Matthew Platkin

AI and the law
Apr 20, 2026

Former AG Platkin sues OpenAI over ChatGPT mental harms

Matt Platkin's new firm recently filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT caused mental health harms and lacked safeguards, raising AI safety concerns.

Lyndsay Ruotolo previously served as first assistant attorney general for New Jersey.
Mar 2, 2026

Ruotolo joins Cozen O’Connor in New York

Lyndsay Ruotolo – a former New Jersey first assistant attorney general – joins Cozen O’Connor’s State Attorneys General group in New York.

George Norcross III is shown prior to testifying to the Senate Select Committee on Economic Growth Strategies in Trenton, on Nov. 18, 2019.
Feb 17, 2026

NJ drops appeal in Norcross racketeering case

Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport will not appeal the dismissal of the racketeering indictment against George Norcross III in the Camden redevelopment case brought by her predecessor.

Platkin LLP
Feb 12, 2026

Former NJ AG Platkin launches Newark law firm

Former New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin says the Newark-based business will focus on high-stakes litigation and corporate accountability.

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.

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill (far right) will nominate Jennifer Davenport (speaking) as her choice for New Jersey's next attorney general.
Dec 15, 2025

Sherrill nominates Davenport as NJ’s next attorney general (updated)

Veteran prosecutor Jennifer Davenport will be the fifth woman in the New Jersey history to serve as the state's chief law enforcement officer.

Gavel on money
Nov 25, 2025

Former Morris County commissioner pleads guilty to bribery

Attorney John Cesaro admitted accepting $7,700 in bribes. He now faces forfeiture, fines and permanent disqualification from office.

Stethoscope and gavel
Nov 14, 2025

Horizon to pay $100M to settle NJ employee health plan case

The move will resolve allegations of overbilling and contract violations in state employees' health plans.

Scales of justice
Nov 11, 2025

Walters named director of New Jersey Division of Law

A 26-year veteran of the Attorney General’s office, Michael Walters is officially appointed to lead the team of over 500 attorneys after serving in an interim capacity since December 2024.

Groceries
Oct 27, 2025

800K NJ residents set to lose SNAP benefits in November (updated)

As the federal government shutdown persists, local impacts threaten access for vulnerable families as of Nov. 1, while food insecurity continues to surge.

E-Commerce shopping image
Oct 24, 2025

TFG Holdings to pay $1M over alleged deceptive advertising claims

New Jersey consumers will receive a total $187,205 from the parent of JustFab and ShoeDazzle, which officials alleged misled shoppers with automatic VIP fees and hard-to-cancel plans.

An Amazon fulfillment center in New Jersey.
Oct 23, 2025

NJ sues Amazon over worker discrimination claims

The state is alleging bias against pregnant employees and individuals with disabilities at the e-commerce giant's warehouse operations across the state.