New Jersey Appellate Division Holds That Service Of An Answer Does Not Necessarily Waive The Right To File A Motion Under Rule 4:6-2(e)

In New Jersey, one powerful tool in litigators’ arsenals are motions to dismiss under Rule 4:6-2. These motions, which are usually filed early in the case, can dispose of some or all of the plaintiff’s claims with finality.

When a defendant is confronted with claims that are frivolous or have no plausible legal basis, the best method of attack to avoid lengthy and costly litigation is often a motion to dismiss under Rule 4:6-2, subpart […]

By | Jun 16, 2025 ||

How Do You Balance Appellate Work With Trial Work?

If you’re anything like me, it’s tough to prioritize appellate briefs when every trial task feels more impending. After all, you have another 60 days to do the brief on appeal—why shouldn’t you focus on the trial fires?

My best advice is to dedicate specific days for appeals. Find a few days without impending trial deadlines and block out your calendar. Don’t immediately respond to every email (unless there’s a real emergency). Dedicate your time […]

By | Jun 14, 2025 ||

Appeals Court Temporarily Bars Mass Firings At CFPB

The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has upheld a temporary injunction issued by Judge Amy Berman Jackson of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia prohibiting the CFPB from firing more than 1,400 employees, leaving only about 200 employees at the agency.

The order comes as the latest development in a suit brought by the National Treasury Employees Union, which represents many CFPB employees, and other groups, challenging […]

By | Jun 12, 2025 ||