Donovan Swift

July 30, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Lorraine Barnett is a lawyer by trade, but serves a higher purpose supporting school children in Haiti; NJSBA members enjoy a night of networking and baseball; Governor signs NJSBA-backed bill strengthening protections for assault survivors.

By New Jersey State Bar Association

7 minute read

July 28, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

The purpose of the PREPARE Act is to bring together experts in the field to provide a framework for lawmakers to establish a federal regulatory system which would seek to address many issues surrounding cannabis including providing terms to access the banking system which is of critical importance.

By Brian Peykar

5 minute read

July 27, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Cole Schotz adds a bankruptcy attorney; ACTL hosts Annual Gala; and more moves.

By Donovan Swift

6 minute read

July 25, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Ironically, the ease of instantaneous written communications today has arguably not always resulted in enhanced communication.

By Michael E. Quiat

8 minute read

July 24, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey State Bar Foundation announces $600,000 in grants to 35 nonprofit organizations; NJSBA collaborates with NJ Spotlight News for state Constitution's 75th anniversary; Capitol Report: NJSBA reaffirms stance on evidentiary value of compromised breath tests in DWI cases.

By New Jersey State Bar Association

9 minute read

July 24, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

This op-ed article is in response to the recent New Jersey Law Journal article titled "What To Do About Lawyers Who Take Client's Funds? High Court Weighs Leniency." We believe the article misses the mark in terms of the tone and overlooking the important factors of why rehabilitation is important.

By Donald M. Lomurro and Christina Vassiliou Harvey

3 minute read

July 21, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

New managing partner for Meyner and Landis; Greenbaum Rowe partner wins National Bar Association award; and more moves.

By Donovan Swift

6 minute read

July 21, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Where the court departed from the Appellate Division was the latter's determination that the defendants bore the burden of demonstrating why a neutral third-party observer or an unobtrusive recording should not be permitted.

By Andrew M. Moskowitz

8 minute read

July 20, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

As a sitting judge, how do I control my courtroom if the Judicial Conduct Board will bring disciplinary charges against me for raising my voice or yelling when people act badly?

By Samuel C. Stretton

12 minute read

July 19, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Delta-8 THC is one of the cannabinoids naturally occurring in the cannabis plant and is said to have milder psychoactive effects than its delta-9 counterpart. However, dosage, modality and use in combination with other cannabinoids can have significant impacts on potency and effects.

By Gene Markin

8 minute read