David Gialanella

David Gialanella, Editor-in-Chief, Business of Law and The American Lawyer, has been with ALM since 2010 in various roles. He previously managed the New Jersey Law Journal and oversaw all of ALM's regional brands. Reach him at [email protected].

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February 12, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey Tax Inequity Remains Unfixed

We agree with Sen. Shirley Turner: "The fact that our state treats certain retirement plans differently for tax purposes is not only confusing, it is unfair for educators and not-for-profit employees who are heavily impacted by this disparity."

By Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read

February 12, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Rights of Sexual Assault Victims

We endorse victims being heard in court to the extent it does not interfere with the case law concerning a defendant's rights to a fair trial.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read

February 09, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Lowenstein's Profits Surge 27%, With Litigation and Contingency Work Driving Growth

Contingency fees played a larger role in the firm's revenue in 2022, while the firm slowed its hiring and raised billing rates, according to managing partner Gary Wingens.

By David Gialanella

4 minute read

February 08, 2023 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Realization Trends Up With Enhancements in Billing Functions

From changing billing software to developing incentives for timely billing, midsize law firm leaders shared enhancements they made to their billing practices in recent interviews.

6 minute read

February 07, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

On the Move and After Hours: Cole Schotz; Barnes & Thornburg; Obermayer; Hartmann Doherty

Rothstadt Joins Cole Schotz Hackensack-based Cole Schotz announced that Garry S. Rothstadt, retired judge of the Appellate Division, joined the firm…

By David Gialanella

7 minute read

February 06, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

'Dual Purpose' Communications, the Attorney-Client Privilege, and the 'Primary Purpose' Test in Texas: SCOTUS Punts, But Does Texas?

How do Texas courts deal with such "dual purpose communications"?

By Shain Khoshbin & Aaron Dilbeck

15 minute read

February 06, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Raise the Judicial Retirement Age

The Legislature should move ahead.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

1 minute read

February 06, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Confidentiality of Client Information: High Court Must Weigh In

It seems to us that the Appellate Division lacks the authority to modify the scope of obligations of confidentiality under RPC 1.6. We call upon the Supreme Court to clarify.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

6 minute read

February 03, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Offshore Wind Development Is Coming to the Gulf of Mexico

The next steps in the development of wind farms in the gulf, comparing the environments in other parts of the country and describing the obstacles to actual production of offshore wind.

By Joan M. Bondareff and Keith B. Letourneau

13 minute read

February 01, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

On the Move and After Hours: Scarinci Hollenbeck; Malamut & Associates; Norris McLaughlin; Lindabury McCormick

New Deputy Managing Partner Labor and employment attorney Lester Aron joined Scarinci Hollenbeck of Little Falls as deputy managing partner, a role…

By David Gialanella

6 minute read

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