Author: Robert E. Levy

NJ Supreme Court Rejects Calls for Automatic Qualified Immunity Appeals

NJ Supreme Court Rejects Calls for Automatic Qualified Immunity Appeals

Police officers accused of misconduct do not have an automatic right to appeal an order denying qualified immunity in an action under the New Jersey Civil Rights Act (NJCRA), according to a recent decision by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Rather, a defendant seeking to challenge a trial court’s

New Jersey Bill to Require Text-to-911 Services Advances

New Jersey Bill to Require Text-to-911 Services Advances

The ability to send a text message to summon emergency services could potentially save thousands of lives. However, it is not yet a reality in most parts of the country because enabling text-to-911 requires dispatch centers to overhaul their technology. On the national level, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is

Supreme Court Cell Phone Search Decision Impacts NJ Municipalities

Supreme Court Cell Phone Search Decision Impacts NJ Municipalities

New Jersey municipalities should be aware of a key privacy decision issued by the U.S. Supreme Court late last month. The Court held that police officers must obtain a search warrant prior to reviewing a suspect’s cell phone, even if the search is incident to an arrest. In the digital

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Appellate Division Finds Municipality NEVER Liable for Conduct of 9-1-1 Operators

The New Jersey Appellate Division recently ruled that public entities enjoy broad immunity for the conduct of their 9-1-1 Operators, regardless of culpability. Robert E. Levy Esq., of Scarinci Hollenbeck, argued the winning side of the case for the Township of Irvington in the case, Turner v. Township of Irvington,

Proposed Bill Would Overhaul New Jersey’s Emergency Medical Services

Lawmakers are currently reconsidering a bill that would overhaul New Jersey’s emergency medical services by changing the qualifications, training, and operations of paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and emergency medical responders. The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee recently reported favorably on Senate Bill No. 1650. Among other changes, the proposed legislation:

Proposed Sexual Abuse Law Could Lead to Liability for New Jersey Municipalities

Legislation is currently pending in both houses of the New Jersey Legislature that would eliminate the statute of limitations on civil actions for sexual abuse. While we certainly do not question the intent of these bills, New Jersey municipalities should be aware of the potential legal consequences. The current statute