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Law Journal Editorial Board

Law Journal Editorial Board

January 30, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

Remember the Dangers Lawyers Face Worldwide

We 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.

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January 30, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

Input Needed on Disciplinary Implications of Race-Based Juror Challenges

This 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 Construction

The 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 Experience

It 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 Suppression

It 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 Circle

Now, 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.

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January 09, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

New York Times Ruling Raises Serious First Amendment Concerns

The 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' Rule

It 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 Grant

Judge Grant has been energetic and successful, and we wish him continued success as administrative director.

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