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Mar Acquisition Group LLC v Maurice Oparaji - Legal Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision denying a motion to vacate prior orders related to the specific performance of two real estate contracts. The case involves the sale of two properties in Newark.

In the Matter of the Civil Commitment of E.K. - Civil Commitment Case Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division dismissed an appeal concerning the civil commitment of E.K. as moot because the individual had been discharged. The court noted that while E.K. was initially committed due to psychiatric issues, his condition had improved, leading to discharge plans.

Toorak Capital Partners LLC v. Hanoch Dov Feldman - Court Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reversed a lower court's decision to enter default judgment against defendants in a case involving alleged violations of the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act. The court found that the trial court improperly entered default judgment and remanded the case for further proceedings.

Edariel Melendez v. New Jersey Dept. of Corrections - Legal Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a final administrative decision upholding a disciplinary finding against inmate Edariel Melendez for possession of a SIM card and a cell phone. The court found no basis to overturn the Department of Corrections' decision.

State of New Jersey v. Joshua Simmons - Appellate Division Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division vacated orders compelling the production of a crime victim's mental health records. The court found the lower court abused its discretion by not notifying the victim and by making findings without reviewing the records. The case involves multiple indictments against Joshua Simmons.

State of New Jersey v. Johnny Santiago - Criminal Procedure

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed an order suppressing a defendant's recorded statement, finding his waiver of Miranda rights was not knowing, intelligent, and voluntary. The court's decision is non-precedential and applies only to the parties involved.

Honeywell International Inc. v. Satec Inc. - Environmental Remediation Dispute

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reviewed a dispute between Honeywell International Inc. and Satec Inc. concerning environmental remediation obligations under a 2009 Settlement Agreement. The court affirmed, with modifications, an order that denied Satec's motion to compel arbitration for certain claims while also addressing Honeywell's cross-appeal regarding access and remediation.

Melick v. Melick - Post-Judgment Matrimonial Matter

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a Family Division order enforcing a 1997 Final Judgment of Divorce regarding the division of a 401K plan. The defendant appealed the enforcement of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) concerning his retirement assets, which had been rolled over into an IRA in 2010.

GEICO v. Mayzenberg - Insurance Reimbursement Dispute

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court judgment in favor of GEICO in GEICO v. Mayzenberg. The court remanded the case after the New York Court of Appeals clarified that an insurer cannot deny no-fault benefits based solely on alleged professional misconduct that does not involve ceding control of a professional services corporation to an unlicensed party.

Miller v. Lamanna - Appeal of Dismissal

The Second Circuit vacated a district court's dismissal of a former corrections officer's discrimination and retaliation claims. The appellate court found the district court erred by converting a summary judgment motion into a Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal, considering only the complaint's allegations despite extensive discovery. The case is remanded for further proceedings.