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.

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.

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.

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.

Higher Breed NJ LLC v. City of Burlington - Cannabis Retailer License

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division ruled that the City of Burlington Common Council must provide a reason for denying an application for a resolution of local support for a cannabis retailer license. The court affirmed in part, vacated in part, and remanded the case for further proceedings.

US v. Cardenas - Cocaine Import Conspiracy Conviction

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the conviction of Jay James Roldan Cardenas for conspiracy to import cocaine. The court found that the district court erred in excluding evidence relevant to Roldan's defense of lacking criminal intent, remanding the case for further proceedings.

United States v. Aryeetey - Felon in Possession of Firearm Conviction Affirmed

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence of Ivan Joel Aryeetey for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court found no abuse of discretion in admitting DNA evidence and deemed the sentence substantively reasonable.

B.B. v. Hochul - Child Welfare Certification Rights

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that fourteen children have standing to sue New York over its child welfare certification scheme, which denied relatives certification due to criminal history or child abuse reports. The court reversed in part and affirmed in part, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Broadcast Music v. North American Concert Promoters - Antitrust

The Second Circuit vacated a district court's decision in Broadcast Music, Inc. v. North American Concert Promoters Association, finding the imposed licensing rates and revenue base definition unreasonable. The court remanded the case for further proceedings, impacting how music licensing fees are determined for concert promoters.