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Andrew Fede Article Featured in Journal of Supreme Court History

Andrew T. Fede, an attorney in the firm’s Hackensack office, authored the article, “Not the Most Insignificant Justice: Reconsidering Justice Gabriel Duvall’s Slavery Law Opinions Favoring Liberty,” published in the Journal of Supreme Court History (March 2017). ...read more

Supreme Court Addresses Summary Actions and Conflicts of Interest

"Supreme Court Addresses Summary Actions and Conflicts of Interest" Reprinted with permission from the October 2, 2015, volume of the New Jersey Law Journal. © 2015 ALM Media Properties, LLC. All rights reserved. Further duplication without permission is prohibited.) By: Andrew W. Fede ...read more

Supreme Court: Monmouth officers immune to civil suit

John C. Connell, a Partner in Archer & Greiner’s Haddonfield office, talks about his recent victory in a civil rights lawsuit brought against Monmouth County sheriff's officers in this Asbury Park Press article.   ...read more

In Federal Court Lawsuit Alleging False Arrest of Armed Private Security Guard, Recent Holding Finds Material Facts Preclude Application of Qualified Immunity

On December 14, 2011, the District Court for the District of New Jersey issued a decision in Thomas v. Delaware River Port Authority et al., Civ. No. 10-5514 (JS). The court denied the individual defendant's motion for summary judgment based on qualified immunity due to what the court found to be disputed material facts in the record. ...read more

John Connell Quoted in NJLJ Article, "Case Addresses First Amendment Issues When Judge Gets Disparaged Online"

Archer Partner John Connell was recently quoted in an article by the New Jersey Law Journal, "Case Addresses First Amendment Issues When Judge Gets Disparaged Online" published on April 8, 2021. ...read more

Jeffrey Scott Interviewed for NJ Law Journal Article, "NJAG’s Guidance on Student Discipline May Open ‘Floodgate of Litigation’"

The New Jersey Law Journal article, “NJAG’s Guidance on Student Discipline May Open ‘Floodgate of Litigation’,” is centered around New Jersey's latest guidance on preventing discrimination in school discipline. Jeffrey Scott, Archer Civil Rights Group Partner, was interviewed by author Colleen Murphy about his view on how school districts should handle the guidance and whether the guidance will have an impact on civil litigation. ...read more

Lynne Abraham Featured in Newsweek

Lynne M. Abraham is featured in a recent Newsweek article. ...read more

Carlton Johnson Addresses West African Delegates at U.S. State Department Program

Carlton L. Johnson, a partner in Archer’s Philadelphia office, recently addressed law enforcement and civil society representatives from West Africa on police reform experiences and strategies. The program, held October 24th in Philadelphia, was part of the United States Department of State’s, “Study Tour to Review Use of Force and De-escalation Training, Enhance Community-Policing Practices, and Strengthen Interagency Coordination in the Sahel.” Presenting with Mr. Johnson was Alan L. Yatvin, a partner with Popper & Yatvin. ...read more

Jeffrey Scott to Present "Police Liability 2023-2024: Understanding the Practical Aspects of Law Enforcement Liability Cases"

Jeffrey Scott, a partner in Archer’s Business Litigation Group, will speak about police liability during a National Business Institute Live CLE Webinar on February 6. Information is as follows: ...read more

Jeffrey Scott to Speak at NJICLE's "How to Try a Civil Rights Case" Webcast

Topic: How to Try a Civil Rights Case ...read more

Andrew Fede To Speak At NBI Seminar "Public Records and Open Meetings 101"

When: Monday, August 16, 2021 | Eastern: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM ...read more