In a case of first impression, the New Jersey Appellate Division held yesterday that someone charged with substantiated child abuse by the state has a constitutional right to appointed counsel, even if she cannot afford counsel, in administrative proceedings commenced after the charges are filed and on any related appeals. The Court found that the consequences of a substantiated finding of child abuse are so severe and the proceedings are sufficiently complicated, that counsel is necessary under the New Jersey Constitution. The Court also reversed the finding of child abuse and remanded the matter for further proceedings before the Office of Administrative Law.
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Florida Partner Gary S. Betensky has been reappointed to the Palm Beach County Environmental Control Hearing Board for a second three-year term and will continue to serve as chair.
Day Pitney West Palm Beach Trusts and Estates Partner Tasha Dickinson was a featured guest on ESPN's West Palm Beach Tonight's Business Development Board of Palm Beach County's Business of the Month podcast.
Day Pitney Litigation Partner John Cerreta secured a dismissal for a product labeling dispute for Stanley Black & Decker Inc., doing business as Craftsman, with a federal judge in Bridgeport, CT.
Day Pitney Attorney Stanley Twardy's selection as the recipient of the 2023 Richard Law Award by the judges of the District of Connecticut was featured in the Fairfield County Business Journal article, "Stamford Lawyer Receives Prestigious Award for Service to the Federal Court."
Day Pitney Attorney Stanley Twardy's selection as the recipient of the 2023 Richard Law Award by the judges of the District of Connecticut was featured in Law360 Pulse article, "Conn. Federal Court Shines Light On Day Pitney Atty's Service."
On March 21, Day Pitney Counsel Ashley Picker Dubin was featured on an episode of The TechnoCat Live with Host Cat Casey at Legalweek's LegalTech conference.