Law Journal Editorial Board

September 29, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

We agree with the courts and applaud how they handled this matter as expeditiously as they did, so as to permit terminally ill patients choosing to do so to seek the benefit of the act during the course of the litigation.

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September 29, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Although a considered hastened death may be too emotionally fraught for some to contemplate, such contemplation is essential. We urge the Legislature to examine the issue.

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September 22, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

We support the goals of lawsuits challenging new federal immigration regulations redefining the existing "public charge" rules.

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September 15, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

In 2017, New Jersey enacted the International Arbitration, Mediation and Conciliation Act. The U.N.'s new mediation convention is a welcome development in this spirit, and practitioners should be aware of it in cross-border contract resolution.

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September 15, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Third Circuit's decision provides a "teachable moment" with regard to the role of, and limits on, local law enforcement in detentions of undocumented aliens.

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September 09, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Given the number of reported radiator injuries, we urge immediate action by the Legislature, or by amendment of the regulations, so risks like this can be avoided.

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September 09, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

We remain concerned about endeavors to call attorneys from adverse firms as trial witnesses when not "necessary."

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September 01, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

We agree that deference to legislative bodies calls for careful consideration of the need to protect the safety and privacy of patients and health-care providers as well as the rights of those who merely seek to preach respectfully to patients.

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September 01, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

The report of the Supreme Court committee should be read by every attorney in the state, and attorneys with experience in municipal courts should take the time to provide their comments to the administrative director by Oct. 1.

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August 25, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

The tried-and-true "no-duty-to-rescue" common-law rule should remain in place for any case involving an adult in danger. But the rule should be different for child victims of sexual abuse.

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