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The Four Major New Jersey Courts
You may have fought a traffic ticket in a municipal court, read about the other major court types you may find yourself in.
Courts & Appeals
7 articles from Simon Law Group
This archive collects Simon Law Group's attorney-authored New Jersey legal articles on Courts & Appeals -- 7 plain-language explainers written for New Jersey readers. Each article is general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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New Jersey Sports Betting Struck Down by 3rd Circuit: What the 2016 Ruling Meant
In 2016, the U.S. 3rd Circuit struck down New Jersey's sports betting law. Learn how PASPA governed the landscape and what options remained for NJ voters.
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$18M Accutane Verdict Overturned: How a Judge's Error Affected 3,000 Pending Cases
The NJ Appellate Division overturned $18M in Accutane verdicts due to trial errors. Learn what this meant for the 3,000 cases pending against Hoffman-La Roche.
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High Beams, Handguns, and Unconstitutional Stops: What State v. Scriven Means for NJ
The NJ Supreme Court acquitted a man after police stopped his car for high beams. Learn how illegal search and seizure law protects motorists in New Jersey.
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NJ Supreme Court Reverses Murder Conviction in Double Shooting Over Cross-Examination Rights
The NJ Supreme Court reversed a 2006 murder conviction, ruling the defendant couldn't cross-examine a key witness about a plea deal. Learn about your rights.
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New Limits on Expungements in New Jersey: The 2015 Supreme Court Ruling
In 2015, the NJ Supreme Court limited expungements to those with one conviction. Learn how this ruling changed the landscape for record clearing in New Jersey.
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Condo Associations Can Be Held Liable for Sidewalk Injuries in New Jersey
In Qian v. Toll Brothers, the NJ Supreme Court held condo associations can be liable for injuries on privately owned sidewalks. Learn what this means.