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Law Journal Editorial Board

Law Journal Editorial Board

March 21, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Honoring Justice LaVecchia

The breadth of her governmental experience and institutional knowledge made her one of the court's anchors. Bench and bar will miss her.

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March 14, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Thanks to Governor Kean

In the aftermath of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, Gov. Tom Kean and former Congressman Lee Hamilton have suggested that a full investigation be conducted by a commission such as they chaired after 9/11. We sincerely hope that a commission is created.

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March 14, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Are Social Media Companies Common Carriers?

The marketplace of ideas is not the marketplace for freight car space.

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March 14, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Remembering De Miller

This tribute might help to serve as an example to younger lawyers who wish to give of their energy and skill to the greater good of the state's less fortunate citizens. As did De.

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March 07, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Failure to Apply the Ex Post Facto Clause

Justice Albin, the sole dissenter, presented a convincing multi-part rationale that applying a penalty for the registration violation that was increased after the defendant committed the original crime was unconstitutional.

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March 07, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Marijuana Impasse Averted, But Unresolved Issues Remain

Unless these other related issues are squarely addressed, we are concerned that our elected officials are merely kicking the can down the road.

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February 28, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Court Derailed Efforts to Save Lives

Safe injection sites can be a part of the solution. The interpretation of the statute by the circuit court stands in the way. The law and Safehouse's efforts should be compatible.

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February 28, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Ditch the Spell Check

Spell check is not infallible and we see too (not "to") often the same recurring errors in briefs. The basic principle here (not principal): proofread.

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February 21, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

We Need a New Voting Rights Law Now

This current situation, on top of the post-Shelby County laws, calls for urgent federal action.

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February 21, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Issue More Guidance on Use of Courtroom Visuals

Better control of the questionable use of virtual assists should be addressed in the court rules themselves.

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