Islam Lawsuit Against United States Rejected by New Jersey Judge
A federal judge rejected Ibraheem Islam’s challenge to his 106-month gun and drug sentence, finding his ineffective-assistance claims did not warrant relief.…
Porn Company Wins Bid to Unmask New Jersey Internet User in Copyright Case
A federal judge allowed Strike 3 Holdings to subpoena Comcast for a New Jersey subscriber's identity but warned an IP address alone doesn't prove infringement.…
Federal Judge Dismisses Claims Against Attorney in Gold Star Families Malpractice Lawsuit
NEWARK, N.J. – A federal judge has granted a motion to dismiss filed by attorney Natalie Khawam and her law firm in a lawsuit brought by several Gold Star family members who…
Teacher’s Bias Lawsuit Against Passaic Charter School Advances in Court
A federal judge ruled that portions of a former Passaic charter school teacher's discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against iLearn Schools and Passaic Arts & Science Charter School may proceed while dismissing other…
Brazilian ICE Detainee Wins Partial Review as New Jersey Judge Questions Length of Immigration Detention
A federal judge dismissed most of a Brazilian immigrant's challenge to expedited removal but ordered further briefing on whether his year-long ICE detention without an individualized bond hearing violates the Fifth Amendment.…
Wall Township School District Ordered to Pay Nearly $285K in IDEA Attorneys’ Fees After Appeals Court Ruling
A federal judge ordered the Wall Township Board of Education to pay nearly $285,000 in attorneys' fees and costs to a former student who prevailed in a long-running special education lawsuit under…
Delaney Hall Detainee’s Challenge Moves Forward in New Jersey Federal Court
A federal judge ordered additional briefing in an ICE detainee's habeas corpus case after finding unresolved questions over whether federal immigration authorities are relying on the proper legal authority to continue his…
Federal Judge Denies New Jersey Woman’s Bid to Reopen Dismissed Neuralink Lawsuit, Warns of Filing Restrictions
A federal judge has rejected an attempt to revive a lawsuit against Neuralink, calling the claims “fantastical” and warning the plaintiff that continued frivolous filings could lead to restrictions on future lawsuits.…
New Jersey Federal Judge Allows Disability Recipient to Sue Without Fees, Reviews Claims Against State
A federal judge granted a New Jersey man permission to proceed without paying court fees but immediately began reviewing whether his lawsuit against the State of New Jersey can legally move forward.…
NJ Woman’s Discrimination Lawsuit Against Walmart Dismissed by Federal Judge
A federal judge dismissed a South Jersey woman’s employment discrimination lawsuit against Walmart after finding she failed to show she completed required EEOC procedures before filing suit. CAMDEN, N.J. — A federal…
Judge Denies Immigrant Mother’s Bid for Release From ICE Detention in New Jersey Case
Newark, NJ — A federal judge denied a detained immigrant mother’s request for release from ICE custody, ruling she failed to show her detention violates federal law despite arguments that her arrest…
New Jersey Drivers Claim Insurers Undervalued Totaled Cars in Federal Class Action Lawsuit
Newark, NJ — Drivers suing two insurance companies over alleged lowball payouts for totaled vehicles can expand their case after a federal judge ruled Sunday that new claims may proceed, even as…
NJ Transit Wins Lawsuit Over Train Door Injury, Judge Finds Engineer Ignored Safety Warnings
Newark, NJ — A federal judge has ruled in favor of NJ Transit, dismissing a lawsuit filed by a longtime locomotive engineer who claimed he was injured by a train door, finding…
Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Accusing Ocean County Prosecutors of Targeting Rival Business
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…
Judge Sides With State Farm in Parsippany Water Damage Dispute, Ends Homeowner Lawsuit
Newark, NJ — A federal judge has ruled in favor of State Farm, ending a years-long dispute over insurance payouts tied to repeated water damage and mold issues at a Parsippany home.…
New Jersey Judge Rejects Prisoner’s Bid to Overturn 20-Year Carjacking Sentence as Late
Newark, NJ — A federal judge has dismissed a New Jersey inmate’s attempt to overturn his 20-year prison sentence for carjacking and firearm offenses, ruling the challenge came years after the legal…
Federal Judge Denies Man’s Bid to Force IRS Action on FOIA Requests in New Jersey Case
Newark, NJ — A federal judge has denied a New Jersey man’s attempt to force the Internal Revenue Service to preserve and produce records tied to his ongoing tax dispute, ruling that…
Federal Judge Dismisses Civil Rights Lawsuit Over West Orange Restraining Order Case
Newark, NJ — A federal judge on Friday dismissed a multi-count civil rights lawsuit tied to a 2020 domestic violence restraining order case in West Orange, ending the claims against state officials,…
Legal Battle Over Christmas Lights Brewing in Federal Court in New Jersey
Newark, NJ —A legal battle over Christmas lights is playing out in federal court in New Jersey. A federal judge has issued a key ruling in a patent fight between two holiday…
Federal Judge Rejects Detainee’s Bid for Release From NJ ICE Custody After Removal Order Dispute
Newark, NJ — A federal judge denied an immigration detainee’s request for release from ICE custody, ruling that his challenge to a removal order issued without a merits hearing must instead proceed…
Federal judge denies petition over decade-long delay in filing over 2006 conviction
A New Jersey man’s attempt to overturn a 2006 conviction fails after court cites lack of timely action. Newark, NJ – A federal judge has denied a petition filed by Stanley Theodore…