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.
February 10, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
How NJ Judges Handle Juror MisconductDuring a trial, when jurors have been exposed to extraneous information or prejudicial influences, the trial court's obligation is well established. Once a verdict is rendered, any inquiry into allegations of juror misconduct is substantially curtailed.
By Marie E. Lihotz and Marianne Espinosa
6 minute read
February 10, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Divorce, Babe, Divorce: An Attorney's Take on Adele's '30'Divorce happens, and we should lean in when Adele—a 15-time Grammy Award winner—is telling her listeners it's okay to talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of divorce.
By Erika R. Piccirillo
9 minute read
February 09, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Commercial Property Leases in Bankruptcy: Common Landlord and Tenant IssuesWhen a commercial tenant or their landlord files for bankruptcy protection, questions quickly arise, such as if and how a landlord may evict the tenant, and how to measure damages. The Bankruptcy Code and related case law address these points.
By Robert K. Scheinbaum and Philip W. Allogramento III
7 minute read
February 07, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
BAR REPORT - Feb. 7, 2022NJSBA called for Gov. Phil Murphy to personally intervene to address the climbing number of judicial vacancies. Military Law and Veterans' Affairs Symposium to discuss PTSD, veterans' benefits. Various nominations and candidates sought.
By New Jersey State Bar Association
11 minute read
February 04, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
The Semi-Colon Still Is Not Your Small Intestine: Why the Bar Exam Should Test GrammarThe court can assure that every bar candidate will be able to competently draft a will, interpret a contract, spot a potential ambiguity, prevent a misunderstanding, and otherwise be adept with the language.
By Marc Garfinkle
6 minute read
February 03, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Tailoring and Enforcing Workplace COVID-19 Vaccine Policies in the Absence of a Federal MandateWhile some employers suspended their mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policies and plans after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the administration's private-employer mandate, others are considering whether to keep their policies and plans in place.
By Laura A. Stutz
9 minute read
February 02, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
The Pros and Cons of Virtual MediationVirtual mediations are here to stay. There are some significant benefits and a few downsides. Regardless, it would behoove all of us to become comfortable with, and even proficient in, the use of virtual mediation sessions.
By Andrew J. Carlowicz Jr.
9 minute read
January 31, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
In-House To and From a Law Firm Has Become a Revolving DoorThe unwritten rule was that later-in-career attorneys could not return to a law firm. Now, returning to law firm land is common.
By Mike Evers
4 minute read
January 31, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Response to Editorial Board: Diversity Is Crucial When Selecting Supreme Court NomineesWe must disagree with the point that any new Justice should be a sitting judge in the Appellate Division.
By Young Lawyers Advisory Board
7 minute read
January 31, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
BANKRUPTCY LAWA collection of contributed articles addressing current topics in Bankruptcy Law.
By New Jersey Law Journal
2 minute read
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