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August 14, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Bar Report - August 14, 2023

Supreme Court adopts NJSBA recommendations in cohabitation case; August 2023 edition of New Jersey Lawyer covers the latest trends attorneys should know in land use law; NJSBA co-publishes book on New Jersey's budding cannabis law practice

By New Jersey State Bar Association

6 minute read

August 11, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

On the Move and After Hours: Mandelbaum Barrett; Hyland Levin; Lewis Brisbois; Javerbaum Wurgaft; Faegre Drinker

Mandelbaum Barrett adds healthcare and litigation partner; Faegre Drinker hosts 'NJ LEEP' summer program; and more moves.

By Donovan Swift

7 minute read

August 10, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Supreme Court Should Rule According to Precedent Not Partisanship

Historically, the general public has been taught that the judiciary is an independent branch of government. However, this ideology seems further from the truth with respect to the current Supreme Court.

By NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board

4 minute read

August 09, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Seller Beware: New Jersey's Cannabis Regulatory Scheme and Pitfalls

While possessing cannabis for recreational use is permitted in New Jersey, the legal sale of cannabis is a bit more mottled. Despite the overwhelming support for the legalization of cannabis in New Jersey, only 164 of New Jersey's 564 municipalities opted in to allowing legal sales.

By Timothy Profeta

6 minute read

August 08, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

'Tyler' and a Call for Reform of the New Jersey Tax Foreclosure Process

While 'Tyler' would at first blush seem to have a localized effect, the ripples are already being felt in New Jersey, which utilizes a similar tax sale system as the one used in Minnesota.

By Stephen McNally and Paige M. Bellino

6 minute read

August 07, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Bar Report - August 7, 2023

NJSBA reaffirms steadfast position against non-lawyers owning firms, providing legal services; Bilingual, Spanish-speaking attorneys sought to Union City Law Day; NJSBA backs recommendations in Supreme Court report on disbarment

By New Jersey State Bar Association

10 minute read

August 07, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Evidence Speaks for Itself: A Proposal for the Amendment of Rule 4:14-9

This article focuses on whether the New Jersey Court Rules complicate, not ease, the debate of whether the deponent may compel videotaping of their own deposition or whether the person taking testimony is solely charged with deciding whether it will be videotaped.

By Dennis Shlionsky

11 minute read

August 07, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Personal Injury Top Awards 2023

This year's compilation of the 20 largest personal injury recoveries includes awards reported by the Law Journal between July 29th, 2022, and July 1,…

By Donovan Swift

52 minute read

August 04, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Court Says Third Party Can Attend and Record Defense Medical Exams

Just over one year ago, after the trial courts, in three cases consolidated on appeal, denied plaintiffs' requests to have a third party accompany them during a defense medical examination (DME), the Appellate Division set forth six guidelines for third parties attending and recording DMEs.

By Louis Locascio

7 minute read

August 03, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

On the Move and After Hours: K&L Gates; Pashman Stein; Javerbaum Wurgaft; Weinberger Law

K&L Gates Welcomes Freed as Partner K&L Gates welcomed Rebecca Moll Freed, formerly of Genova Burns, as a partner in the government contracts…

By Donovan Swift

6 minute read