Courts
N.J. towns can’t face contract suits over contaminated water, court rules
Judges find the provision of water is a government service and not a contract, barring claims of breach.
Appeals court upholds 2021 limits on nonprofit tax exemption challenges
At the root of the case is a 2021 law that exempts nonprofit hospitals from taxation regardless of whether they also host for-profit activities.
The Supreme Court just limited federal power. Health care is feeling the shockwaves.
The decision into question government rules on anything from consumer protections for patients to drug safety to nursing home care.
Legislature in recess with judicial vacancies still higher than court officials want
A top lawmaker said the Senate could return in the summer to advance more judges — the third summer in a row that claim has been made.
N.J. high court eases test for juvenile offenders to be removed from sex offender list
Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner said ruling any other way would have required the court to rewrite the law, something it can't do.
Supreme Court tosses claim Biden administration coerced social media companies to remove content
The 6-3 decision says the plaintiffs do not have legal standing to bring the case against the federal government.
Federal appeals court upholds subpoena for gunmaker’s ads
Panel finds the gunmaker's claims were barred by a doctrine that prohibits reconsideration of identical issues decided by another court.
U.S. Supreme Court will hear challenge to state bans on care for transgender minors
Tennessee’s law prohibits doctors from providing gender-affirming medical care to minors that includes puberty blockers, hormones and surgeries.
Official testifies Sen. Menendez asked him to ‘look at’ criminal case targeting his friend
U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said Sen. Bob Menendez repeatedly griped to him about a federal case against his friend Fred Daibes.
Judges OK warrantless searches of locked glove boxes
Containers in a vehicle's interior do not enjoy greater protections from warrantless searches, even if they are locked, judges ruled Wednesday.
Facing hefty fines, companies ask judge to declare Daniel’s Law unconstitutional
The businesses argue Daniel's Law is unconstitutionally vague, impermissibly restrictive, and unsuccessful in guarding officials' addresses.
Gov. Murphy will nominate Rutgers general counsel to Supreme Court
John Hoffman’s nomination is the last Gov. Murphy is expected to make to the Supreme Court before his term ends in January 2026.