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April 03, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
State Rep. Reintroduces Three Gun Safety BillsFollowing the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee hearing on gun safety, state Rep. Perry Warren, D-Bucks, reintroduced three bills directly addressing the gun safety concerns heard during testimony.
By Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus
3 minute read
April 03, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
We Move the Documents That Move the CourtUnlike the sheriff, where it takes days and sometimes weeks to serve a document, the private sector outperforms sheriff 10 to 1.
By Carl P. Sartori
3 minute read
March 31, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Assets Exempt From Equitable Distribution Upon DivorceIf the asset principal is never comingled, it will remain exempt from equitable distribution except; however, income earned off this exempt asset may be considered for calculation of child support or alimony.
By Tanya N. Helfand and Jacqueline F. Pivawer
13 minute read
March 31, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
The Misapplied Presumption of Pretrial DetentionThe article makes the case that the presumption of detention has been misapplied and overused in the case of defendants with no prior records.
By Frederick P. Sisto
7 minute read
March 27, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Bill Introduced to Protect Patients From Health Care Facility RetaliationState Rep. Joe Ciresi, D-Montgomery, on March 21 introduced legislation (HB 641) that would protect patients and medical personnel from health care facility retaliation for filing grievances and complaints.
By Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus
2 minute read
March 27, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Beyond Cannabis in the Garden State: New Jersey's Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Services ActWhile it's unclear whether the act as written will become law in New Jersey, it will likely serve as the foundation of a future statutory and regulatory psilocybin program in the state. As such, the act merits an in-depth review and analysis in its current state.
By Joseph M. Shapiro, Michael F. Schaff and Daniel T. McKillop
10 minute read
March 27, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Documenting Parental Alienating Behaviors and Custody InterferenceThe problem with parental alienation in the courts stems from its lack of formal recognition as a "scientifically reliable" theory, a controversy that has contributed to scant case law on the topic.
By Bari Weinberger
7 minute read
March 24, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Finally, a Taxpayer Victory in an FBAR Penalty Case—But Will It Change Anything?In a 5-4 decision in Bittner v. United States, the Supreme Court held that the $10,000 per violation non-willful FBAR penalty, contained in 31 USC § 5321, applies only to each FBAR and not to each account listed in that FBAR.
By Richard J. Sapinski and Joseph B. Shumofsky
8 minute read
March 20, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Special Section: Trusts & Estates and Wealth ManagementIn this special section, read about claiming elective share, estate planning for same-sex couples, and more.
By New Jersey Law Journal
2 minute read
March 20, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Navigating the Section 645 ElectionWhile there is the obvious advantage of filing just one fiduciary tax return between the two entities, there are numerous other advantages of making a §645 election.
By Jordan M. Wassel
7 minute read