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Juliette Gillespie

Juliette Gillespie

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.

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February 10, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

How NJ Judges Handle Juror Misconduct

During 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 Issues

When 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, 2022

NJSBA 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 Grammar

The 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 Mandate

While 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 Mediation

Virtual 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 Door

The 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 Nominees

We 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 LAW

A collection of contributed articles addressing current topics in Bankruptcy Law.

By New Jersey Law Journal

2 minute read