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NJ Supreme Court Reporter

Key Rulings from the NJ Supreme Court

Stay informed on landmark decisions and legal developments from New Jersey’s highest court. In this section, we break down recent Supreme Court opinions and explain their real-world impact in clear, accessible language.

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New Jersey Supreme Court Reporter

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…

New Jersey Supreme Court Reporter

NJ Supreme Court Holds Only Franchisees Can Sue under Franchise Practices Act

In New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers, Inc. v. Ford Motor Company (A-724/089378) (Decided July 29, 2025), Justice Fabiana Louis-Perre writing for a unanimous Supreme Court of New Jersey held…

New Jersey Supreme Court Reporter

Unpaid PFRS Benefits Revert to Estate Absent an Express Written Beneficiary Designation

In Keith Isaac, deceased v. Board of Trustees (A-22-24/089370) (Decided July 31, 2025), Justice John Jay Hoffman, writing for a unanimous Supreme Court of New Jersey held that it was arbitrary,…

Municipal Law

Understanding Local Government & Municipal Law

Dive into the legal issues that shape New Jersey’s towns and cities. From zoning disputes to ordinance enforcement, our articles explain how municipal law works and why it matters for residents, officials, and businesses.

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Land Use

Breaking Down New Jersey’s New Public Notice Requirements

On June 30, 2025, Gov. Phil Murphy signed public notice reform legislation into law. The new law (S-4654/A-5878) requires – beginning March 1, 2026 – a public entity to publish…

Municipal Law

Parsells v. Board of Education of the Borough of Somerville

In Parsells v. Board of Education of the Borough of Somerville (A-21-22/087261) (Decided June 12, 2023), the Supreme Court of New Jersey held that a Somerville teacher did not knowingly…

Municipal Law

NJ Supreme Court Rules Township Improperly Designated Library for Redevelopment

In Malanga v. Township of West Orange (A-45-21/086087) (Decided March 13, 2023), the Supreme Court of New Jersey held that the Township of West Orange improperly designated the site of…

Education Law

Legal Insights on Schools, Students & Education Policy

Explore how the law affects education in New Jersey. We cover topics like student rights, school discipline, special education, and major court decisions that influence the policies and daily life of educators, parents, and students.

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