Judith Nallin

August 22, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

In this trial for threatening federal officers with a gun, the introduction of evidence that defendant had been seen dealing drugs on the same street corner two years earlier violated Rule 404(b).

By Judith Nallin

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July 05, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

The landlords' levy of a rent that exceeded the city's rent-control ordinance subjected them to liability under the Consumer Fraud Act.

By Judith Nallin

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April 25, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

No bright-line rule precludes the use of a flash-bang device in the execution of a knock-and-announce warrant; the objective reasonableness of a search using such a device must be determined on a case-by-case basis considering the totality of the evidence.

By Judith Nallin

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July 18, 2012 | New Jersey Law Journal

The 51 percent test in N.J.S.A. 54:4-1 is to be performed annually as of the assessment date; 54:4-1 comports with federal and state guarantees of equal protection, does not constitute special legislation, and does not violate the Uniformity Clause.

By By Judith Nallin

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April 10, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

Courts have inherent authority to order a victim to undergo a physical exam by a defense doctor if the defendant has shown a compelling or substantial need for the exam that outweighs the victim's rights, including constitutional and statutory protections.

By By Judith Nallin

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May 09, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

In determining whether alimony should be modified or terminated because of the dependent spouse's cohabitation, a court may consider enhancements to the dependent spouse's lifestyle conferred by the cohabitation.

By Judith Nallin

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August 01, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

Criterion seven of the Registrant Risk Assessment Scale — length of time since last arrest — has a built-in change of circumstances and is, by its terms, subject to review.

By Judith Nallin

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May 31, 2012 | New Jersey Law Journal

Neither the deliberative process privilege nor the official information privilege protects the documents plaintiff seeks in this breach-of-contract action.

By By Judith Nallin

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August 30, 2012 | New Jersey Law Journal

A felon's employer that voluntarily paid restitution to one of his victims does not have standing to appeal the denial of its motion for restitution under the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act.

By By Judith Nallin

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August 30, 2012 | New Jersey Law Journal

Mendoza's delay in pursuing relief based on counsel's failure to advise of the deportation consequences of his guilty plea bars his petition for a writ of error coram nobis.

By By Judith Nallin

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