New Jersey lawmakers recently passed a bill that will make it easier for criminal defendants to gain access to DNA testing that could potentially prove their innocence. A bill, which was overwhelmingly approved by the NJ Senate and the NJ Assembly in June, now heads to the desk of Gov. Chris Christie for final approval. Supporters of the bill hope…

The legal ramifications of the recent Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia figure to play out over the next few months and even years. One recent development that could impact potential liability and lawsuits is the revelation that investigators did not discover mechanical malfunctions in the train derailment. Last month’s derailment of Amtrak train 188, which occurred just north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,…

Depending upon the kind of vehicle you’re driving, your outlook might be quite different, particularly if you have to share the road in the Garden State. A driver will frequently get mad at a cyclist for “coming out of nowhere” or not staying in their lane, while a cyclist may fear for their life because they have a three-or-more-ton hunk…