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46 BRIAN HEYERT v. MENASSIE TADDESE -- rank: 710

... violated the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act (CFA), N.J.S.A. 56:8-1 to -195, by charging rent in ... a hardship rent increase. The landlords claimed that the municipality's rent control ordinance is unconstitutional and that the legal base ... of it. The landlords also assert error in the court's dismissal of their constitutional claims, its refusal to entertain their ... opportunities to those with low incomes. Buyers of the project's two-family homes received a down payment of $15,000 ... exchange for a twenty-year commitment to rent the home's upper unit to a Section 8 1 eligible family pursuant ... which time the rental units became subject to the City's Municipal Rent Control Ordinance. 2 Landlords Melaku and Taddese ( ...

docket:	a4801-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-06-25
status:	published
citation:	431 N.J.Super. 388 70 A.3d 680
Document Size:	128038

47 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. SHAUN D CLIFTON-SHORT -- rank: 707

... appellant (David A. Gies, Designated Counsel, on the briefs). Christopher S. Porrino, Attorney General, attorney for respondent (Garima Joshi, Deputy Attorney ... our facts from our September 13, 2012 opinion affirming defendant's judgments of conviction: In the early morning hours of January ... New Jersey. No one witnessed the incident, and the station's manager discovered the murdered employee inside an office in the back of the station's outside kiosk. The victim was found covered in blood, and ... sought removal of his trial counsel. The court granted defendant's second motion to represent himself, but also appointed trial counsel as standby counsel. The court subsequently denied defendant's motions for a substitute standby counsel and for a ...

docket:	a0197-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-03-01
status:	unpublished
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48 State v. Leslie Ann Nelson -- rank: 707

... Norcross and Investigator John McLaughlin of the Camden County Prosecutor's Office, accompanied by another detective and a DYFS investigator, went ... house in the afternoon with a warrant to search Nelson's bedroom. After Nelson's mother admitted Norcross and McLaughlin into the house, Nelson opened ... the two capital murder counts and aggravated assault. After Nelson's first penalty trial, she was sentenced to life imprisonment for ... murder of Officer John Norcross. However, this Court vacated Nelson's death sentence due to the State's failure to turn over evidence favorable to the defense. ...

docket:	a-29-01
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decided:	2002-07-30
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citation:	173 N.J. 417 803 A.2d 1
Document Size:	364949

49 State v. Martel Johnson -- rank: 705

... may not have been summarized). State v. Martel Johnson (A-83-99) Argued October 11, 2000 -- Decided February 28, 2001 STEIN ... subsequently vacated that order and granted certification limited to Johnson's constitutional challenges to NERA. Following the grant of certification, the ... Court of the United States decided Apprendi v. New Jersey , __ U.S. __, 120 S. Ct. 2348 , 147 L. Ed.2d 435 (2000) , holding that ... in NERA before a sentencing court may impose the Act's mandatory minimum sentence. 1. At issue in this case ...

docket:	a-83-99
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2001-02-28
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citation:	166 N.J. 523
Document Size:	54458

50 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. MICHAEL ROMERO -- rank: 702

... counts of second-degree conspiracy to commit kidnapping, N.J.S.A. 2C:5-2 and 2C:13-1; four counts of first-degree kidnapping, N.J.S.A. 2C:13-1(b); four counts of second-degree conspiracy to commit murder, N.J.S.A. 2C:5-2 and 2C:11-3; two counts of murder, N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3(a)(1) and (2); two counts of felony murder, N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3(a)(3); and two counts of attempted murder, N.J.S.A. 2C:5-1 and 2C:11-3. Edwin ...

docket:	a2750-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-08-26
status:	unpublished
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51 IMO the Civil Commitment of W.X.C. -- rank: 702

... the New Jersey Sexually Violent Predator Act (SVPA), N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.24 to -27.38. Over the ... of the police saved her from his assault. N.J.S.A. 2C:47-1 to -10. The essential test for ... secure facility for control, care and treatment.” N.J.S.A. 30:4-27.26. In 2007, as defendant was ... committed pursuant to the SVPA. Defendant immediately challenged the State’s petition, arguing that because he had not been provided with ... federal and state constitutions. The civil commitment court rejected defendant’s challenge, concluding that the SVPA is not unconstitutional on its ... a published opinion, the Appellate Division rejected all of defendant’s arguments, concluding in relevant part that the SVPA is ...

docket:	a-33-09
court:	New Jersey Supreme Court
decided:	2010-11-09
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citation:	204 N.J. 179 8 A.3d 174
Document Size:	135081

52 State v. Shaquan Hyppolite -- rank: 699

... at Lafayette Gardens in Jersey City and found Terrel Smith’s lifeless body. Smith had been shot multiple times. The police ... the shooting, Gregg said that he was in the victim’s Jeep around the time of the shooting. After the victim ... and the victim had a short conversation on the driver’s side of the car before Gregg heard a gunshot; and ... pages of discovery materials and a DVD recording of Gregg’s interview on June 8, 2017. On the day of the ... Interview of [Gregg].” The State did not disclose Gregg’s first statement before the hearing. 1 At the detention hearing ... indicted defendant. The State turned over additional discovery, including Gregg’s first statement to the police, recordings of interviews of ...

docket:	a-48-17
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2018-12-11
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citation:	236 N.J. 154 198 A.3d 952
Document Size:	54892

53 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. SEAN KENNEY -- rank: 699

