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Cappello v. Cicchetti, LLC - Appeal of Summary Judgment

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision granting summary judgment to Cicchetti, LLC. The case involved a plaintiff's claim of E. coli contamination in a takeout salad. The appellate court's decision is non-precedential.

State of New Jersey v. Spencer S. Young - Criminal Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed the denial of Spencer S. Young's second petition for post-conviction relief. The court found the petition to be untimely under Rule 3:22-12(a)(2). The case involves a conviction for a 2013 beating death.

C.B. v. J.P. - Domestic Violence Restraining Order Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reversed the denial of a final restraining order in C.B. v. J.P. The court found the lower court erred and remanded the case for a new hearing. This decision impacts how domestic violence cases are handled and reviewed.

Omar Pagan v. Board of Review - Unemployment Benefits Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a Board of Review decision denying unemployment benefits to Omar Pagan and requiring him to refund $6,618. The court found Pagan ineligible for benefits after he resigned to relocate and was unable to secure a transfer to a new branch before his last day of employment.

Brighthouse Life Insurance Company v. Overbrook1 LLC - Commercial Foreclosure Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's order granting summary judgment in a commercial foreclosure action. The court found that the defendants failed to present a valid basis for reconsideration of the foreclosure order.

State of New Jersey v. Andre Williams - Criminal Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed the denial of post-conviction relief for defendant Andre Williams. The court reviewed the denial of a petition for relief without an evidentiary hearing concerning a 1989 aggravated assault and receiving stolen property conviction.

State of New Jersey v. Gregory Oliver - Criminal Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of State of New Jersey v. Gregory Oliver. The court affirmed the denial of the defendant's petition for post-conviction relief, finding no prima facie case for ineffective assistance of counsel.

DOJ Proposes Rule to Expedite State Death Penalty Cases

The Department of Justice has proposed a rule to streamline federal habeas review of state death penalty cases, aiming to reduce the time between conviction and execution. This proposal seeks to remove barriers to certification for states with established postconviction capital counsel systems, making certification decisions final.

DOJ: Mississippi Man Sentenced to Nine Years for Armed Carjacking

The Department of Justice announced that Un’Darius Dickerson was sentenced to nine years in prison for armed carjacking and brandishing a firearm. The sentencing is part of the DOJ's Violent Crime Initiative.

W International Companies Pay $10.5M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

The Department of Justice announced that W International LLC and related companies will pay $10.5 million to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act for overcharging the U.S. Air Force and Navy for weld tables. The settlement includes a whistleblower award of over $1.8 million.