As discussed (and endorsed) here, the Third Circuit has proposed amendments to its Local Appellate Rules that would establish a filing deadline of 5 PM instead of midnight in order...
As stated here, the Third Circuit has proposed a new Local Appellate Rule 26.1 and a concomitant change to LAR 113.3. LAR 26.1 would provide: Documents received by the Clerk...
As detailed here, the Third Circuit announced amendments to its Internal Operating Procedures. The amendments involve IOPs 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, and 2.5, which deal with panel or en banc determinations...
Chief Justice Rabner issued Orders, effective yesterday, temporarily assigning two trial level judges to the Appellate Division. Judge James Paganelli, who sits in the Essex County Chancery Division, General Equity,...
Chief Justice Rabner issued an Order titled as above yesterday. The full Order is available here. The Order supersedes the Court's November 18, 2021 Order regarding in-person versus virtual proceedings....
With the swearing in of newly-confirmed Justices Fasciale and Wainer Apter, there are now six Justices on the Supreme Court. One seat, left vacant when Justice Albin retired this summer,...
On September 12, Chief Justice Rabner issued an order that amendments to Rule 1:36-3, and a new Rule 8:9-6, both of which were attached to the order, would be effective...
Chief Justice Rabner issued an order stating that Rule 2:12-5, which had required a deposit for costs in connection with petitions for certification, has been deleted. That lines up with...
Major Changes to the Appellate Rules, Effective September 1, 2022
In an omnibus rule amendment, the Supreme Court announced extensive rules changes that will take effect on September 1, 2022. Those amendments include significant changes to the appellate rules contained...
The Supreme Court has been functioning for months with four Justices, plus Judge Fuentes on temporary assignment. Judge Fuentes is due to retire on September 1. At that time, the...