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Law Journal Editorial Board

Law Journal Editorial Board

February 16, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Navalny Death Underscores How Much the Rule of Law Depends on People of Courage

Long an opponent of Vladimir Putin and the ruling United Russia Party, Navalny organized huge anti-government protests, ran for office, and worked tirelessly to expose corruption at every level of the political hierarchy.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

2 minute read

February 16, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Should Change Animal Testing Laws to Better Fit ABA Resolution Seeking to 'Replace, Reduce and Refine' Methods

Significantly, the statute expressly excepts application of this "to any animal test conducted for the purposes of medical research."

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2 minute read

February 16, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Why Must Patients So Often Sign Medical Records Before Reading Them?

Shouldn't medical providers be required to provide pre-signature access to forms concerning medical treatment and payment, affording the ability to read them before we sign them?

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3 minute read

February 09, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

'Don't Count Your Chickens': Supreme Court Ruling Ends Anticipated COVID Litigation Bonanza

One can anticipate that, with the finality with which COVID business loss claims have been, for all practical purposes, extinguished, COVID's litigation bonanza has now proved to be an expensive and hollow area for law firms.

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5 minute read

February 09, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

'The Machinery of Death' Gets Worse

We know that Oklahoma and Mississippi have approved use of the nitrogen hypoxia execution method but not yet carried it out. Ohio and Louisiana are among the states that are considering it. We hope that none of them fall prey to the Alabama attorney general's hucksterism.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read

February 02, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Real and Significant Consequences: Will the 'Chevron' Doctrine Survive?

If "Chevron" is overruled, there is the risk that there would be a wide disparity in the way hundreds of federal judges interpret a regulation of an agency.

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5 minute read

February 02, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

By Extending 'Henderson,' NJ Justices Staunch Problematic Eyewitness Identification Issue

Why would an impermissibly suggestive identification procedure on the eve of trial be less pernicious than one occurring earlier in the case?

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4 minute read

January 26, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Regulating Hidden Fees Can Improve Competition and Fight Inflation

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has shown that effective regulation can provide significant benefits at minimum costs.

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4 minute read

January 26, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Can Curb Motor Vehicle Accidents by Creating Study Commission to Develop New Laws

The Legislature created such a study commission in the 1970s. The commission was comprised of members of the Legislature, the Motor Vehicle Commission and various citizens interested and involved in one way or another in traffic safety.

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2 minute read

January 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Coaching a Witness Should Not Be Tolerated

This decision underscores the requirement for attorneys to not tell or suggest to a witness how to respond to questions. The consequence may be severe.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

3 minute read