New Jersey’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act (“CEPA”) is generally considered to be one of the broadest whistleblower statutes in the country, enacted to “protect and encourage employees to report illegal or unethical workplace activities.” Due to CEPA’s broad nature, employers often struggle to identify strategies to dispose of CEPA claims short of settlement or trial.
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A Guide for New Jersey Employers on AI + Workplace Algorithmic Discrimination Risks
By Stephanie Marshall & Luke P. Breslin on
In January 2025, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) issued guidance explaining the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) applies equally to decisions made with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI). Employers cannot avoid liability because an algorithm, not a person, made or influenced an employment decision is the message.
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One Bite: New Jersey Court Prohibits Successive Motions for Reconsideration of a Final Order
By James M. McDonnell & Darran E. St. Ange on
On May 4, 2026, the New Jersey Appellate Division, in a published opinion, prohibited successive motions for reconsideration of a final order. In the case, Doglio v. Boasso Am. Corp., the trial court granted the defendant’s motion for summary judgment, disposing of all claims as to all parties. The plaintiff filed a motion for…