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New Jersey’s Supreme Court nominee credits her success to humble roots as a first-generation Haitian American
June 29, 2020
The Philadelphia InquirerAs a youngster, Fabiana Pierre-Louis often spoke up for her three older siblings, skillfully pleading their cases like a defense…
Litigation Attorney Returns to Montgomery McCracken as Partner
June 26, 2020
Delaware Law WeeklyR. Montgomery Donaldson rejoined Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads in its Wilmington office, where he will serve as partner in…
NJ High Court Pick Would Restore Diversity On State Bench
June 19, 2020
Law360New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s recent nomination of an attorney who would be the first Black woman on the state…
Lawsuit over rare “Magic: The Gathering” cards heading to trial after $177K deal blown up
June 17, 2020
Pennsylvania RecordA six-figure financial dispute between collectors of rare “Magic: The Gathering” playing cards that is centered on fraud accusations is…
Fabiana Pierre-Louis: Daughter Of Haitian Immigrants, NJ Supreme Court Nominee
June 16, 2020
The Haitian TimesGrowing up, Fabiana Pierre-Louis said her parents would jokingly tell her she should become an “avoka” ‒ the Creole word…
Montgomery McCracken Welcomes Back Seasoned Partner
June 12, 2020
Law360Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP recently welcomed back to its ranks as a partner in its Wilmington office an experienced…
How Fabiana Pierre-Louis ‘Just Ultimately Stood Out’ Among Governor’s Inner Circle, and Beyond
June 10, 2020
New Jersey Law Journal“When you have that set of references, it’s pretty powerful,” Gov. Phil Murphy’s chief counsel Matt Platkin said of Pierre-Louis….
New Jersey governor to name first black woman to state’s Supreme Court
June 6, 2020
6ABCGovernor Phil Murphy announced Friday his intention to nominate Fabiana Pierre-Louis to the New Jersey Supreme Court. Upon confirmation by…
Murphy to name first black woman to state’s Supreme Court
June 5, 2020
FOX29New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday he would nominate Fabiana Pierre-Louis to the state Supreme Court, making her the…
Gov. Phil Murphy Announces Intent To Nominate Fabiana Pierre-Louis To Serve On New Jersey Supreme Court
June 5, 2020
CBS PhillyNew Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday he would nominate Fabiana Pierre-Louis to the state Supreme Court, making her the…
The New Jersey Supreme Court is poised to have its first black female justice
June 5, 2020
The Philadelphia InquirerNew Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday that he would nominate Cherry Hill lawyer Fabiana Pierre-Louis to the state Supreme Court, where…
Former Federal Prosecutor, Montgomery McCracken Partner Fabiana Pierre-Louis Nominated to Supreme Court
June 5, 2020
New Jersey Law JournalShe would be the first black woman to serve as a justice on the state’s high court. Fabiana Pierre-Louis, a…
Murphy nominates Montgomery McCracken attorney to NJ Supreme Court
June 5, 2020
NJBIZFormer Assistant U.S. Attorney Fabiana Pierre-Louis would be the first black woman to serve on the bench On Friday, Gov….
NJ Gov. Phil Murphy Nominates Fabiana Pierre-Louis To The State’s Highest Court
June 5, 2020
EssenceIF FABIANA PIERRE-LOUIS IS CONFIRMED BY THE STATE SENATE, SHE WILL BE THE FIRST BLACK WOMAN TO EVER SERVE ON…
Students suing Philadelphia universities for tuition refunds face ‘huge stumbling block’
May 15, 2020
Philadelphia Business JournalNot long after colleges and universities across the country were forced to shift to virtual learning amid the Covid-19 pandemic,…
Former federal judge in Camden recalls days as a civil rights activist in Jim Crow South as ‘the right thing to do’
May 14, 2020
The Philadelphia InquirerWhen civil rights activist James Meredith set off on his second march in the Jim Crow South more than 50…
Restaurants sue the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board over wine handling fees
May 7, 2020
The Philadelphia InquirerTwo Pennsylvania restaurateurs are leading a proposed class action lawsuit in state Commonwealth Court that would force the Pennsylvania Liquor…
Liquor Board Must Allow for Direct Sales of Specialty Wines, Court Rules
May 1, 2020
The Legal IntelligencerThe Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board must allow for direct deliveries of specialty wines, a judge has ruled following the Commonwealth Court’s first…
Court Tackles Direct Wine Deliveries Amid COVID-19 Shutdown in Its First Livestreamed Session
April 28, 2020
The Legal IntelligencerThe YouTube channel was divided into nine panels, with six attorneys, one court crier and one court reporter looking on from different…
Force Majeure and Bunker Supply Contracts: It’s Complicated
April 27, 2020
Ship & BunkerA sudden and severe drop in oil prices has prompted talk of whether counterparties will look to default on bunker…