Court Opinion on OPRA, Access, and Privileged Material

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division is reviewing a case concerning the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) and access to privileged material. The court vacated a lower court's order dismissing the complaint and remanded the case for an in camera review of the disputed documents.

New Jersey v. Grimsley - Affirm conviction and 20-year sentence

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed the conviction and 20-year sentence of Dandel M. Grimsley. The defendant was convicted of multiple offenses including conspiracy to commit robbery, first-degree robbery, aggravated assault, and unlawful possession of a weapon.

Stephanie Porter v. Autobay LLC - Arbitration Denied

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision denying Autobay LLC and Maurice Rached's motion to dismiss Stephanie Porter's complaint and compel arbitration. The court found that the purchase agreement did not contain an arbitration clause.

State v. Warren - Post-Conviction Relief Denied

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed the denial of Keith A. Warren's petition for post-conviction relief. The court found the claims to be time-barred and without merit, upholding the lower court's decision without an evidentiary hearing.

Yeruchom Fishel Koslowitz v. Lieba Nechama Rothstein - Appeal of Arbitrator Appointment

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision, ruling that the plaintiff is judicially estopped from challenging the appointment of a non-rabbinic arbitrator. The court found the plaintiff's remaining contentions lacked merit or were not properly raised.

New Jersey v. Marquise Brown - Appeal Denied

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division denied Marquise Brown's petition for post-conviction relief. The court affirmed the lower court's decision without an evidentiary hearing, upholding the conviction related to a 2017 shooting incident.

State of New Jersey v. Deshawn F. Banks - Affirmation of Motion to Suppress Weapon Possession Denial

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed the denial of a motion to suppress evidence in the case of State of New Jersey v. Deshawn F. Banks. The court found no error in the lower court's decision regarding the suppression of weapon possession evidence.

Nisha Sanger v. Next Level Business Services, Inc. - Employment Discrimination

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division ruled that a plaintiff was an independent contractor, not an employee, dismissing her discrimination claims against Next Level Business Services, Inc. and Cognizant Technology Solutions Company. The court affirmed the lower court's summary judgment order.

James Basilone v. Krzysztof Kopec - Summary Judgment Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division has issued a non-precedential opinion regarding the appeal of a summary judgment granted to defendants Krzysztof Kopec and Alexander Santamaria Sanchez. The case involves a plaintiff alleging personal injuries from automobile accidents while bicycling.

FCA Responds to British Steel Pension Scheme Report

The FCA has responded to the Complaint Commissioner's report on the British Steel Pension Scheme, accepting recommendations and detailing implemented improvements. These include enhanced collaboration with other regulators, increased data collection from advisory firms, and enforcement actions against misconduct, resulting in significant redress for affected members.