New Jersey

Located in the Mid-Atlantic, New Jersey sits in the Third Federal US Circuit Court System. The Peninsula-state is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, New York, the Delaware River, the state of Delaware, and Pennsylvania. By area it’s the 4th smallest US state (at just over 8700 sq miles), however it is the 11th most populous with over 9 million residents. It is also the third wealthiest state in the US by household median-income (2016). The Garden State, was one of the 13-Original Colonies, and became the 3rd state admitted to the Union on December 18, 1787.

New Jersey’s political issues in recent years have typically stemmed from conflicts between state government and public-sector unions. Issues like gambling and marijuana legalization, same-sex marriage rights, and gun control laws, are just a few areas where key state government has been at odds with unions.

The New Jersey government was established by the state’s most recent constitution in 1947.  The New Jersey government is split into three branches, the executive, legislative and judicial branch.  The executive branch is led by the governor of the state, based in Trenton, New Jersey.  The legislative branch is also based in Trenton, and is made up of a 40 member Senate and an 80 member General Assembly.  New Jersey is divided into 40 districts, and each district elects one senator and two assembly members. The main job of the legislature is to enact laws, and it can also propose amendments to the state constitution. 

The judicial branch in New Jersey decides how state laws are applied in situations.  The branch consists of the New Jersey State Supreme Court, which decides constitutional matters and consists of a chief justice and six associate justices.  Additionally, the state has a Superior court that is broken into the Appellate, Law and Chancery divisions, and this is where most trials take place.  Each court division hears cases in their area:  The appellate division hears appeals, the Law division hears criminal and civil cases, and Chancery consists of General Equity Division and the Family Division.  The governor of the state appoints judges with senate approval, and the judges initially serve seven-year terms but after being re-appointed, the term limit is gone and justices can serve until they are 70.

Several well-known universities including Princeton, Rutgers, and Seton Hall University, are located in New Jersey. In addition to an exceptional educational system, popular area-attractions include Liberty State Park, Six Flags Theme Park, the Jersey Shore, The Steel Pier, Lucy the Elephant, and Casino Pier, among other destinations. New Jersey is also well-known for legalized gambling, with Jersey City being a premier destination for its locals and visitors alike.

The National Law Review covers a range of stories and news from the state of New Jersey and the 3rd Circuit. Among stories covered are in employment law, telemedicine and pharmaceuticals, state legislation, federal agency news, telecommunications, environmental law issues, and litigation throughout the state, for various cases. Visitors to the National Law Review will constantly find the latest coverage, and details from the state, which are relevant to locals and the US in general.

