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June 27, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Megan's Law at 30: A Critical Review

"If we want to protect the next generation of children from suffering sexual harms, we must allow science to guide our prevention efforts," writes James H. Maynard.

By James H. Maynard

10 minute read

June 27, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

The Importance of Mediation in Family Law Cases

"Mediation provides parties with greater control over the process and outcome," according to Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

4 minute read

June 26, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Procedural Lessons for Litigators From Fifth Circuit Decision in 'Palmquist'

"Although defense counsel often prefer federal court, sometimes the price of a federal forum may be too high," writes Deborah Challener of Adams and Reese.

By Deborah Challener

7 minute read

June 26, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

What Should We Know About AI and How Should We Use It?

"Artificial intelligence is not going to replace lawyers, but lawyers who do not use artificial intelligence will eventually be replaced by lawyers that do use it," according to Stacey Cozewith and Matthew Eichen.

By Stacey Cozewith and Matthew Eichen

9 minute read

June 25, 2024 | Law.com

Embracing Diversity in the Face of Challenges: How Law Firms Can Attract and Retain Diverse Talent

"As the legal industry navigates the potential challenges posed by the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision, it is crucial for firms to remain steadfast in their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion," according to Darla Woodring and Reggie McGahee.

By Darla Woodring and Reggie McGahee

9 minute read

June 25, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Not All Witness Contact Is Witness Tampering, Says NJ Supreme Court

"The decision is significant because trial courts now have the benefit of a concise and appropriate witness tampering jury instruction," writes retired Superior Court Judge Louis Locascio.

By Louis Locascio

7 minute read

June 25, 2024 | Law.com

Why Artificial Intelligence Companies Are Running Into Old-Fashioned Human Problems

"Non-disparagement agreements don't just harm society, they also hurt the company," according to Tom Spiggle.

By Tom Spiggle

6 minute read

June 25, 2024 | The Recorder

The Constant Battle to Reform California Rent Control

"With the threat of SB 446 presently nullified, the big challenger to the long-standing Costa-Hawkins Act is the Justice for Renters Act initiative," writes Whitney Hodges of Sheppard Mullin.

By Whitney Hodges

7 minute read

June 25, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Business Courts: The Next Frontier in Business Litigation

"The expected benefit and overarching goal of the Business Courts is to provide a more efficient and predictable forum for larger, more complex civil litigation facing Texas businesses," write Nathan Cox and R. Heath Cheek.

By Nathan Cox and R. Heath Cheek

5 minute read

June 24, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

I-9 Compliance in a Post-COVID World

"It is likely these questions will not be answered until audits have been conducted, fines are levied, and lawsuits are filed and settled or decided," write Stacey A. Simon and Lisa Ryu of Meyner and Landis.

By Stacey A. Simon and Lisa Ryu

10 minute read