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DOJ reclassifies medical marijuana to Schedule III
Proponents say the move to reclassify medical cannabis eases federal restrictions and will enable tax relief, research and growth for cannabis operators.
Frazer named US attorney for New Jersey
Career prosecutor Robert Frazer will lead the office, ending a year of disputes and legal battles.
Federal judge rules Trump US attorney appointments unlawful
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration unlawfully installed three U.S. attorney leaders without Senate confirmation.
DOJ sues New Jersey over ICE executive order
The DOJ filed a lawsuit against New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over an executive order barring ICE arrests on state property.
Trump appointee Habba resigns as US attorney in NJ (updated)
Alina Habba steps down as New Jersey's chief federal law enforcement officer after an appeals court ruled her appointment unlawful.
DOJ reportedly appeals ruling blocking Habba as US attorney in NJ
The Justice Department filed notice Aug. 25 it would appeal Judge Matthew Brann's ruling that Alina Habba is unlawfully serving in the role.
Judge’s ruling due on Habba as acting US attorney in NJ
Amid challenges to her appointment, a decision is expected this week regarding whether Trump's former personal attorney, Alina Habba, will stay in the post amid challenges to her appointment and a as "federal criminal cases are now piling up."
Former acting US Attorney Khanna joins Sills Cummis & Gross
As chair of the Newark-based firm's white collar practice group, Vikas Khanna will advise corporations, boards, executives, governmental leaders and individuals who face government investigations, regulatory scrutiny and complex litigation.
SEC drops FCPA bribery case against ex-Cognizant execs
The move follows the Department of Justice's decision in April to dismiss its criminal charges against the pair.
NJ pharmacies, Newark Beth Israel settle in health care fraud probe (updated)
In a crackdown tied to $14.6 billion in losses, more than a dozen individual and entities in the state are among those entering into agreements with federal authorities.
Quraishi rejoins CSG Law litigation group from DOJ
Jenny Chung Quraishi has returned to the Roseland firm following three years as an assistant U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
OceanFirst, DOJ reach $15M settlement over redlining allegations
Officials had alleged that from 2018 through at least 2022, the Red Bank-headquartered financial institution failed to provide mortgage lending services to predominantly Black, Hispanic and Asian neighborhoods in Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties.
