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Law Journal Editorial Board

Law Journal Editorial Board

May 31, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ High Court Grapples With Questions of Whether Low-Speed Electric Scooter Riders Are 'Pedestrians'

The case reminds us that even narrow issues can attract the court's attention if not previously interpreted by an appellate court.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read

May 24, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Emerging Case Law Offers Support for Sexual Assault Victims Seeking Restraining Orders

The defendant had argued in the Gloucester County trial venue that a more stringent test with the six factors used in domestic violence cases should have been the standard.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

6 minute read

May 24, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

A Call to Gov. Murphy: Veto the 'Gut OPRA' Bill

We realize this bill is the handiwork of powerful forces that thrive in darkness, and we realize it would take great courage for the Governor to break with his party and send the "gut OPRA" amendments back for an overhaul.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

3 minute read

May 17, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

'Canary in the Mine': Emojis, Emoticons Muddle Contract Considerations

At the root of the issue is the serious legal concern over whether there is a meeting of the minds such as to find and discern the parties' intent.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read

May 17, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Looming Title IX Changes Are an Unfortunate Step Backward

The regulatory regime being introduced this August is not the kind of justice system that students deserve.

By The New Jersey Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read

May 14, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

'A Naked Political Power Grab': Proposal To Change Appellate Division Appointment Process Is Pointless and Potentially Damaging

Consider the impact of appellate case processing if there are vacancies on the Appellate Division, due to delays, Senatorial Courtesy or infighting in the appointment process, and there cannot be temporary assignments, as there can be at present.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

5 minute read

May 10, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Municipal Attorneys Should be Cautious About Suits Following Acrimonious Regime Change

The newcomers may desire passionately to repudiate all that their predecessors have done, but the Superior Court is not a revolutionary tribunal.

By The New Jersey Law Journal Editorial Board

3 minute read

May 10, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

As Longest-Serving Chief Justice, Rabner Has Been a Great Steward of NJ Judiciary

Assuming that he serves until June 30, 2030 - despite his eligibility for retirement - he will serve one day more than 23 years.

By The New Jersey Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read

May 03, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Recent Appellate Division Decision Stresses Primacy of The Declarations Page in Insurance Policies

The content of the declarations page has significant importance in defining an insured's reasonable expectations of coverage because a conscientious policy holder will more likely examine the declarations page to assure coverage.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

5 minute read

April 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Supreme Court's Recent Consumer Fraud Act Decision Misses the Mark

A fictitious pricing claim is not about actual value, it is about what the retailer represented the value to be to induce the purchase.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

7 minute read