Federal Judge Allows Parts of Paterson Police Brutality Lawsuit to Move Forward

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Newark, NJ — A federal judge ruled that portions of a civil rights lawsuit accusing Paterson police officers of excessive force, unlawful arrest, and sexual misconduct during a 2022 street stop can…

May 24, 2026

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Federal Judge Throws Out ERISA Lawsuit Against Equitable 401(k) Plan Over Investment Fees

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Newark, NJ — A federal judge in New Jersey dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company and its retirement plan committees of mismanaging a multibillion-dollar 401(k) plan, ruling…

May 24, 2026

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Mount Sinai Must Face Some Bias Claims From Black Resident Doctor, Judge Rules in NYC Case

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NEW YORK, NY — A federal judge has allowed key discrimination and retaliation claims to move forward against Mount Sinai Hospital, while dismissing others in a lawsuit filed by a former resident…

May 3, 2026

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New Jersey Federal Judge Blocks Lawsuit Seeking to Stop Offshore Wind Project Down the Shore

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TOMS RIVER, NJ — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit aimed at halting construction of a major offshore wind project off the coasts of New Jersey and New York, dealing a…

May 3, 2026

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Judge Allows Age Discrimination Lawsuit Against Rowan University to Proceed

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CAMDEN, NJ — A longtime Rowan University professor who claims she was demoted and later pushed out as she neared retirement will be allowed to pursue key parts of her discrimination lawsuit,…

May 3, 2026

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Judge Allows Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Against New Jersey Motel to Move Forward

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CAMDEN, NJ — A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit filed by a woman who says she was trafficked as a minor at a New Jersey motel to proceed, rejecting the business’s…

May 3, 2026

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Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Accusing Ocean County Prosecutors of Targeting Rival Business

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Trenton, NJ — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing Ocean County prosecutors and a fellow business owner of weaponizing a criminal investigation to sabotage a competing construction company, ruling the…

April 26, 2026

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Judge faults lawyer over false citations in New Jersey wrongful termination case

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A federal judge said a months-long inquiry into bad legal citations exposed serious professional conduct violations in a wrongful termination lawsuit. Newark, NJ – A federal court in New Jersey has sharply…

April 6, 2026

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Judge faults lawyer over false citations in New Jersey wrongful termination case

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A federal judge said a months-long inquiry into bad legal citations exposed serious professional conduct violations in a wrongful termination lawsuit. Newark, NJ – A federal court in New Jersey has sharply…

April 6, 2026

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Federal judge allows parts of discrimination lawsuit against NYC agency to proceed

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Court dismisses some claims and defendants while preserving core allegations New York, NY – A federal judge has partially dismissed a workplace discrimination lawsuit filed against the New York City Human Resources…

April 3, 2026

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Silverton Fire Department Sexual Abuse Case Put on Hold as Possible Settlement Looms

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“Ocean County case alleges decades of abuse within Silverton fire company.” Toms River, NJ – A high-profile civil lawsuit alleging decades of sexual abuse within a volunteer fire company has been temporarily…

March 29, 2026

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Judge allows Paterson police union leaders’ retaliation lawsuit to proceed against city

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A federal court found union officials plausibly alleged free speech violations tied to grievances. Newark, NJ – A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by two Paterson…

March 28, 2026

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Judge orders New Jersey Instagram dispute against Meta transferred to California court

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A New Jersey federal judge ruled the case belongs in Silicon Valley, not Newark. Newark, NJ – A federal judge has ordered a lawsuit against Meta Platforms and CEO Mark Zuckerberg to…

March 28, 2026

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Man who demanded money from U.S. Treasury in the name of Allah sees case tossed out of D.C. court

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Court rejects claims by D.C. man who invoked religious trust and digital currency to demand trillions from U.S. Treasury WASHINGTON, D.C. – A federal judge in the District of Columbia has dismissed…

March 3, 2026

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Man claiming to be U.S. citizen has application denied in federal court

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Maurice Evans sought court declaration of U.S. citizenship after agency denial of his application PHILADELPHIA, PA – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Maurice Evans, who claimed to be…

February 28, 2026

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Rikers Island inmate’s brutality lawsuit to proceed against New York City correction officers

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Judge rules prior settlement does not bar claims in new lawsuit alleging separate assault at Rikers BROOKLYN, NY – A federal judge has denied the City of New York’s motion to dismiss…

February 27, 2026

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Judge transfers Primoris storm restoration lawsuit against FirstEnergy to Ohio federal court

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New Jersey federal judge enforces contract clause, sending utility dispute over Hurricane Isaias repairs to Ohio NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has ordered that a contract dispute between…

February 24, 2026

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New Jersey federal judge grants partial default win in celebrity photo copyright case

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NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has granted in part a motion for default judgment in a copyright infringement lawsuit involving unauthorized use of celebrity photographs on social media, handing a partial…

February 14, 2026

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Jackson mayor’s alleged affair with police union boss at center of federal civil rights suit

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JACKSON, NJ – Explosive allegations of a romantic relationship between Jackson Township’s mayor and a police union leader have landed the municipality in federal court, after a resident claimed she was silenced…

February 10, 2026

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Jackson mayor under fire after using township-paid attorney to handle private lawsuit

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn is facing questions after retaining township-paid planning board attorney Robert Shea to represent her private real estate company in an ongoing civil lawsuit…

February 9, 2026

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