Month: May 2023

NJ Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Bribery Case

NJ Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Bribery Case

The Supreme Court of New Jersey recently heard oral arguments in State v. Jason M. O’Donnell, which involves the state’s bribery statute. The issue before court is whether a candidate who loses an election was still be convicted of accepting a bribe under NJSA 2C:27-2. Facts of State v. Jason

US Supreme Court Rules NJ Can’t Leave Waterfront Commission

US Supreme Court Rules NJ Can’t Leave Waterfront Commission

In New York v. New Jersey, the U.S. Supreme Court held that New Jersey can’t withdraw from its Waterfront Commission Compact with New York, at least not yet. The justices granted the State of New York’s motion for preliminary relief, enjoining the State of New Jersey from unilaterally withdrawing from

NJ Supreme Court Rules Cable Act Does Not Preempt State Law Requiring Prorated Bills

NJ Supreme Court Rules Cable Act Does Not Preempt State Law Requiring Prorated Bills

In In re Alleged Failure of Altice U.S., Inc., the Supreme Court of New Jersey held that Section 543(a)(1) of the Cable Act does not preempt the proration requirement in N.J.A.C. 14:18-3.8. According to the state’s highest court, the regulation does not regulate “rates for the provision of cable service,” but rather