On October 21, 2022 the New Jersey to Supreme Court logjam was officially broken. Rachel Wainer Apter and Douglas M. Fasciale were both sworn in. As of recording of the podcast, the new Justice’s biographies are not up on the website yet. I will use their Wikipedia pages for bio background. I also regroup and recap our current roster of New Jersey Supreme Court Justices. Chief Justice Stuart Rabner Justice Anne M. Patterson Justice Lee. A. Solomon Justice Fabiana Pierre-Louis Justice Rachel Wainer Apter Justice Douglas M. Fasciale Judge Jack M. Sabatino - on Assignment from the Appellate Di ..read more

We are so fortunate to have this thoughtful and evolving analysis of the NJ Supreme Court by Joe Fischetti, Esq. His day job is Assistant General Counsel with Valley Health System. Joe previously served as Law Clerk to Chief Justice Rabner. Joe's experience and keen insights into the operation of the NJ Supreme Court make him the perfect statistician. Here is a link to Joe' report "New Jersey Supreme Court, 2021-22 Term in Review." Joe was kind enough to stick around and break down an important case from the term - Crystal Point Condominium Association, Inc. v. Kinsale Insurance Co. - Claiman ..read more

State v. Steven Bookman - The Court limits pursuit of offender subject to a warrant into 3rd party's home. State v. A.L.A. - Affirmative defense of corporal punishment to be instructed on jury charges - including simple assault charge in child endangerment case. State v. F.E.D. - Compassionate Release requires that inmate demonstrate inability to perform 2 or more basic activities of daily living ..read more

Two NJ Supreme Court nominees are moving while Appellate Division judges are temporarily elevated. Rachel Wainer Apter -Director of the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights - to be Re-nominated for a full term.  Hon. Douglas M. Fasciale - temporarily elevated and to be nominated for a full term. Hon. Jack Sabatino - temporarily elevated. Hon. Clarkson Fisher - temporarily elevated. Linden Democratic Committee v. City of Linden - City required to seat party nominee in vacant slot on council. Schwartz v. Menas, Esq. - New business rule - changes standard for new businesses to recover l ..read more

State v. Mackroy-Davis - Importance of Speedy Trials for 6000 accused detained pending trial. State v.  Clark - Suppression of recorded statement upon invocation of counsel. State v. Goldsmith - Suppression of gun recovered from improper stop. State v. Smith - Tinted windows are OK - police must be able to see people and items. Please consider giving the BOLD SIDEBAR 5-star Rating where you listen to Podcasts. Check out our sound engineer Nick Bates at: Bandcamp -https://nick-bates.bandcamp.com and Twitter -https://twitter.com/nickbatesmusic ..read more

State v. Mykal and Malik Derry Concurrent "dual sovereignty" - definition of "is" - drug dealers convicted in Federal case for discharge of weapon and State court for murder arising out of the same conduct. Slang interpreted by FBI Agent is expert testimony "splashed" equals murdered. State v. Rivas Invocation of right to counsel - interrogation must cease. Attenuation analysis is inapplicable. State v. Bailey Spousal privilege in case of police officer married to drug dealer. State v. Lane Statute applying mitigating sentencing factor for offenders under 26 applied prospectively. Please c ..read more

Sullivan v. Max Spann Auctions The 3 day attorney review clause does NOT apply to auction sales. Samolyk v. Berthe Rescue Doctrine affords a cause of action for one who attempts to rescue another person from self-created peril. The claim fails when the to rescued is personal property - in this case the family dog. After nearly 20 years on the NJ Supreme Court, Justice Barry Albin turns 70 on July 7, 2022 and hits mandatory retirement. Check out all of his opinions via Google Scholar (it will take awhile) and a few facts on Wikipedia. Please consider giving the BOLD SIDEBAR 5-star Rating wh ..read more

State v. Acoli Trooper killer released on parole after 49 years and make big news. State v. Bell 2 Deaths from leaving the scene of 1 accident equals 1 crime Mack Cali Realty v. State of NJ Jersey City worker tax and residency exemption State v. Thompson Statute of limitation runs when the State could match DNA not when the State acutally matches DNA ..read more

Alphabet Soup Show Notes I recently saw (through a zoom arbitration) Judge Mary Catherine Cuff - Retired PJAD who served “temporarily” on the NJ Supreme Court from 2012 - 2016 until the appointment of Justice Walter Timpone. The Arb was a pleasure and the Judge issued a lovely hand-written Arb Award. The interaction prompted the ringing of the bell in the Trenton clocktower - the NJ Supreme Court is down (2) Justices and Justice Albin is a mere (2) months from retirement. BRRRRRING!! State v. Konecny -  DUI, PCR, DWS - driving while suspended. The NJ Supreme Court did note extend Laurick ..read more

Joseph A. Fischetti, Esquire is our Guest. Link to NJ Supreme Court cases featuring Joe as Counsel or on the Brief. Joe loves his Stats. Here is a link to a fantastic set of NJ Supreme Court Stats. We even snuck in one interesting case analysis: Hamid Harris v. City of Newark, et al - Unanimous NJ Supreme Court generously broken down by Joe Fischetti. Government entity denied qualified immunity by the trial court not entitled to appeal of right - must seek interlocutory review. The BOLD SIDEBAR 5-star Rating where you listen to Podcasts. Check out our sound engineer Nick Bates at: Bandcamp - h ..read more