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.
January 13, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
How to Successfully Navigate International Acquisitions at Warp SpeedIn 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 AheadThe 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 UnansweredThe "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 CaseFourth 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' ArrangementsThough 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 JerseyWhat 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, 2022Senate 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 SchemesCryptocurrency 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 HereThe 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
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