Kevin Marino Archives - New Jersey Globe

Norcross pleads not guilty in first court appearance

July 9, 2024 3:37 pmJuly 9, 2024 5:04 pm

George E. Norcross III, one of the most powerful people in New Jersey politics for the last 35 years, today pleaded not guilty to racketeering charges in a 13-count state indictment alleging that he manipulated development deals along the Camden...

The O’Toole Chronicles: Lawyers with that Winning Edge

August 31, 2021 12:01 amAugust 31, 2021 1:01 pm

In addition to my various public positions, I have practiced law for more than 30 years, giving me the opportunity to interact with all types of lawyers. Fortunately or unfortunately, I have interacted with literally thousands of lawyers. I have...

Gilmore pardon unlikely, Vicari says

December 23, 2020 11:39 am

Ocean County Freeholder Director Joe Vicari doesn’t believe President Donald Trump will pardon former Ocean County Republican Chairman George Gilmore. “Is there a possibility? I don’t think so,” he said Wednesday. “I don’t think that’s going to happen. I don’t...

Operator refuses unscreened questions on call with Norcross attorneys, reporter claims

May 21, 2019 6:54 pmMay 22, 2019 11:10 am

Operators on a conference call with attorneys representing South Jersey Democratic leader George Norcross in his lawsuit against Gov. Phil Murphy refused to take unscreened reporter questions, Politico New Jersey’s Matt Friedman said. “On conference call with Norcross lawyers, I...

Lawyers say EDA investigation ‘tainted’

May 6, 2019 4:32 pmMay 6, 2019 5:05 pm

A team of top lawyers representing George Norcross’ insurance company and the health care system he chairs is demanding a chance to submit a public presentation to the Task Force investigating tax incentives approved by the Economic Development Agency and...

George Norcross amasses dream team of New Jersey lawyers

May 6, 2019 3:58 pmMay 7, 2019 12:07 pm

George Norcross has assembled a high-powered dream team of New Jersey lawyers, according to a letter sent to the counsel of the task force probing tax incentives granted by the New Jersey Economic Development Commission obtained by the New Jersey...

Gilmore likely to resign as county chairman

April 21, 2019 8:58 pmApril 21, 2019 9:02 pm

Ocean County Republican chairman George Gilmore is expected to resign his post on Tuesday, setting up a contested special election to replace him. Gilmore has told several Republican leaders of his intention to step down following his conviction on three...