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November 29, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

A Comparative Approach to the Data Privacy Legislation in New Jersey

Various privacy statutes—whether already enacted, or like New Jersey still in the legislative process—include provisions that have a direct (and often dramatic) impact on the scope of application, protections afforded to the respective state residents, and effect on businesses operating in the state.

By John T. Wolak and William C. Martinez

8 minute read

November 28, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey Bolsters Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Requirements

On March 13, 2023, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed Senate Bill No. 297 (Assembly Bill No. 493) requiring public agencies and government contractors to report cybersecurity incidents. The new law seeks to address the persistent threat posed by cybercriminals to the information systems and records of public agencies.

By William J. Roberts and Johanna S. Lerner

6 minute read

November 27, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Bar Report – November 27, 2023

The NJSBA's weekly report.

By New Jersey State Bar Association

5 minute read

November 27, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Spousal Spying, Hidden Assets and Digital Errors: Cyber Warnings in Family Law Cases

Digital evidence is a firmly ensconced feature in divorce, making it crucial for attorneys to educate clients on personal cybersecurity and the legal and ethical obligations involved with gathering and disclosing digital and online information. What is fair game and what constitutes an invasion of privacy rights?

By Bari Z. Weinberger

10 minute read

November 24, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Does Firing an Unmarried Pregnant Teacher Violate the Law Against Discrimination?

Does an employer who fires an unmarried pregnant teacher violate the Law Against Discrimination? Not if the employer is a Catholic school. So said the New Jersey Supreme Court in 'Crisitello v. St. Theresa School'.

By Louis F. Locascio

8 minute read

November 24, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Parental Alienation: Psychological 'Syndrome' or 'Junk Science'?

Divorce litigants do awful things to each other—and children—in the context of matrimonial litigation, but allegations of parental alienation are serious and can have a significant impact on the case. There are several "camps" of parental alienation advocates and detractors. There are the "true believers" who believe that parental alienation is a condition, and others believe it is junk science.

By Matheu D. Nunn, Linda Torosian and Alyssa S. Engleberg

10 minute read

November 22, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

What To Know About the Withdrawal of ERC Claims From the IRS

Everyone has probably heard or seen multiple radio or TV ads in the last six months touting the "free money" the federal government is allegedly giving out to businesses under the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) program that Congress enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Richard J. Sapinski and Robert A. Stern

7 minute read

November 22, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

On the Move and After Hours: K&L Gates; Porzio; Capehart Scatchard; Sherman Atlas; Sills Cummis

K&L Gates adds a new partner; Capehart Scatchard adds an attorney; and more moves.

By Donovan Swift

6 minute read

November 20, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Bar Report – November 20, 2023

The NJSBA's weekly report.

By New Jersey State Bar Association

12 minute read

November 17, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Cybersecurity—A Journey, Not A Destination

Cybersecurity is a journey, not a destination. We cannot purchase a product or service that magically solves all our problems involving information security. Certainly, we can mitigate risk. But we can never eliminate it.

By Kai Pfiester

7 minute read