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March 17, 2003 | New Jersey Law Journal

The New Jersey Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to the validity of the Department of Environmental Protection's freshwater wetlands regulations that enable the expansion of Pinelands cranberry farming operations. While IMO Freshwater Wetlands Rules may initially appear to have limited application, the ruling is likely to have broader implications since the dispute involves the DEP's implementation of the widely used statewide general permit program.

By Lewis Goldshore and Marsha Wolf

10 minute read

March 27, 2006 | New Jersey Law Journal

The so-called security breach notification laws that have been sweeping the state legislatures and that are in force in more than 20 jurisdictions require companies to notify customers when personal information may have been compromised. A recent federal case in New Jersey shows how careful drafting of customer agreements can mitigate the risk of federal litigation.

By Christopher Wolf

8 minute read

February 16, 2007 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Legislature is considering a measure designed to expedite cleanups, at least for those designated as lower priority contaminated sites, by establishing a system for licensing site remediation professionals.

By Lewis Goldshore and Marsha Wolf

8 minute read

February 24, 1999 | Law.com

The juxtaposition of the two Internet speech cases decided earlier this month is striking -- and instructive.

By Christopher Wolf

6 minute read

December 20, 2004 | New Jersey Law Journal

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently agreed to hear a beach access case. The decision is likely to have significant implications for those who visit the state's beaches, as well as for those who own them.

By Lewis Goldshore and Marsha Wolf

8 minute read

September 01, 2003 | New Jersey Law Journal

State and local government routinely need to condemn private property for a variety of public purposes, including highway construction, redevelopment, and open space. While the procedures for the exercise of this authority are generally outlined in the statute, in many instances the actual transfer can be resolved through negotiation.

By Lewis Goldshore and Marsha Wolf

9 minute read

July 11, 2005 | New Jersey Law Journal

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Kelo v. City of New London, takes on added significance in New Jersey, where the state's commitment to the smart growth initiative is designed to encourage redevelopment activities in the urban and older suburban areas.

By Lewis Goldshore and Marsha Wolf

8 minute read

February 07, 2005 | New Jersey Law Journal

Governmental policies designed to promote environment protection involve much more than just formulating and implementing pollution control strategies. They have significant political implications, as well.

By Lewis Goldshore and Marsha Wolf

7 minute read