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New Jersey Supreme Court Upholds Public Defender’s Counsel in Deportation Case Despite Client’s Misrepresentation of Citizenship

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TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that a deportation following a guilty plea does not automatically indicate ineffective assistance of counsel, even when a public defender relies on a client’s false claim of U.S. citizenship. In a 5-2 decision, the state’s highest court overturned a prior ruling from a lower court which had determined that public defender Carol Wentworth failed in her duties by not investigating Juan C. Hernandez-Peralta’s immigration status prior to sentencing. Hernandez-Peralta had pleaded guilty in 2019 to charges of burglary and robbery, which subsequently led to … Read more

Judge Judy Revisits Landmark Court Cases in Riveting New Show ‘Justice on Trial’

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Los Angeles, California — Judge Judith Sheindlin, known for her no-nonsense approach to justice, is back with her new show, “Justice on Trial,” which debuted on Prime Video last week after a decade in development. The series revisits eight landmark cases from American legal history, allowing viewers to grapple with whether the outcomes delivered true justice. Among the notable cases examined is “Snyder v. Phelps,” which centers on Albert Snyder’s lawsuit against the Westboro Baptist Church. Snyder sued following the church’s infamous protest at his son Matthew’s military funeral, where demonstrators displayed signs with deeply … Read more

Staten Island Judge Remy Smith Launches Campaign for Civil Court Position, Rallying Support for Community Values

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Staten Island, N.Y. — A prominent legal figure from Staten Island has launched a campaign for an open judicial position, marking a significant moment in the upcoming electoral race. Housing Court Judge Remy Smith officially began her bid for the Richmond County Civil Court on Sunday from the steps of the Staten Island Civil Courthouse in West Brighton, flanked by key supporters from the borough’s Republican leadership. In an inspiring address to a supportive crowd of friends, family, and colleagues, Smith articulated her motivations for running, stating her commitment to upholding fundamental community values. “These … Read more

Johnson & Johnson’s Talc Controversy: Bankruptcy Court Ruling Signals Cautious Shift in Tort Litigation Landscape

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In Newark, New Jersey, Johnson & Johnson is facing significant challenges after a recent court ruling that poses obstacles to its efforts in resolving legal disputes related to its talc-based products. The bankruptcy court’s decision highlights the ongoing backlash against the company and raises questions about its strategies for managing thousands of lawsuits linked to claims that its talc products caused cancer. The ruling comes amidst a complex legal landscape as Johnson & Johnson has sought to shield itself from liability through bankruptcy filings. This strategy aimed to consolidate claims and potentially resolve them in … Read more