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New Jersey Law Journal

Free Advice at the Holidays: Take It From Me

Heady with the joy of holiday giving, I gift you this—my inaugural column for the New Year. I call it a gift so that you will receive it smilingly. Had I dubbed it more honestly "free advice you probably don't want to think about now," there would be fewer smiles.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Student Debt Burden: What About Lowering or Cancelling the Interest?

The federal government should no longer allow interest to be accrued for certain payment plans or simply cancel student loan interest all together. In lieu of canceling all student loan debt, all interest payments should offset the original principal.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Palimony, Prenups and Cohabitation Agreements: Don't Accept 'My Word Is My Bond' Promises

Arguments began recently in 'Moynihan v. Lynch,' an eagerly anticipated N.J. Supreme Court case that tests a 2010 amendment to the state's Statute of Frauds requiring palimony agreements to be put in writing and for parties to consult with independent counsel prior to signing.
10 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Declassifying Cannabis as a Schedule 1 Drug: How Can It Be Done and What Will the Effects Be?

A look at federal legislative efforts, over the past few years, to amend the Controlled Substances Act.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Do Amicus Briefs Have Any Effect?

APPELLATE ANSWERS: One study found that the difference was trivial, and yet amicus filings are made in 98% of cases in the United States Supreme Court.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

In re Words: Use of 'Unchartered' Is off the Charts

Google the word "unchartered." You will receive the helpful-yet-mildly-condescending response: "Did you mean uncharted?"
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Addition by Subtraction: Getting Clients in the New Age

I dug deep into my dusty drawer of marketing tips from the 20th century and came up with a small handful of golden oldies—the greatest hits in client development from a time gone by.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Creating the Best-Case Outcome for Your Retirement and Practice

Many partners and C-suite members roll their eyes at the mere mention of their 401(k). If you are frustrated or indifferent about this benefit, this article is for you.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Legal Issues Arise as Tangible Assets Acquire Internet Identities

A 'non-fungible token' is a crypto asset that represents or points to an asset that is either digital or physical. NFTs for tangible assets give rise to a range of novel liability questions and associated costs.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NDAs: When Can Divorcing Spouses Prevent Social Posting? 

In the realm of family law, where keeping personal details private is often of paramount concern, non-disparagement/non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are frequently employed between parties.
10 minute read

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