May 10, 2004 | New Jersey Law Journal
Drunken-Driving Loophole PluggedNew Jersey's drunken driving statute has been revised for a second time this year - and the second revision is to fix problems incurred in the first. The earlier amendment had the untoward effect of giving drivers stopped for drunken driving an incentive to skip the Breathalyzer test.
By Charles Toutant
4 minute read
September 27, 2004 | New Jersey Law Journal
Gay Couple Sues Over Right to Veterans' Property Tax ExemptionA same-sex couple who own a home in Montclair are suing local tax officials, saying their marriage in Canada should render them eligible for a disabled veterans' property tax exemption.
By Charles Toutant
2 minute read
March 01, 2004 | Law.com
Plaintiffs' Lawyers Scratch Heads Over Conflicting Law on Affidavits of MeritThe Affidavit of Merit Statute -- anathema to plaintiffs' medical malpractice lawyers since its inception -- has taken on a new reason to be loathed, thanks to Supreme Court rulings that seem to be of two minds on whether and when to forgive technical noncompliance.
By Charles Toutant
4 minute read
November 18, 2003 | The Legal Intelligencer
Gay Marriage Bar May Pave Way for Civil Union LawA recent ruling against same-sex couples marrying in New Jersey may give impetus to legislation creating a new status of domestic partnership that does not disturb the traditional definition of marriage.
By Charles Toutant
7 minute read
June 18, 2008 | New Jersey Law Journal
Court Gives Chiropractors License to Manipulate 'Related' ExtremitiesIn a decision that will ease tensions among New Jersey chiropractors, the state Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that their practice isn't limited to cricks of the spine, despite murky statutory authority.
By Charles Toutant
5 minute read
November 13, 2006 | New Jersey Law Journal
Seasoned Bergen Co. Litigator To Head New Phillips Nizer New Jersey BranchEdward Imperatore, a litigator with a client base in real estate and transportation interests held by his prominent Bergen County family, will head the New Jersey office of New York's Phillips Nizer
By Charles Toutant
3 minute read
November 03, 2005 | Law.com
Let Clients' Fingers Do the ... ClickingLawyers have joined the flood of professionals helping to make "sponsored links" on Google, Yahoo and other Web search engines the fastest-growing segment of Internet advertising. The links are popular marketing tools for small law firms, particularly in practice areas where lawyers live or die on a steady stream of new business. But be warned, it's an auction-like system, where the most aggressive advertisers can claw their way to the top, and where clicks can bring clients, but at a cost.
By Charles Toutant
8 minute read
July 05, 2004 | New Jersey Law Journal
Judge Ranks in Trial Courts Show Marked DecreaseThe General Assignment Order for the upcoming court term shows the highest depletion of judicial ranks in four years, as replacements failed to keep pace with retirements.
By Charles Toutant
6 minute read
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