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Law Journal Editorial Board

Law Journal Editorial Board

February 14, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Court's Guidance Needed on 'Second Injury' Cases

We urge the court to grant leave so that its ruling, on the basis of the Glassman rationale, can definitively furnish the bench and bar with a resolution of "second injury" financial responsibility.

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February 14, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Another Jeopardy Caused by the Pandemic

We hope and pray that we will not be facing this type of problem in the not-too-distant future, but we must continue to consider the alternative if and when we do.

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February 07, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Drivers Must Be Properly Classified

Ride-sharing and delivery services have cost the state millions of dollars in unpaid unemployment and workers' compensation contributions. Their drivers have been deprived of the usual employee benefits.

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February 07, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Rule of Law Prevailed at Inauguration

That is a truly significant fact that we can't take for granted.

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January 31, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Anti-Discrimination Ethics Rule Should Be Upheld

The Greenberg decision threatens not only those jurisdictions that have adopted the ABA Model Rule, but the 25 or so that also regulated comparable conduct. We urge the Third Circuit to reverse the trial court and sustain the validity of Rule 8.4(g).

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7 minute read

January 24, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Limit Mandatory Arbitration Clauses in Retainer Agreements

The Delaney decision reaffirms a principle which we all should have taken from law school that, although there is businessperson component of what we do, we are, first and foremost, fiduciaries.

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6 minute read

January 24, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Garland the Right Choice for Attorney General

The Garland nomination is especially meaningful because it promises to repair the damage the last four years have done to the Department of Justice.

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2 minute read

January 17, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Hearings For Pretrial Detainees Should Be Required

COVID-19 infections and deaths are accelerating. The number of detainees in the jails is increasing. The petition of the Office of the Public Defender and the ACLU should be granted without delay.

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January 17, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Use of Facial Recognition Following Capitol Siege Highlights Issues Seen in NJ Case

This case, it now appears, will be one of many. The mob invasion of the U.S. Capitol has prompted calls for the most aggressive prosecution of the rioters.

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January 08, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Use 'Constitutional Legislation' Sparingly

We call on our Legislature to resist increased reliance on "constitutional legislation" by requiring a very strong showing of necessity.

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