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The First Amendment at the Schoolhouse Gate: Recent Supreme Court Decisions Every School Leader Should Know
In recent years, the boundaries of the First Amendment in public schools have become one of the most actively litigated areas of education law.
Hon. Judge Peter F. Bariso, Jr. Participates in Professionalism Program for Rutgers Law School–Newark Students
The New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law collaborated with Rutgers Law School-Newark to present a professionalism program to first year law students.
Appellate Division Affirms Waiver of Section 40 Lien Rights by Employer
In the unreported decision of Tomaselli v. Petco, No. A-2252-24 (App. Div. March 3, 2026), the Appellate Division held that an employer waived its remaining Section 40 lien rights even though it did not explicitly state it was doing so.
Don’t Answer the Call: New Jersey’s “Bell to Bell” Statute Requires School Districts to Develop Policies Banning Cell Phone Use Beginning in the 2026-2027 School Year
Cell phones have become one of the most disruptive forces in today’s classrooms, reshaping how students learn, socialize, and stay focused during the school day.
U.S. News and World Report Names CLM&C to “Best Law Firms” List for 14th Year in a Row
Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC was honored to be named to the list of “Best Law Firms” in the 2026 edition U.S. News and World Report – Best Lawyers.
As Chapter 44 Sunsets, Boards of Education Are Left to Ponder What’s Next?
The transition from fall into winter for many school districts means one thing: collective negotiations.
Avoid an Unfair Practice Charge – What Districts Should Know About Statutory Leave, Benefits, and Collective Bargaining
The Public Employee Relations Commission (“PERC”) recently decided an unfair practice charge related to FMLA and NJFLA that all school districts should be aware of and keep in mind when it comes to collective bargaining.
From Censure to Removal: The Cost of Incomplete Training
As board members from across the state travel to Atlantic City this week for the annual New Jersey School Boards Association (“NJSBA”) Workshop, we take this opportunity to remind board members of their legal obligation to complete mandated training under N.J.S.A. 18A:12-33.
How One Agreement Impacts Special Education Law Practice in New Jersey
After years of litigation, J.A. v. New Jersey Department of Education, a lawsuit in New Jersey federal court, reached a settlement.
CLM&C Welcomes New Associate Michael Kayal
We are happy to welcome Michael Kayal as the newest associate at Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC!
2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® Recognizes Ten CLM&C Attorneys
Ten Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC attorneys were recognized in the latest editions of the Best Lawyers® lists.
No Tax on Overtime: Public Entity Considerations Following the “One Big Beautiful Bill”
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” into law.