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New Jersey reaches $393 million settlement with materials company over ‘forever chemicals’

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The New Jersey Attorney General and Commissioner of Environmental Protection announced on Wednesday that they reached a settlement with Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC, the US subsidiary of a Belgian company, over the release of so-called “forever chemicals.”

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US Supreme Court says New Jersey can withdraw from Waterfront Commission

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The US Supreme Court Tuesday held that New Jersey may unilaterally withdraw from the Waterfront Commission Compact, an interstate compact between the two states created to fight crime in the Port of New York and New Jersey. In the case New York v.

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Federal judge strikes down New Jersey ban on detaining immigrants awaiting deportation

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A federal judge in New Jersey struck down AB 5207 on Tuesday, concluding that New Jersey’s ban on detaining individuals for violating US civil immigration laws is unconstitutional. Here, Kirsch viewed New Jersey’s ban as an effort to overcome an area of law governed by the federal government.

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New Jersey Supreme Court allows review of juvenile sentences

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The New Jersey Supreme Court Monday ruled that juvenile offenders with lengthy sentences may petition for a review of their sentence after 20 years in prison. In 2017, the same court requested that the New Jersey legislature address the issue of juvenile offenders sentenced to lengthy stays in prison under N.J.S.A.

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Defamation lawsuit against New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will proceed

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New Jersey Superior Court Judge Douglas H. Hurd Friday allowed a defamation claim against New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to proceed. Judge Hurd denied the state of New Jersey and Governor Philip D. Murphy’s motion to dismiss Neuwirth’s defamation claim.

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Supreme Court of New Jersey Reverses Bank Robbery Conviction Based on Prosecutor's Use of "Here's Johnny" PowerPoint From "The Shining" During Closing

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In an opinion on Tuesday, the Supreme Court of New Jersey also expressed a dislike, not for the movie, It is a well known fact that Stephen King did not like Stanley Kubrick's film version of his novel, The Shining.

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Supreme Court blocks New Jersey, Colorado COVID restrictions for religious gatherings

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The US Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked enforcement of COVID-19 restrictions for religious gatherings in New Jersey and Colorado until district courts can hear the cases. Your gift of $50, $100, $200 or $500 will help JURIST to keep its legal news and commentary free and accessible to a worldwide public. Thanks for your support!

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