The Law Journal Editorial Board

December 20, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Vigorous Senate Review for the FBI Director Nominee

We hope that our senators will oppose any suggestion of an unvetted appointment during the Senate’s recess, and that Mr. Patel’s qualifications for this important post will be subjected to rigorous scrutiny by the Senate.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

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December 20, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey Supports the Freedom to Read

We support the Freedom to Read Act's effort to protect access to books for New Jersey students while providing a process for those who object.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

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December 13, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

As Trafficking, Hate Crimes Rise in NJ, State's Federal Delegation Must Weigh in On New UN Proposal

We urge that attention be paid so that positions taken by the United States on this ground-breaking convention reflect informed commentary by New Jersey.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

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December 02, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Where CFPB Enforcement Stops Short on Curbing School Lunch Fees, Class Action Complaint Steps Up

The complaint compares the defendants to schoolyard bullies who steal students' lunch money.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

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December 02, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Appellate Court's Decision on Public Employee Pension Eligibility Helps the Judiciary

We believe in the need for a balanced judiciary, which includes judges from the private and public sector.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

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November 22, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

'Confusion Where Previously There Was Clarity': NJ Supreme Court Should Void Referral Fee Ethics Opinion

Opinion 745 does not serve the best interests of the public and runs counter to the court’s direction.

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November 15, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Social Media Policy for Judges Provides Guidance in a Changing World

The Code of Judicial Conduct is a basic document which should be emblazoned in the mind of every judge.

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3 minute read

November 09, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

TikTok Faces Liability for 'Blackout Challenge'

The so-called Blackout Challenge posted on TikTok dares people to self-asphyxiate until they lose consciousness.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

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November 09, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Can People Come to New Jersey to Die?

This situation reminds us of the current debate over whether women can leave states with post-Dobbs abortion bans to go to states where the procedure is legal.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

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November 01, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Justices Provide A Sensible Decision on the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act

Given the IDEA's recognition of the way in which learning "in the regular classroom" enhances the experience of disabled children, we are at a loss as to why the education authorities in Sparta did not encourage AD's return to school and instead fought him and his mother tooth and nail for another three years.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

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