August 17, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
'Be Confident' and 'Cultivate a System': Navigating Your Appellate ClerkshipA judicial clerkship remains a memorable highlight of any lawyer's career. For those who received an offer or will begin a clerkship in September, odds are you'd welcome tips on how to hit the ground running. As former appellate law clerks, guided by the perspective of a retired appellate judge, we offer thoughts on positioning yourself for success and on how to maximize the experience.
By Marie E. Lihotz and Amy E. Pearl and Alexis M. Way
7 minute read
July 22, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
How Do I Bind Thee (to an LLC Operating Agreement)? Let Me Count the WaysA recent appellate decision clarifies the point at which members—either existing or subsequent—may be bound by an operating agreement. But it leaves unresolved the question of how a member might consent to an operating agreement through conduct.
By Mark J. Oberstaedt and Amy E. Pearl
8 minute read
February 03, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
For New Jersey LLC Members, Silence Can Have Serious RamificationsMembers control their own fate, but they tempt that fate unnecessarily if they wait until it is too late to review the LLC's operating agreement.
By Mark J. Oberstaedt and Amy E. Pearl
8 minute read