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N.J.Regulation

New Jersey adopts mandatory responsible gaming rule for online operators, N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.2A

New Jersey's Division of Gaming Enforcement adopted N.J.A.C. 13:69O-1.2A, effective October 19, 2026, codifying data-driven responsible gaming requirements for online gambling operators. Each operator must designate a responsible gaming lead, apply ten patron-play triggers that require a due diligence review, and run three phases of intervention for patrons found at risk, ending in account closure where the patron still meets the criteria.

Text (New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement) → · New Jersey Office of Attorney General, CDC Gaming, iGaming Times
CAL.Roundup

State and local law roundup, week ending October 2, 2026: 23 developments

Twenty-three state and local measures dated September 25 to 29, 2026. California enacted laws on prescribed fire, children's meals, added-sugar menu warnings, diaper ingredients, disposable vapes, supplement sales to minors and disability-form fees. North Dakota, Texas, Arkansas and Georgia issued fuel emergency orders. New Jersey and New York signed school, reentry, Rutgers and climate bills, Massachusetts set emergency adult foster care rates, and San Jose paused detention-facility applications.

Entries (California Legislative Information) → · North Dakota Office of the Governor, City of San Jose, Office of the City Clerk (Legistar), Office of the Texas Governor +6
N.J.Regulation

New Jersey makes EV charger installations at existing buildings a ministerial permit, barring site plan review

Governor Sherrill signed S-3739 (P.L.2026, c.94) on September 28, 2026. Municipal administrative officers must approve applications to install electric vehicle supply equipment at existing gasoline stations, retail establishments and other existing buildings through a non-discretionary permit, without site plan or land use board review or variance relief. Municipal and county review is limited to specific, identifiable public health or safety impacts supported by substantial evidence. The act took effect immediately and applies to pending applications.

Enrolled text (New Jersey Legislature) → · Office of the Governor
N.J.People moves

Cole Schotz brings back Nino Cammalleri as New Jersey real estate member

Cole Schotz announced that Nino G. Cammalleri returned as a member of its New Jersey Real Estate Department after more than a decade as senior vice president and real estate counsel at Seritage Growth Properties, Law360 Pulse reported on September 23, 2026. His practice covers commercial and mixed-use acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, repurposing, and development.

Announcement (Law360 Pulse) → · Cole Schotz
U.S. FEDLitigation

Eight states sue Trump administration and Bluepoint Wind over $765 million offshore wind lease buyout

New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of eight states sued the Department of the Interior, federal officials, and Bluepoint Wind in Brooklyn federal court on Tuesday. The eighty-one-page complaint challenges a $765 million Judgment Fund settlement that canceled Bluepoint's 2.4-gigawatt New York Bight offshore wind lease. The states allege the agreement illegally diverts taxpayer funds to a liquefied natural gas project, violating federal energy and environmental statutes.

Filing (U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York) → · Associated Press, The Morning Call, Office of the New York State Attorney General

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