Month: November 2022

NJ Supreme Court Rules Negligence Standard Applies to High School Sports Injury Suit

NJ Supreme Court Rules Negligence Standard Applies to High School Sports Injury Suit

In Dennehy v. East Windsor Regional Board of Education (A-36-21/086350) (Decided October 26, 2022), the Supreme Court of New Jersey addressed the standard of care that should apply to a coach’s decision to allow a high school field hockey team to practice in an area adjacent to an ongoing soccer

NJ Supreme Court to Clarify Whether Candidates Can Face Criminal Charges for Accepting Bribes

NJ Supreme Court to Clarify Whether Candidates Can Face Criminal Charges for Accepting Bribes

The Supreme Court of New Jersey recently agreed to consider State v. Jason M. O’Donnell, which involves whether a candidate who loses an election was still be convicted of accepting a bribe. Facts of the Case A grand jury charged defendant Jason M. O’Donnell with a violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:27-2,

NJ Supreme Court Addresses COVID-19 Impact on Right to Speedy Trial

NJ Supreme Court Addresses COVID-19 Impact on Right to Speedy Trial

In State v. Marcus S. Mackroy-Davis (A-43-21/086626) (Decided June 27, 2022), the Supreme Court of New Jersey addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on a defendant’s right to a speedy trial. The court acknowledged that the defendant’s trial was subject to multiple delays, most of which resulted from the

NJ Supreme Court to Clarify What Constitutes Custodial Interrogation Requiring Miranda Warnings

NJ Supreme Court to Clarify What Constitutes Custodial Interrogation Requiring Miranda Warnings

The Supreme Court of New Jersey recently granted certification in State v. Keogh. The case involves the distinction between investigative questioning and custodial interrogation for the purposes of determining whether a Miranda warning is required. Facts of the Case At approximately 7:36 p.m., the Bound Brook Police Department was dispatched