November 10, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal
In Praise of ABA's Women's InitiativeWe applaud the recently announced initiative of the president of the American Bar Association, Hilarie Bass.
By Law Journal Editorial Board
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November 10, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal
Legislature Must Amend Advance Directive StatuteThe cost of assisted living and long-term care is so great in this day and age that it can in some cases wipe out the inheritance of the decision-maker, which could affect his or her decision-making.
By Law Journal Editorial Board
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November 10, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal
'The Armed Citizen'An armed citizen and hero could not prevent an enraged man from turning his rage into mass murder. Only sensible firearms law in a sane culture could do that. We have neither.
By Law Journal Editorial Board
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November 03, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal
Don't Deny Benefits in Case of Rescinded Job OfferEmployees who often live from paycheck to paycheck, and who contribute a premium from each paycheck to insulate themselves and their families from the loss of a paycheck, have a right to protection.
By Law Journal Editorial Board
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November 03, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal
Wrongful Prolongation of Life is a Sensible New Cause of ActionA recent decision on wrongful prolongation of life presented a novel question and a sensible resolution, and appears to be a proper first step in elucidating this expanding area of tort law.
By Law Journal Editorial Board
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October 31, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act Benefits Us AllThe “Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act of 2017” (Dignity Act), which improves the treatment of federal prisoners who are primary caretaker parents,…
By CONNECTICUT LAW TRIBUNE EDITORIAL BOARD
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October 27, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal
D.C. Circuit Judge's 2-in-1 Opinion Looks Like a Timing IssueSuffice it to say that it is not often that the author of an opinion of the court writes a separate opinion to say she disagrees with the court's order.
By Law Journal Editorial Board
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October 27, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal
JAMS Should Be Regulated As Practice of LawIt strains credulity to think that the public would be able to differentiate between JAMS' personnel functioning as neutrals and JAMS' personnel simultaneously functioning as lawyers and retired judges.
By Law Journal Editorial Board
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October 27, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Cake Bakers Are Subject To Antidiscrimination LawsDoes a devout Christian who is in the business of making wedding cakes for a living have a First Amendment right to refuse to make a wedding cake for a…
By Connecticut Editorial Board
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October 20, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal
NJ Courts Must Not Limp Into the Electronic AgeThe U.S. Supreme Court announced on Aug. 3, 2017, that the court will begin electronic filing on Nov. 13, an odd date, given that the term begins…
By Law Journal Editorial Board
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