New Jersey Case Commentaries

Probable Cause in Warrantless Searches: Analysis of State v. Moore (181 N.J. 40)

Date: Aug 3, 2004

Probable Cause in Warrantless Searches: Analysis of State v. Moore (181 N.J. 40) Introduction State of New Jersey v. Gregory C. Moore, 181 N.J. 40, is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

State of New Jersey v. Pineiro: Reaffirming the Threshold for Probable Cause in Warrantless Searches

Date: Aug 3, 2004

State of New Jersey v. Pineiro: Reaffirming the Threshold for Probable Cause in Warrantless Searches Introduction In the landmark case of State of New Jersey v. Jose R. Pineiro, A/K/A Pineiro, David...

Enhancing Permanency in Child Welfare: The Role of Kinship Legal Guardianship in NJ Supreme Court's Decision in DYFS v. P.P. and S.P.

Date: Jul 28, 2004

Enhancing Permanency in Child Welfare: The Role of Kinship Legal Guardianship in NJ Supreme Court's Decision in DYFS v. P.P. and S.P. Introduction The case of New Jersey Division of Youth and Family...

Expansion of Buffer Zones Under the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act: A Supreme Court of New Jersey Analysis

Date: Jul 27, 2004

Expansion of Buffer Zones Under the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act: A Supreme Court of New Jersey Analysis Introduction The case of IN THE MATTER OF FRESHWATER WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT RULES (180...

Mandatory Notice Requirements for Intentional Torts Against Public Employees: VELEZ v. CITY OF JERSEY CITY

Date: Jun 30, 2004

Mandatory Notice Requirements for Intentional Torts Against Public Employees: VELEZ v. CITY OF JERSEY CITY Introduction The landmark case of VELEZ v. CITY OF JERSEY CITY addressed a pivotal issue in...

New Trial Granted Based on Newly Discovered Evidence in State v. Ways

Date: Jun 23, 2004

New Trial Granted Based on Newly Discovered Evidence in State of New Jersey v. Anthony Ways Introduction State of New Jersey v. Anthony Ways is a landmark decision rendered by the Supreme Court of...

Emergency Aid Exception Expanded: State of New Jersey v. Gary N. Frankel

Date: May 13, 2004

Emergency Aid Exception Expanded: State of New Jersey v. Gary N. Frankel Introduction In the landmark case of State of New Jersey v. Gary N. Frankel, the Supreme Court of New Jersey grappled with the...

Reaffirming the "Actual Malice" Standard in Defamation Cases Involving Public Officials

Date: May 12, 2004

Reaffirming the "Actual Malice" Standard in Defamation Cases Involving Public Officials Introduction The case of Dennis DeAngelis v. James F. Hill (180 N.J. 1) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New...

Admissibility of Non-Electronically Recorded Confessions and the Future of Custodial Interrogation Practices: Analysis of STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. THOMAHL S. COOK

Date: May 11, 2004

Admissibility of Non-Electronically Recorded Confessions and the Future of Custodial Interrogation Practices STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. THOMAHL S. COOK, 179 N.J. 533 (2004) Introduction In the landmark...

Limiting CEPA's Scope: Non-Compete Agreements as Private Matters

Date: May 5, 2004

Limiting CEPA's Scope: Non-Compete Agreements as Private Matters 1. Introduction In the landmark case of KAROL MAW, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. ADVANCED CLINICAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., and MICHAEL F....

Laches Defense Abandoned in Continuing Violation Employment Discrimination Case

Date: Apr 29, 2004

Laches Defense Abandoned in Continuing Violation Employment Discrimination Case Introduction In the case of DIANE MANCINI, Plaintiff-Respondent, and LAUREN FLORIO, Plaintiff v. TOWNSHIP OF TEANECK,...

Establishing No-Knock Warrants: Insights from State of New Jersey v. Arthur J. Jones

Date: Apr 22, 2004

Establishing No-Knock Warrants: Insights from State of New Jersey v. Arthur J. Jones Introduction The case of State of New Jersey v. Arthur J. Jones, reported at 179 N.J. 377, presents significant...

Constructive Possession of Firearm While Committing Drug Offense: The Spivey Decision

Date: Apr 2, 2004

Constructive Possession of Firearm While Committing Drug Offense: The Spivey Decision Introduction State of New Jersey v. Shawn L. Spivey, 179 N.J. 229 (2004), is a pivotal case decided by the...

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Capital Penalty Phase: State of New Jersey v. John Chew

Date: Mar 26, 2004

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Capital Penalty Phase: State of New Jersey v. John Chew Introduction In the landmark case of State of New Jersey v. John Chew, 179 N.J. 186 (2004), the Supreme...

Redefining Aggravated Circumstances in Child Welfare: Insights from DYFS v. A.R.G.

Date: Mar 18, 2004

Redefining Aggravated Circumstances in Child Welfare: Insights from DYFS v. A.R.G. Introduction Case Overview The case of New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) v. A.R.G. addresses...

Verdicchio v. Ricca: Reinforcing the Substantial Factor Test in Medical Malpractice

Date: Mar 16, 2004

Verdicchio v. Ricca: Reinforcing the Substantial Factor Test in Medical Malpractice Introduction Verdicchio v. Ricca, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on March 15, 2004, addresses...

Strict Enforcement of Procedural Deadlines in Post-Conviction Relief: Insights from STATE v. MILNE

Date: Mar 3, 2004

Strict Enforcement of Procedural Deadlines in Post-Conviction Relief: Insights from STATE v. MILNE Introduction The case of State of New Jersey v. Shawn Milne presents a pivotal examination of...

Reaffirming Child's Best Interests: Termination of Parental Rights in DYFS v. C.S. and J.G.

Date: Feb 21, 2004

Reaffirming Child's Best Interests: Termination of Parental Rights in DYFS v. C.S. and J.G. Introduction The case of New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) v. C.S. and J.G. involves...

Mandatory Jury Instructions on Lesser-Included Offenses and Restrictions on Other-Crimes Evidence: STATE v. JENKINS Analysis

Date: Feb 5, 2004

Mandatory Jury Instructions on Lesser-Included Offenses and Restrictions on Other-Crimes Evidence: STATE v. JENKINS Analysis Introduction State of New Jersey v. Kendall J. Jenkins, 178 N.J. 347,...

Ensuring Fair Trial: New Standards for Jury Impartiality and Expert Testimony in STATE v. FORTIN

Date: Feb 4, 2004

Ensuring Fair Trial: New Standards for Jury Impartiality and Expert Testimony in STATE v. FORTIN Introduction In the landmark case State of New Jersey v. Steven R. Fortin, the Supreme Court of New...

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