Governor Phil Murphy has made clean energy one of his top priorities. Earlier this year, New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities released a draft Energy Master Plan to achieve 100 percent clean energy by 2050, which includes reducing emissions by encouraging electric vehicle adoption. In June, the Murphy Administration announced the New Jersey Partnership
In State v. Luis Melendez, (A-22/23-18/081246) (Decided January 8, 2020), the Supreme Court of New Jersey held that statements made by a suspected drug dealer in response to a civil forfeiture complaint could not be used against him in a related criminal proceeding. In reaching its decision, the court emphasized
The Supreme Court of New Jersey has agreed to consider Christian Mission John 316 v. Passaic City. The case involves when a property being converted to tax-exempt purposes will qualify for a tax exemption. Facts of Christian Mission John 316 v. Passaic City In 2009, Christian Mission, a church in
In Miller v. State-Operated School District of the City of Newark, the Supreme Court of New Jersey clarified tenure rights under N.J.S.A. 18A:17-2. The decision, which triggered a sharp dissent from Justice Jaynee LaVecchia, overturned long-standing administrative law precedent. Facts of Miller v. State-Operated School District of the City of
The Supreme Court of New Jersey has agreed to consider Mary Richter v. Oakland Board of Education. The question before the court is whether the Appellate Division erred in finding that a diabetic teacher who suffered injuries after her blood sugar dropped on the job could pursue her disability discrimination
The Supreme Court of New Jersey recently agreed to consider Elmer Branch v. Cream-o-Land Dairy. The closely-watched employment case involves the good-faith defense under the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law (WHL). Facts of Elmer Branch v. Cream-o-Land Dairy On November 29, 2016, plaintiff Elmer Branch filed a putative class
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently granted certification in State v. Luis A. Maisonet. The case involves the extent of the right to counsel under the Sixth Amendment. The Sixth Amendment, applicable to the states by virtue of the Fourteenth Amendment, ensures a defendant in a criminal prosecution shall enjoy
The Supreme Court of New Jersey recently heard oral arguments in a closely-watched arbitration case. Flanzman v. Jenny Craig, Inc. involves the enforceability of arbitration agreements that fail to specify the logistics of arbitrating claims. Facts of Flanzman v. Jenny Craig, Inc. The plaintiff, Marilyn Flanzman (Flanzman) worked for Jenny
