Law Journal Editorial Board

February 25, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

A recent win for truck drivers in the U.S. Supreme Court suggests new possibilities for access to the courts. It is possible that this decision may have even broader implications for employees with boiler-plate arbitration clauses in their contracts.

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February 15, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

The intention of the legislation is worthy—to prevent the concealment of serial misbehavior by powerful (usually male) employers. The impact, however, is harmful in two respects.

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February 15, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

We believe in the benefits of a politically balanced court, but we wholeheartedly support the opinion of the Third Circuit that partisan politics or membership in a partisan political party should not be a requirement for appointment to the bench or keep qualified people from being eligible.

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February 11, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

We welcome this well-reasoned and thorough opinion by the Appellate Division. It sheds light on an important question pertaining to eminent domain and redevelopment not heretofore addressed by the courts.

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February 11, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

In this mobile society, this decision acknowledges that stock awards are often retention mechanisms that consider both past and future performance and service. The Appellate Division reached the correct result.

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February 04, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

The court's opinion does a service, not only in clarifying the standard for expungement under the 2016 statute but also in explaining the valuable work done by drug courts. The work of these courts is unique and to be applauded.

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February 04, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

While a student disciplinary proceeding does not have the consequences of a criminal trial in which guilt must be established beyond a reasonable doubt, neither is it the same as an ordinary civil dispute between two private parties over money.

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January 28, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Delaware milestone can serve as a reminder to those in our state that we too have a state ERA.

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January 28, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

We appreciate the attorney general's concern about maintaining the well-deserved reputation of our county prosecutors for integrity, but there is absolutely no dishonor when any lawyer recognizes a conflict of interest. We all have them. We urge the governor to sign S-1036.

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January 21, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Although far from perfect, these reforms are extremely important for persons convicted of federal crimes, their families, and federal criminal law practitioners.

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