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Sep
14
2021
Navigating New Jersey’s Telemedicine Business Registry Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Sep
14
2021
Counsel Fees in Probate Litigation, Even if Unsuccessful Stark & Stark
Sep
13
2021
New Laws Passed in New Jersey Designed to Identify and Penalize Employers Who Misclassify Employees as Independent Contractors Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
13
2021
Five Steps to Successful Trustee Elections Stark & Stark
Sep
8
2021
Does It Matter if a Trust Is Revocable or Irrevocable? Yes, It Matters a Lot! Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Sep
7
2021
August 2021 New Jersey State Regulatory Developments Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Sep
7
2021
Lien Waivers and Their Effect on Receiving Payment Stark & Stark
Sep
7
2021
Causes of New Jersey Motorcycle Accidents, and How to Avoid Them Stark & Stark
Sep
3
2021
Health Care Settings Subject to New COVID-19 Requirements Issued by New Jersey and OSHA Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Sep
1
2021
New Jersey’s Telemedicine Business Registry: What You Need to Know Foley & Lardner LLP
Sep
1
2021
New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission’s Rules and Regulations for CREAMMA Are Here: What Employers Need to Know Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
31
2021
Things to Know if You’re Injured by a Car While Biking in New Jersey Stark & Stark
Aug
27
2021
Immigration Weekly Round-Up: New Jersey Formally Ends Future Immigration Detention; Most New Immigrants Must Get Vaccinated; Supreme Court Reinstates Remain in Mexico Policy for Asylum Seekers Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Aug
25
2021
What “Divorce Documents” Do I Need Before Filing for Divorce? Stark & Stark
Aug
25
2021
Condo Association Boards: Plan for the Future by Staying Ahead of Maintenance and Repairs Stark & Stark
Aug
24
2021
New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission’s Rules Do Not Address Standards For Workplace Marijuana Testing Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
20
2021
Immigration Weekly Round-Up: NJ Prison No Longer Detaining Immigrants; Federal Felony for Unlawful Reentry to U.S. Found Unconstitutional; Biden Policy Limiting Detention Struck Down Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Aug
19
2021
A Win and a Loss (but Mostly a Win!) Court Grants Motion to Dismiss on Vicarious Liability Theory [PODCAST] Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
18
2021
Vaccine Mandates, Mandate Bans, Wage and Hour Nomination Stalls – Employment Law This Week [VIDEO] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
18
2021
Vaccine Mandates, Mandate Bans, Wage and Hour Nomination Stalls [VIDEO] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
17
2021
New Jersey Mandates Vaccines Or COVID-19 Testing For Covered Healthcare Settings Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
17
2021
Marijuana Legalization Rundown: New Legislation Across Several States Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
13
2021
Immigration Weekly Round-Up: Court Allows NJ to Restrict Police Cooperation with Immigration Officials; Pathway to Permanent Residence Included with Senate Budget Resolution; Biden Orders ICE Officer Not to Detain Crime Victims, Those Assisting Police Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Aug
13
2021
Is a New Statute of Limitations on the Horizon for Community Association Construction Defect Claims? Stark & Stark
Aug
13
2021
Cuomo Resignation a Reminder of the Importance of Anti-Harassment Policies, Grievance Procedures and Workplace Investigations Stark & Stark
Aug
12
2021
New York and New Jersey Legalize Recreational Marijuana: Still, Immigrants Might Face Risks Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Aug
12
2021
New Jersey’s Safe Passing Law Aims to Protect Cyclists and Pedestrians on the Road Stark & Stark
Aug
11
2021
June-July 2021 New Jersey Regulatory Developments Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Aug
11
2021
New Jersey Mandates COVID-19 Vaccination or Weekly Testing for Workers in Health Care and Congregate Settings Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
9
2021
New Jersey: Vaccines Or Testing for Workers in Healthcare and High-Risk Congregate Settings Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
9
2021
My Business Partner May Not Be Stealing, but He Is Breaking the Law Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Aug
5
2021
COVID-19 Update: New Requirements for Workers in Health Care Facilities in New Jersey Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
5
2021
BLOWN UP: Consumers Sue Credit Card Company Over 600 Robocalls– End Up Having to Pay Robocaller $250k In Fees Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
5
2021
Cohabitation in New Jersey: The Playing Field Leveled with Temple v. Temple Stark & Stark
Jul
30
2021
Immigration Weekly Round-Up: NJ Driver’s Licenses Skyrocket; White House Seeks Speedier Processing at Border and With Asylum Cases; COVID Restrictions to Continue at U.S. Border Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Jul
30
2021
Construction Defects and New Jersey’s Statute of Limitations – When to File Suit Stark & Stark
Jul
30
2021
New Jersey BPU Adopts New Incentives for Solar Projects Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Jul
30
2021
Is It Time to Mask Up Again? Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Jul
29
2021
Restoring Voting Rights for Individuals with Criminal Records and the Need to Inform Them of Their Rights Proskauer Rose LLP
Jul
28
2021
In Jersey, Anything’s Legal As Long as You Don’t Get Caught Nelson Mullins
Jul
27
2021
Considering a Relocation Agreement? Think Again! Stark & Stark
Jul
22
2021
New Jersey Orders DeFi Platform to Cease Offering Interest-Bearing Crypto Accounts Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jul
21
2021
The NJ BPU Develops Proposed Rules for the State’s Long-Term Solar Successor Program Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Jul
21
2021
New Jersey Supreme Court Holds That Two Highly Offensive Comments Could Trigger Employer Liability Under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination Stark & Stark
Jul
15
2021
WELL SAID: Court Affirms Creasy Affirmative Defense Available In Well-Worded Order Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
15
2021
Read Before You Proceed – A Cautionary Tale at the Crossroads of Technology and Construction Stark & Stark
Jul
13
2021
New Jersey Eases COVID-19 Restrictions for Private Indoor Workplaces Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jul
12
2021
Employers Beware – New Jersey Is Signaling That the State Is Ready for Enforcement of Its New Worker Misclassification Laws Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Jul
12
2021
Governor Murphy Signs New Laws to Protect New Jersey Workers Stark & Stark
Jul
9
2021
The Energizer – Volume 93 K&L Gates
 

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