NJ Supreme Court to Review COVID Compensability

The New Jersey Supreme Court has agreed to review Amato v. Township of Ocean School District, a pivotal case with significant implications for workers' compensation benefits related to COVID-19 occupational exposure, particularly concerning the interpretation of "essential employee" and a notable judicial recusal issue. This decision by the state's highest court underscores the critical legal questions that the Court will address.

New Jersey Mandates Tech Training for Lawyers

In a significant move reflecting the growing intersection of law and technology, the New Jersey Supreme Court has proposed two important changes to strengthen attorneys' technological competence. These proposals, announced on November 19, 2024, aim to ensure that New Jersey lawyers are better equipped to handle the challenges posed by cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies.