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Law Journal Editorial Board

Law Journal Editorial Board

December 30, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

Call for Caution on Med Mal Reform

S-3343 is of questionable constitutionality and necessity.

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3 minute read

December 26, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

Ethics Authorities Should Proceed Cautiously Against Lawyers Who Represent Unpopular Figures

We hope that if New Jersey ethics authorities wade into this area, they do so with caution and some reserve.

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7 minute read

December 18, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

Another Look at Juvenile Waiver Proceedings

We believe that the statute should be read to provide that if a motion to suppress in the Law Division is granted (which would usually terminate the prosecution), in the absence of termination of the prosecution, the court should presumptively return the matter to the Family Part if there is sufficient remaining evidence to warrant the prosecution.

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4 minute read

December 18, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

Pursuing Police Transparency

The long-term solution to the transparency question is better addressed through the Legislature.

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3 minute read

December 11, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

Mass Shooting Bill Is Sad But Necessary

We regret the violent events that bring us to this point and the need to address them in such a manner, but we recognize the new requirements as an effective tool.

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3 minute read

December 11, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

Memorandum to the Attorney General

There is guidance from the advice then-Assistant Attorney General Theodore Olson gave to his boss Attorney General William French Smith in 1982 during Ronald Reagan's first term.

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5 minute read

December 05, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

Misconduct in Plain Sight: Conditioning Plea Agreements on Release of Wrongful Arrest Claims

We suggest a two-pronged solution.

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4 minute read

December 05, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Should Reconsider Precedent For Permanent Disbarment Over Misappropriated Client Funds

We do not foresee an avalanche of readmissions—but surely a disbarred lawyer who has proven himself worthy should have a shot.

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4 minute read

November 27, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

More Action on Judicial Appointments Required

Do the right thing without further delay and give us more than a trickle of new judges.

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2 minute read

November 27, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

Still in Favor of a Return to the Office

In our view, both learning to practice and then engaging in the practice of law benefit from human contact.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read