January 30, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Remember the Dangers Lawyers Face WorldwideWe call upon the New Jersey State Bar Association to mark the Day of the Endangered Lawyer next year with appropriate statements and continue to use its good offices to defend the principles of lawyer independence and security.
By Law Journal Editorial Board
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January 30, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Input Needed on Disciplinary Implications of Race-Based Juror ChallengesThis course correction by the Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics is an important development and one to which all attorneys who engage in jury trial litigation must give close attention.
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January 23, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
A Good Approach to Statutory ConstructionThe Appellate Division reminds us that courts can and should regard the Legislature's use of imprecise language as a grant of power and discretion to the judiciary.
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January 23, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Who May Represent a Party in Arbitration?We believe that New Jersey lawyers, parties and arbitrators deserve an answer, whether in an appeal or the Supreme Court's adoption of a clear rule.
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January 16, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
At Least One Justice Should Have Prior Judicial ExperienceIt would be desirable to replace three productive opinion writers with at least one justice who has experience in appellate work.
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January 16, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
'Independent State Legislature Doctrine' Could Shield Voter SuppressionIt is time for our best federal constitutional lawyers to apply themselves to defeating this possibility.
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January 09, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Supreme Court Cameras Would Close the CircleNow, more than ever, we believe that U.S. Supreme Court arguments, and all court proceedings, should be open to the public through video streaming or television.
By Law Journal Editorial Board
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January 09, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
New York Times Ruling Raises Serious First Amendment ConcernsThe First Amendment is under enough pressure without this groundless undermining of crucial First Amendment protections.
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January 04, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Time to Modify the 'In Re Wilson' RuleIt is incumbent on this court to codify and clarify a recent exception to mandatory disbarment.
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December 28, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal
Congratulations to Judge GrantJudge Grant has been energetic and successful, and we wish him continued success as administrative director.
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