New Jersey Law Journal Editorial Board

New Jersey Law Journal Editorial Board

June 28, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Supreme Court's Unassailable 'Abuse or Neglect' Opinion Leaves Important Questions Unresolved

When Beth gave birth to her daughter, Mia, both tested positive for marijuana. The hospital contacted the Division of Child Protection and Permanency…

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June 28, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

In Wake of Supreme Court's Bump Stock Ruling, NJ's Congressional Delegation Must Push for Ban

We direct this message to New Jersey's congressional delegation: Congress must amend the law. It is past time to ban bump stocks.

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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.

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4 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.

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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.

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October 24, 2016 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey Should Consider 'Conviction Integrity Unit'

New Jersey should consider a 'conviction integrity unit,' like one from Harris County, Texas, that recently grabbed the spotlight for its work.

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5 minute read

October 24, 2016 | New Jersey Law Journal

Law Enforcement and the Bar: Vigorously Monitor Bail Rules

Law enforcement and the bar must vigorously monitor new rules issued to implement New Jersey's bail reform effort.

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10 minute read

April 13, 2007 | Law.com

Telecommunications Act Is No Sword of Damocles

The federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 authorized the Federal Communications Commission to license carriers to provide wireless telecommunications services. Among other things, this act provides that neither the states nor any local government shall prohibit or effectively prohibit the provision of personal wireless services. However, it is important to remember that the TCA does not invalidate the localities' ability to reasonably restrict the placement of wireless equipment.

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