United States

90 Hackensack Ave, LLC v. Aponte Service Station, LLC - Breach of Contract

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a jury's verdict finding Scander LLC and Bassem Scander liable for breach of contract, breach of the implied covenants of good faith and fair dealing, and fraudulent misrepresentation concerning the sale of a gas station. The jury awarded compensatory and punitive damages.

Tomaselli v. Petco - Workers' Compensation Lien Dispute

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision that Petco waived its workers' compensation lien rights. The court found Petco's acceptance of a settlement amount constituted a clear waiver of its rights under N.J.S.A. 34:15-40.

New Jersey Superior Court Opinion on Guardianship of J.F.F.

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's judgment terminating parental rights of G.R.F. to his daughter, J.F.F. The appeal focused on the psychologist's testimony and evaluation, which the appellant argued were flawed and deprived him of due process.

State of New Jersey v. Kelvin Williams - Criminal Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division issued an opinion in State of New Jersey v. Kelvin Williams. The court affirmed the defendant's convictions for sexual assault but vacated the sentence, remanding for resentencing due to insufficient reasoning on mitigating factors and potential merger of convictions.

Paterson Firefighters Association v. City of Paterson - Labor Dispute

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reversed a trial court's decision, reinstating an arbitration award that compelled the City of Paterson to pay the full costs of dental health insurance for Paterson Firefighters Association members. The court found the award was consistent with the parties' collective negotiation agreement and subsequent memorandum of agreement.

Rivers v. Person - Partition and Sale Dispute

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reviewed a lower court's decision regarding a partition and sale of a jointly owned property. The appellate court reversed the denial of a motion to vacate a default judgment against the defendants, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Howard Zlotkin v. Board of Trustees - Pension Forfeiture Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reversed a Board of Trustees decision to forfeit 10% of a teacher's pension. The court found the Board failed to act within the statutory timeframe to modify the Administrative Law Judge's initial decision, reinstating the ALJ's recommendation for a reduced forfeiture.

John W. Myers v. Wronko Loewen Benucci - Legal Malpractice Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision dismissing a legal malpractice claim. The court found the plaintiff's arguments unconvincing and upheld the dismissal of all claims without prejudice.

Safdieh v. Commissioner - Tax Penalty Assessment

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Commissioner of Internal Revenue may assess penalties for failing to report foreign business control under I.R.C. § 6038(b) through administrative assessment, vacating a Tax Court order. The court remanded the case for further proceedings.

McGucken v. Shutterstock, Inc. - Copyright Infringement Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed and partially vacated a district court's ruling in McGucken v. Shutterstock, Inc. The court affirmed the dismissal of claims regarding false copyright management information but vacated the dismissal of copyright infringement claims, remanding for further proceedings on DMCA safe harbor issues.