Juliette Gillespie is Law Editor at the New Jersey Law Journal. She is responsible for contributed content and special sections. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @JGillespieNJLJ.
July 11, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
BAR REPORT - July 11, 2022This week's Capitol Report. NJ Commission on Professionalism in the Law to honor three exemplary attorneys, dozens more at annual awards. NJSBA honors Eileen O'Connor, the longtime employee who organized 3,500 seminars.
By New Jersey State Bar Association
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July 08, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
The Issues Surrounding Third-Party Lab Testing of CannabisWhile questions about safety-testing cannabis product may seem arcane, these questions will have very real-world consequences on the health of New Jersey's cannabis consumers and the safety of the industry overall.
By Lee Vartan
7 minute read
July 08, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Doing Pro Bono Is Their TrademarkDirector of the New Jersey Program of Pro Bono Partnership highlights four in-house lawyers who have each worked on 20 or more IP matters for the Partnership's nonprofit clients.
By Christine Michelle Duffy
7 minute read
July 08, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Dazed and Confused About Testing for Cannabis? Here's What NJ Employers Need to KnowUnder CREAMMA, New Jersey employers can maintain a drug-free workplace, but they may need to modify certain policies and drug-testing programs in order to comply with state law employment protections.
By Alexa E. Miller
10 minute read
July 07, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Bringing It All Back Home: Cannabis and ZoningCannabis license applicants must consider how zoning will impact their contemplated business operations in any given New Jersey municipality. In short, zoning will dictate where, when, and "how"—that is, what conditions are attached to your operation.
By Justin R. Calta and Nino A. Coviello
9 minute read
July 07, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Rules of the Road: Siting of Small Wireless Facilities in the Public Rights-of-WayTwo recently decided cases shed light on FCC regulations and provide a summary of the new rules of the road in this area of law.
By Gregory D. Meese and Edward W. Purcell
9 minute read
July 07, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
The Complexity of Federalism and Cannabis LawHow can three-fourths of the states have laws in direct conflict with a federal statute? This article answers that question by exploring the history of cannabis legalization and how it illustrates the practical realities of federalism.
By Michael D. DeLoreto
8 minute read
July 07, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Given the Federal Ban, Must an Employer Pay for an Injured Worker's Medical Marijuana?A 2-2 split among four states' high courts (including New Jersey) has muddied the waters in answering this question. This article looks at developments in this area and what might come next.
By John C. Kutner
8 minute read
July 06, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Obtaining a Cannabis License in NJ: Practical Guidance for Applicants and Hopeful OperatorsFor cannabis entrepreneurs in New Jersey, a long, onerous process awaits. Here is an overview of what it takes to apply for a cannabis license.
By Gene Markin
6 minute read
July 06, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
No LOLing Matter: The Rising Prevalence of Emojis in Employment LitigationGiven emojis' increasing prevalence in the workplace, employers and their counsel should familiarize themselves with the issues this newest form of communication can create.
By Michael J. Slocum
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