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.
July 08, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
NJ Building Code Requirements for Cannabis Facilities: Architects and Engineers BewareThis article explores the potential design pitfalls CREAMMA has raised for architects, engineers and entrepreneurs when designing a cannabis grow facility, dispensary or processing facility.
By Lawrence P. Powers
9 minute read
July 08, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
The Silver Lining of 'TransUnion v. Ramirez'The U.S. Supreme Court refined the five-year-old 'Spokeo' test for class action plaintiffs seeking statutory damages for violations of federal consumer laws. However, in footnote 9 of his dissent, Justice Thomas pointed out the silver lining for consumers.
By David J. DiSabato
8 minute read
July 08, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
NJ's Framework for Social Equity Within the Adult-Use Recreational Cannabis IndustryThis article explores the initiatives the Garden State has taken to ensure access for such individuals who have ambitions of participating in the new regulated industry, and the plans in place to award recreational cannabis licenses to the historically disadvantaged groups.
By Chirali Patel and Lisa Gora
9 minute read
July 07, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
Avoiding Legal Pitfalls in the Workplace in the Era of Legal Cannabis UseNew Jersey has recognized a willingness to allow the legal use of medical and recreational marijuana, but there is still some way to go before there are clear guidelines governing exactly what employers may require of their cannabis-using employees and applicants.
By Kristin V. Hayes
10 minute read
July 07, 2021 | Law.com
Misclassifying Claims Can Lead to ERISA Liability for Administrators and OthersFourth Circuit ruling highlights potential liability for several parties in the employee benefits field.
By Michael W. Mitchell and Edward Roche
7 minute read
July 07, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
NJ's Legalization Legislation: The First 180 DaysWhile legal, recreational cannabis is finally here in New Jersey, the first 180 days after CREAMMA's passage will provide greater clarity on what recreational cannabis will look like on the ground level in New Jersey's many municipalities.
By Charles F. Kellett and Robert Berns
9 minute read
July 05, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
Why Some Children Want to Stay With Their Abusive ParentsAttorneys and other professionals need to know that the reasons children may want to be with an abusive parent may be based on attachment issues, feelings of shame, psychobiology, and a lack of understanding that they are even in an abusive situation.
By Susan Radcliffe and Daniel Pollack
5 minute read
July 05, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
BAR REPORT - July 5, 2021NJSBA argues for more transparency in juror excusals. NJSBF president has plans to spread news about Foundation programs and services.
By New Jersey State Bar Association
9 minute read
July 02, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
Born to Run: SCOTUS Allows Pipeline in New JerseyOP-ED: The Court held that as long as federal regulators have approved the pipeline project, these interstate pipelines could essentially seize state-owned lands without the state's consent.
By Aron Solomon
4 minute read
July 01, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
Judicial Recusal: Required or Ill-Advised?Just as a court is required to recuse itself to avoid impropriety, so should a judge remain on a case when a party seeks an unfair advantage by pushing for judicial recusal.
By Ellen L. Koblitz and Kim D. Ringler
6 minute read
