Division on Civil Rights Issues Guidance to Places of Public Accommodation in Light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis
TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) has issued guidance that explains how DCR... Read More
Woman stabbed ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend at N.J. motel, cops say
A woman stabbed her former boyfriend’s new girlfriend multiple times at an East Brunswick motel before trying to run her over with... Read More
1 person suffers apparent gunshot wound, 2 officers hospitalized in Newark police-involved shooting
NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) — Three people, including two officers were hospitalized following a police-involved shooting in Newark Monday morning. Officials say police... Read More
Police: Summit shooter arrested, faces multiple charges including attempted murder
Summit police arrested a 33-year-old Irvington man Saturday in connection to a shooting in Summit that left a man in critical condition.... Read More
Thank you Super Lawyers!
Joel Silberman has been included among the Super Lawyers, New Jersey 2023. For nearly two decades, Joel Silberman has dedicated his practice... Read More
Mom, 9-Year-Old Daughter Axed to Death in NJ Home: Family
A double homicide is under investigation in New Jersey, the Union County prosecutor’s office confirmed Thursday — and relatives of the victims... Read More
New Jersey man jailed for alleged assault at Monroeville hotel over extramarital affair, police say
A New Jersey man was placed in the Allegheny County Jail, his bail denied, after police say he assaulted another man at... Read More
Division on Civil Rights Takes Enforcement Action against Housing Providers for Non-Compliance with the Fair Chance in Housing Act
TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has issued 59 Notices of... Read More
AG Platkin Announces Suspension of Plastic Surgeon’s Medical License Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct
NEWARK – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that the State Board of Medical Examiners has temporarily suspended Dr. Peter V. Driscoll’s... Read More
Hundreds of Drug Disposal Bags to be Distributed to Hospice Care and Other Facilities to Fight Opioid Misuse and Diversion
NEWARK – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the New Jersey Coordinator for Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (“NJ CARES”), and the Division of... Read More