NJ Supreme Court Reporter
Key cases, opinions, and legal insights from New Jersey’s highest court.
Step into the courtroom with our exclusive NJ Supreme Court Reporter. Each week, leading attorney Donald Scarinci breaks down the latest decisions, key constitutional debates, and the broader impact of judicial rulings. Clear, insightful, and timely — this is your front-row seat to the evolving legal landscape of New Jersey.
NJ Supreme Court to Clarify Extent of Municipal Eminent Domain Authority
The Supreme Court of New Jersey recently agreed to consider Township of Jackson v. Getzel Bee, LLC; Township of Jackson v. Bellevue Jackson, LLC. The consolidated case involves municipal eminent…
NJ Supreme Court Holds Limited Investigation of Defendant’s Citizenship was Not Ineffective Counsel
In State v. Juan C. Hernandez-Peralta (A-41-23/089274) (Decided July 22, 2025), Justice Wainer Apter writing for the majority of the Supreme Court of New Jersey held that sentencing counsel was…
NJ Supreme Court Sets High Bar for Establishing a Business Acted in Conformity With Its Habit or Routine Practice
In Gerald Fazio Jr. v. Altice USA (A-21-24/089744) (Decided July 9, 2025), Justice Fasciale writing for a unanimous NJ Supreme Court clarified when evidence of a specific, repeated business practice…
Published Opinions of the Supreme and Appellate Courts
Access published legal opinions from the state’s highest courts. This section includes Supreme Court decisions and officially released Appellate Court opinions, offering insight into key legal interpretations and precedents.
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