NJ Supreme Court Rejects Republican Redistricting Challenge

In In the Matter of Establishment of Congressional Districts by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission, the New Jersey Supreme Court rejected a Republican lawsuit challenging the congressional redistricting map selected by the New Jersey Congressional Redistricting Commission (Commission). Facts of the Case The Commission is initially comprised of six individuals

NJ Supreme Court Allows Former Town Manager to Pursue NJLAD Claim

In Meade v. Township of Livingston (A-52-20/085176) (Decided December 30, 2021), the Supreme Court of New Jersey addressed whether discriminatory conduct toward an employee by that employee’s subordinate can result in liability on the part of the employer under New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD). The court held that Plaintiff

NJ Supreme Court to Consider Suit by Catholic School Teacher Terminated for Pre-Marital Pregnancy

The Supreme Court of New Jersey has agreed to consider the case of a New Jersey Catholic school teacher who was terminated for becoming pregnant via premarital sex. The issue in Crisitello v. St. Theresa School is whether the teacher’s discrimination claims are barred by the First Amendment. Facts of

NJ Supreme Court Strikes Down Medicaid Expansion Regulation

In G.C. v. Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (A-35/36/37-20) (084417) (Decided November 18, 2021), the Supreme Court struck down N.J.A.C. 10:72-4.4(d)(1) as inconsistent with its state enabling legislation and contrary to legislative intent. The court also expressed grave concerns that the regulation’s method of operation is also inconsistent