firm Goldberg Segalla opens second N.J. office

The law firm of Goldberg Segalla is expanding its New Jersey presence with the opening of a second office, in Newark, it announced Tuesday.

Feb 1, 2016

New leadership, new menu, new success Steck helping Saladworks emerge from bankruptcy with new identity, image

Saladworks — the nation's largest fresh-to-order salad franchise — opened its first store in 1986 in Cherry Hill.
Last February, the company filed for bankruptcy.

Jan 29, 2016

Horizon files false advertising claim against Holy Name, Valley over OMNIA criticism

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey has fired back against two of the most vocal critics of its new OMNIA Health Plans, seeking an injunction against what it claims is false and disparaging advertising by Holy Name Medical Center and The Valley Hospital.