NJSBA Daily Briefing: 11/09/2026

Legal News

Five Digital Marketing Investments Every Law Firm Should Make

A recent NJSBA presentation on advanced marketing and client acquisition strategies for law firms offered practical insights into how successful firms are adapting to a rapidly changing client acquisition environment. Check out five key areas law firms should invest in to strengthen client acquisition and grow their presence in the digital marketplace.

Mercer County Bar to Honor Judge Philip S. Carchman with Prestigious Service Award

The Mercer County Bar Association will honor former Judge Philip S. Carchman with the prestigious Michael J. Nizolek Award at a Nov. 12 ceremony, recognizing his distinguished career and public service. Judge Carchman served as Administrative Director of the Courts under three Chief Justices, overseeing the statewide administration of New Jersey's judiciary from 2004 to 2008. A veteran of the Appellate Division, he also served as a member of the New Jersey Legislative Apportionment Commission. Learn more here.

Effective Strategies for Assertive and Mindful Communication – Free Webinar Tuesday

Difficult conversations are never easy, but knowing how to navigate them is essential for building strong relationships with colleagues, clients and even family members. Join the NJSBA Member Assistance Program on Nov. 10 to explore how mindfulness principles can improve communication, strengthen relationships and help you manage the demands of a busy life and career. Register for the free webinar here.

Negotiate Your True Value with the NJSBA

Join the NJSBA’s Women in the Profession tomorrow for a special presentation on how women can better negotiate their worth and advocate for themselves to support their professional growth. The program is free for all NJSBA members. Register here.

Supreme Court, Appellate and Third Circuit Decision Summaries

Click on any decision below to get the full opinion – November 6, 2026.

New Jersey Appellate Division

Employment/Education – Professor Termination

Alejandro Zaera-Polo vs. the Trustees of Princeton University, et al. (Mercer County and Statewide) – The plaintiff Alejandro Zaera-Polo appealed from an order granting the defendants' motion for summary judgment and denying his motion to reinstate certain dismissed counts of his complaint. The plaintiff, a former professor at Princeton University, accused the university of wrongful termination. The Appellate Division vacated the order and remanded for further proceedings, finding that the trial court failed to comply with the findings and conclusions requirement of Rule 1:7-4(a).

Civil – Medical Malpractice

Daniel Ertz, et al. vs. Cooper University Health Care, et al. (Camden County and Statewide) – The Appellate Division reviewed on appeal the trial court's grant of summary judgment to nurse Michael Waverka, one of the many defendants who had been named in the plaintiffs' complaint. The plaintiff accused the hospital of administering an intravenous drug that left him paralyzed. The Appellate Division affirmed the summary judgment order and the trial court's denial of reconsideration.

Landlord/Tenant – Eviction

XJH1, LLC vs. Justin Carter (Camden County and Statewide) – The defendant Justin Carter appealed an order denying his motion to expunged from the public record the eviction filing in this case or to seal the record. The Appellate Division affirmed the lower court.

Family – Domestic Violence

H.B. vs. B.S. (Essex County and Statewide) – The defendant B.S. appealed from an order awarding $788,293.54 in fees to the plaintiff H.B. following a lengthy domestic violence trial and the entry of a final restraining order. The Appellate Division affirmed the lower court.

Family – Restraining Order

M.R.K. vs. S.R.R. (Somerset County and Statewide) – The plaintiff M.R.K. appealed from the Family Part's order denying her application for a final restraining order and dismissing the temporary restraining order against the defendant S.R.R. under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. The Appellate Division affirmed the lower court.

Criminal – Post-Conviction Relief

State of New Jersey vs. Quincy Oliver (Union County and Statewide) – The defendant Quincy Oliver appealed from an order denying his petition for post-conviction relief following an evidentiary hearing. The defendant is serving a 21-year prison sentence in connection with a 2015 murder. The Appellate Division affirmed the lower court.