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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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January 13, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

How to Successfully Navigate International Acquisitions at Warp Speed

In view of the importance of real estate technology solutions and a growing global market, here are some tips to help corporate counsel effectively work with teams and stakeholders—even those across time zones—to close a deal as fast and efficiently as possible.

By Spurti Kanekar

6 minute read

January 13, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

50-50 Parenting Time: Should It Be the Law?

There has been a dramatic increase in courts awarding fathers more parenting time than historically allocated to them. The debate over shared parenting, and whether or not a presumption of same is appropriate, is a hot-button issue to watch for in 2022 and beyond.

By David S. Carton and Lynne Strober

8 minute read

January 13, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

Cybersecurity in the New Year: A Look Back and Ahead

The common thread is poor cyber hygiene and cyber-sloppy humans. Cybercrime and hacking will continue to grow exponentially as long as would-be targets leave the door open for threat actors.

By Adam Levin

9 minute read

January 13, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Not-So 'New' Alimony Statute: Retroactivity Questions Remain Unanswered

The "new" alimony statute is more than seven years old, yet it still leaves unanswered questions. This article is focused on N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23(k), which permits a non-self-employed spouse to seek a modification of alimony, and whether subsection (k) can be applied retroactively.

By Matheu D. Nunn, Alyssa S. Engleberg and Christopher Rade Musulin

9 minute read

January 13, 2022 | Law.com

Fourth Circuit Explores 'Scienter' Requirement in Securities Fraud Case

Fourth Circuit undertakes a close factual analysis to determine whether shareholders had shown that a company and its executives aimed to mislead shareholders by overstating the company's financial prospects.

By Michael W. Mitchell and Edward Roche

6 minute read

January 12, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Tail That Wags the Dog: 'Pet Custody' Arrangements

Though New Jersey has not established a "best interest of the pet" standard yet, it is still important to consider factors that may be taken into consideration by a court when determining which party has greater attachment.

By Erika Piccirillo

9 minute read

January 12, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

Federal Courts Are Failing Criminal Defendants in New Jersey

What has become of us when courts are closed but the malls are open? One hopes that a judicial epiphany with respect to the importance of this fundamental constitutional right of criminal defendants, even in the face of COVID-19, will come sooner rather than later.

By Mark A. Berman

8 minute read

January 10, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

BAR REPORT - Jan. 10, 2022

Senate Judiciary OKs 7 nominees for Superior Court; Art show extended through January; Update from Board of Trustees; Stephanie A. Brand receives award; Family Law Section raises over $21K for LFNJ; NJSBF offers funding opportunities for projects; Free webinar on time, billing and accounting options; Donate to NJSBA Afghan Allies Winter Drive

By New Jersey State Bar Association

10 minute read

January 07, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

What You Need to Know About Cryptocurrency Pump-and-Dump Schemes

Cryptocurrency exchanges provide new and additional markets and methods to facilitate pump-and-dump schemes. Scammers utilize both traditional and novel implementation programs.

By Jonathan Bick

6 minute read

January 06, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

Personal Adult-Use Cannabis: Business License Applications Are Finally Here

The first day applications were accepted was Dec. 15, 2021, marking the first step toward creating New Jersey's personal, adult-use cannabis market.

By Lisa Gora and Natalie Moszczynski

7 minute read