A sweeping new report examining recent federal health policy changes is sparking urgent conversation across New Jersey, where health advocates, medical providers, and residents...

In a decision with broad implications for free speech, reputation, and privacy law, the Supreme Court of New Jersey has ruled that false light invasion of privacy claims are subject to the same one-year statute of limitations that governs defamation actions. The case, Salve Chipola, III v. Sean Flannery (A-2-24/088836), decided on August 7, 2025, reinforces the principle that closely related claims involving harmful speech must be treated consistently under the law. At the center of the dispute was an incident at a high school basketball game in January 2020. Plaintiff Salve Chipola alleged that Sean Flannery falsely told a school official that he was a drug dealer who had provided drugs and alcohol to students....

In the quiet, rural corners of Jefferson Township, a legal battle is unfolding that has residents and local political observers asking one crucial question: Who exactly is behind the lawsuit challenging the all-Republican council? The case, filed by a group identifying themselves only as “Concerned Citizens for a Better Jefferson,” has thrown a spotlight on allegations of transparency violations and questionable financial practices within the township’s governing body. This intriguing situation highlights broader issues within New Jersey local politics, where single-party dominance can sometimes lead to less public oversight. The lawsuit alleges that the Jefferson Township Council has bypassed critical state laws designed to ensure governmental openness. Specifically, the "Concerned Citizens" claim the council violated both...