New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Law Journal Editorial Board | January 1, 2018
A rich foreigner willing to invest $500,000 in a new business can buy an immigrant visa for self, spouse and minor children that becomes a permanent green card after two years. One would think the law would extend similar consideration to an alien who has actually built a business and paid taxes here.
By New Jersey State Bar Association | January 1, 2018
A status report provided by the NJSBA on recently passed and pending legislation, regulations, gubernatorial nominations and/or appointments of interest to lawyers.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Howard J. Bashman | December 29, 2017
Howard J. Bashman.Upon Further ReviewThe Third Circuit, in common with every other federal appellate court, ordinarily hears and decides appeals using three-judge panels. Currently, the Third Circuit has 12 active judges and two vacant seats. The court also has nine senior-status judges who can volunteer to serve on three-judge panels to whatever extent they desire.
Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Staff Report | December 28, 2017
The Associated Press's annual compendium of notables who died in 2017 includes a mix of folks who worked both in and outside the courtroom on a range of issues. Every name on the selected list below should ring a bell to those continuing their work in the industry.
By Angela Morris | December 28, 2017
Domestic violence situations, divorce cases, estate planning, and emergency shelters are just a handful of cases that can involve an animal element, yet until recently there's been a dearth of focus on animal law. As part of an emerging trend in legal education, South Texas College of Law Houston is the latest among a handful of law schools nationwide offering animal law clinics for would-be attorneys.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Sidney Kess | December 27, 2017
Tax Tips columnist Sidney Kess writes: On Dec. 20, 2017, Congress passed a major tax package (H.R. 1) designed to cut taxes on businesses as well as individuals, and to stimulate the economy and create jobs. Review his roundup of the key provisions impacting businesses.
By The Associated Press | December 23, 2017
Some New York taxpayers may want to "postpone the pain" of the new federal tax overhaul by paying some of next year's local property taxes before Jan…
By Michael Booth | December 22, 2017
The court rejected what it called the plaintiffs' "strained interpretation" of an LAD provision against refusing to enter a contract with someone for a discriminatory reason.
By Celia Ampel | December 22, 2017
The Palm Beach Gardens attorney has made a career of advocating for children and adults who have survived sexual abuse.
The Legal Intelligencer | Expert Opinion
By Samuel C. Stretton | December 21, 2017
I was picking a jury the other day in Philadelphia County and the trial judge separated the pool of jurors into two groups, one that answered certain questions that were problematic and the other group where they didn't. We then questioned the first group and the second group was excused. Do I have an obligation to do something about this?
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