Legal Research

Englewood Rabbi Sues To Block Work, Diplomatic Activity at Libyan Compound
" The same day a judge ordered a partial stoppage of construction at an Englewood estate owned by the Libyan government due to alleged site violations, the rabbi next door lodged his own suit, seeking to block not only the renovations but also diplomatic use of the property by Col. Muammar Qaddafi."

Lawyer Fined for Soliciting Families of Air-Crash Victims Within Banned Period
" A prominent New Jersey personal injury lawyer has paid a $5,000 federal civil penalty for sending solicitation letters to families of passengers killed in the February crash of commuter jet in Buffalo."

Ticket-Fix Charge Dropped Against Jersey City Judge
"Irwin Rosen, one of four Jersey City judges accused of official misconduct in a 2007 ticket-fixing scandal, was exonerated Wednesday when the state requested that his charge be dismissed.

Lawyer Representing Buyer and Seller In Deal Is Sued by Both, and Prevails
Michael Malin turned a double play. His client is a lawyer who was sued by both the buyer and the seller of a liquor store when the deal went sour. Malin not only won summary dismissal of both suits, he won on different grounds."

Court Issues Temporary Restraints on Work on Libyan Property in Englewood 
"The City of Englewood has won a partial victory in its effort to stop construction at the Libyan-owned residential property that was to be a site for Col. Muammar Qaddafi to pitch his Bedouin tent during a U.S. visit."

State Oversight of Hiring and Spending By Local School Districts Held Valid
"A New Jersey appeals court upholds the state Department of Education's power to police local school boards for wasteful employment practices and other mismanagemen, turning away a labor group's challenge."

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