Briefs

Federal appeals court upholds subpoena for gunmaker’s ads

BY: - June 25, 2024

Panel finds the gunmaker's claims were barred by a doctrine that prohibits reconsideration of identical issues decided by another court.

U.S. Supreme Court will hear challenge to state bans on care for transgender minors

BY: - June 24, 2024

Tennessee’s law prohibits doctors from providing gender-affirming medical care to minors that includes puberty blockers, hormones and surgeries.

Watchdog to examine financial benefit of gubernatorial hopeful Bill Spadea’s radio show

BY: - June 21, 2024

Bill Spadea's bosses raised eyebrows when they said he would remain as host of a high-profile radio talk show — where he often speaks about politics and policy — while running for governor.

Lawmakers advance bill adopting antisemitism definition after nine hours of testimony

BY: - June 20, 2024

People gave the middle finger and shook their heads after the senators advanced bills to adopt an official definition of antisemitism.

Murphy administration urges Biden to offer protections to undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens

BY: - June 14, 2024

Thursday was the 12th anniversary of DACA, an Obama-era policy that offers work permits and protection from deportation to undocumented residents brought to America as children.

Menendez corruption trial briefly suspended due to developer’s illness

BY: - June 13, 2024

Jurors in Sen. Menendez's bribery trial got the day off Thursday after developer Fred Daibes' attorneys said he was too ill to come to court.

Jersey Shore leaders, cops gripe to lawmakers about ‘lawless’ young people

BY: - June 13, 2024

Jersey Shore leaders want the state to reassess juvenile detention statutes and pass new laws to punish people who plan pop-up parties.

Judges OK warrantless searches of locked glove boxes

BY: - June 12, 2024

Containers in a vehicle's interior do not enjoy greater protections from warrantless searches, even if they are locked, judges ruled Wednesday.

Senate panel to weigh new college tax breaks

BY: - June 10, 2024

The bills would create a income tax deduction for tuition payments and tax credits for community college enrollees or their parents.

Assemblyman Herb Conaway, Rajesh Mohan will face off in 3rd District House race

BY: - June 4, 2024

Assemblyman Herb Conaway defeated four other Democrats to win his party's nod for the House seat now held by Rep. Andy Kim.

Appeals court declines to expand juvenile resentencing rule to young adults

BY: - May 31, 2024

State courts require juveniles sentenced to lengthy prison terms to be allowed to petition for a new sentence after 20 years. That does not apply to adults, Friday's ruling says.

Danish firm pays New Jersey $125M over wind farm withdrawal

BY: - May 28, 2024

New Jersey reached a settlement with Ørsted months after it pulled plans for two 1,100 megawatt wind farms, citing financial conditions.