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New Jersey Court Affirms Jury Ruling in Favor of Weg & Myers PC in Contract Dispute

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A New Jersey appellate court affirmed a jury’s decision on Wednesday, siding with the New York-based law firm Weg & Myers PC in a breach-of-contract dispute filed by a former client. The ruling marked a significant moment in the legal battle that unfolded over the firm’s alleged failure to meet contractual obligations. The case began when the former client, whose identity has not been disclosed, brought the lawsuit against the firm, claiming that Weg & Myers PC had violated the terms of their agreement. The appellate ruling underscored the jury’s belief that the law firm … Read more

New Jersey Court Affirms Jury Ruling Favoring Weg & Myers Law Firm in Breach-of-Contract Case

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A New Jersey appellate court has upheld a jury’s decision in favor of the New York-based law firm Weg & Myers PC amid a breach-of-contract dispute with a former client. The ruling, announced on Wednesday, indicated that the presiding judge had acted appropriately without any discernible abuse of discretion or significant errors that could have affected the outcome of the case. The appeal arose from a disagreement where the former client contested the law firm’s handling of specific contractual obligations. The jury had previously sided with Weg & Myers, affirming the firm’s position in the … Read more

Legal Expert Predicts Unlikely Consensus in New Jersey Transit Case Amid Court’s Partisan Divide

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Trenton, New Jersey — As the New Jersey Supreme Court prepares to hear a significant case concerning the state transit agency, legal experts suggest this matter could transcend ideological divides. Attorney Matthew Haverstick, representing key stakeholders, remarked that the case’s emphasis appears to focus more on state immunity frameworks than on typical personal injury arguments. The court’s current composition is recognized for its ideological split, with justices leaning liberal and conservative. However, Haverstick expressed confidence that this case may foster an unusual consensus among the justices due to its specific legal questions. “The dynamics feel … Read more

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