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Editorial Board

January 09, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

New York Times Ruling Raises Serious First Amendment Concerns

The First Amendment is under enough pressure without this groundless undermining of crucial First Amendment protections.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

5 minute read

January 04, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

Time to Modify the 'In Re Wilson' Rule

It is incumbent on this court to codify and clarify a recent exception to mandatory disbarment.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

8 minute read

December 28, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Congratulations to Judge Grant

Judge Grant has been energetic and successful, and we wish him continued success as administrative director.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

2 minute read

December 28, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Girardi Case Offers Important Lesson on Obligation to Report Ethical Violations

The case is a stark reminder of the consequences of failure to adhere to the letter of the rule.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

2 minute read

December 28, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Parents Should Be Held Accountable

We support the Oakland County prosecutor's actions in pushing to find culpability with this evidence.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read

December 22, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The Arbery and Rittenhouse Cases and the Tale of Two Justice Systems

We should all consider our own biases in all our interactions, including how we select our jurors for cases and how we engage with opposing counsel or the court during trials.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

5 minute read

December 19, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Interpretation of Slang Language Susceptible to Implicit Bias

We hope that it does not become common practice for law enforcement officers to be called to the stand to give opinion testimony, even if procedurally qualified as an expert, in order to give a running commentary on what the officer thinks a criminal defendant subjectively intended by using certain words.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read

December 19, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Off the Waterfront

Should the question reach the U.S. Supreme Court in the context of a different appeal, the analysis in Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor v. Phil Murphy stands to offer valuable guidance.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read

December 15, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

An Affront to Connecticut Taxpayers: The SALT Cap Needs Revision

The cap on state and local tax deductions, which disproportionately impacted 'blue' states as it funded a regressive tax overhaul, has hit Connecticut especially hard

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

7 minute read

December 12, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Constitution Protects Abortion Rights

It is difficult to see when the New Jersey Supreme Court would find sufficient public need that would justify abrogating the basic right.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read