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October 19, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Lawyers Have a Duty of Confidentiality, Even to Prospective Clients

When considering 'The People of New York v. Trump,' most people focus on salacious details. However, lawyers familiar with the Rules of Professional Conduct are focusing on a more subtle, though no less important, issue: conflict of interest.

By Bonnie C. Frost and William A. Krais

10 minute read

October 16, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Bar Report – October 16, 2023

The NJSBA's weekly report.

By New Jersey State Bar Association

6 minute read

October 13, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey Appellate Division Reverses Trial Court in Talc Litigation Again

On Oct. 3, the New Jersey Appellate Division reversed and remanded plaintiffs' award of $37.3 million in compensatory damages and $186.5 million in punitive damages in a four-plaintiff consolidated trial against Johnson & Johnson/Johnson & Johnson Consumer ("defendants").

By Michael A. Posavetz

7 minute read

October 13, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

On the Move and After Hours: Javerbaum Wurgaft; Malamut; Kaufman Dolowich

Javerbaum Wurgaft merges with Rosner Law Offices; Malamut adds attorney on government affairs; and more moves.

By Donovan Swift

5 minute read

October 10, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Diverse Attorneys of the Year Selected

The Law Journal is pleased to announce the 2023 Diverse Attorneys of the Year.

By David Gialanella | Donovan Swift

2 minute read

October 09, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Bar Report – October 9, 2023

The NJSBA's weekly report.

By New Jersey State Bar Association

13 minute read

October 06, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Public Defamation Suits Face Higher Hurdles in New Jersey

Things just got a lot tougher for those seeking to sue in New Jersey for defamation involving a matter of public concern.

By Bruce S. Rosen

8 minute read

October 06, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Reflections From the Bench

This article provides some insights and background information for those who appear in federal court. The following reflects my own experience as a judge. I have not caucused with my former colleagues although I am confident that their views would greatly enhance the thoughts offered here.

By John Michael Vazquez

7 minute read

October 06, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

On the Move and After Hours: Mandelbaum Barrett; Sills Cummis; Bertone Piccini; Cole Schotz

Bauchner Joins Mandelbaum as Practice Chair Joshua S. Bauchner has joined Mandelbaum Barrett in Roseland as chair of its cannabis and psychedelics…

By Donovan Swift

7 minute read

October 05, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Quick Divorce? How Mediation Could Help Solve the NJ Court Crisis

How are we ever going to dig out of this mess? The answer to helping the courts—and our clients—break free from the backlog could lie in our ability to lean into methods of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, in new and creative ways.

By Bari Weinberger

8 minute read