... 1998), cert. denied sub. nom. , Kenney v. New Jersey , 532 U.S. 932 , 121 S. Ct. 1380 , 149 L. Ed.2d 306 (2001). Defendant sought ... this offense are fully set forth in the Supreme Court's opinion. We briefly outline them here to provide a context ... Michael Mills, Michael Sadlowski, and Daniel Kaighn. Tina Shiplee, Sadlowski's girlfriend, and defendant's girlfriend, Kelly Zuzulock, were also at the Columbia Cafe. ...

docket:	a2821-07
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2010-08-04
status:	unpublished
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54 Rochelle Hodges, et. al. v. Feinstein, Raiss, Kelin & Booker, L.L.C. -- rank: 699

... Federal Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA or the Act), 15 U.S.C.A. �� 1692 to 1692o. ����Renita Hodges and Rochelle Hodges are sisters who reside in separate apartments in Newark�s Sotnas Garden Apartments operated by Sasil Corporation. Their rent is subsidized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, commonly referred to as ... attorneys� fees, and court costs under their leases. Consequently, Sasil�s attorneys, Feinistein, Raiss, Kelin & Booker, L.L.C. (Feinstein), ...

docket:	a-113-05
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2007-01-31
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citation:	189 N.J. 210
Document Size:	76317

55 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. HERRON ALSTON -- rank: 699

... degree con�spiracy to commit murder, contrary to N.J.S.A. 2C:5-2 and N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3 (count one); first-degree purposeful or knowing murder, contrary to N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3a(1), (2) (count two); third-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, contrary to N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5b (count three); and second-degree possession ... a handgun for an unlawful purpose, contrary to N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4a (count four). Tried with his co ... his conviction and sentence, and the Supreme Court denied defendant's petition for certification. State v. Alston ( Alston II ), No. ...

docket:	a5384-08
court:	superior court trial
decided:	2011-03-02
status:	Published
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Document Size:	46026

56 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3850-18.opn.html -- rank: 694

... LINE (NORTH AMERICA) INC., NYK BULKSHIP (USA) INC., MITSUI O.S.K. LINES, LTD., MITSUI O.S.K. BULK SHIPPING (USA) LLC, KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA, LTD., and ... contract claims, by the federal Shipping Act of 1984, 46 U.S.C. §§ 40101 to 41309. Plaintiff Mercedes-Benz USA ... alleging violations of the New Jersey Antitrust Act, N.J.S.A. 56:9-1 to -19, tortious interference, breach of ... a class action seeking relief under the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. § 15, for violations of the Sherman ...

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57 New Jersey Turnpike Authority v. Local 196 , I.F.P.T.E. -- rank: 691

... the van, Glassey fired a paintball gun, striking the van�s front windshield and passenger-side window and paneling. As a ... interference with transportation. Glassey pled guilty to the disorderly person�s offense of interference with transportation. The trial court sentenced Glassey ... J. 420 (1996), narrowly focused on the resolution � the arbitrator�s award � and not the conduct or contractual provision prompting the ... exception and holds that the public policy exception and Weiss�s heightened judicial scrutiny of awards are triggered when a labor arbitration award � not the grievant�s conduct � violates a clear mandate of public policy. If reinstatement ... of public policy, it should have concentrated on the Arbitrator�s award rather than on Glassey�s conduct. Although Glassey� ...

docket:	a-41-06
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2007-04-23
status:
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	57365

58 State v. John Martini, Jr. -- rank: 691

... sentence of death. ����The United States Supreme Court denied defendant's petition for certiorari on October 2, 1995. The Public Defender ... over his objection, or for an evidentiary hearing on defendant's competency, as well as for a stay of execution. The ... execution or to seek any post-conviction relief. ����With defendant's consent, the trial court appointed independent counsel for defendant. It ... Public Defender could not seek post-conviction relief on defendant's behalf over his objection. ����The Public Defender appealed the denial ... of her motion to pursue post-conviction relief on defendant's behalf. This Court expedited review of the matter and held ... is that there is new evidence suggesting that New Jersey's death penalty system is constitutionally flawed because of systemic ...

docket:	a-164-95
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1996-06-28
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citation:	144 N.J. 603
Document Size:	73291

59 In Re: Reglan Litigation -- rank: 688

... under the New Jersey Product Liability Act (PLA), N.J.S.A. 2A:58C-1 to -11, are preempted by federal ... brand-name labeling. The Appellate Division affirmed the trial court’s determinations, finding that federal law did not preempt plaintiffs’ claims ... Under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), 21 U.S.C.A. §§ 301-399f, a manufacturer seeking federal ... the proposed label is accurate and adequate. Meeting the FDA’s approval requirements for a new drug involves costly and lengthy ... and accessible. Hatch-Waxman streamlined the process for the FDA’s approval of generic drugs. It allows a generic-drug ...

docket:	a-56-14
court:	New Jersey Supreme Court
decided:	2016-04-11
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60 STATE OF NEW JERSEY, by et al. v. ONE 1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD -- rank: 688

... amicus curiae American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey. Martin S. Kaufman, of the New York bar, admitted pro hac vice ... Dolan, Griffinger & Vecchione, and Atlantic Legal Foundation, Inc., attorneys; Lawrence S. Lustberg and Mr. Kaufman, on the brief). The opinion of ... issue in this case is the constitutionality of New Jersey's criminal instrumentality forfeiture law, N.J.S.A. 2C:64-1 to -9 (the Act). The trial ... the seizure of a motor vehicle pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:64-6a violated the owner's federal and State due process rights. We reverse. I ���� ...

docket:	A3879-02
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2004-07-21
status:	published
citation:	371 N.J. Super. 228 852 A.2d 111
Document Size:	61252