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New Jersey Law Journal

Measuring Up After Two Decades

I understand now that, for me, investing in my career means fusing my personal and professional lives. In my younger years, I hated this concept.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

On the Outside, Looking In: Tips for Transitioning from Litigator to In-House Counsel

As with any move, there are two critical questions you should ask yourself: What skills do you pack to bring along? And what skills may be best to simply leave behind?
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

How Amending the NJ Constitution May Seed Legal Adult-Use Cannabis

Since legislative bills have been unsuccessful, the Legislature moved for the next available option—amending the New Jersey Constitution by a referendum on the November 2020 election ballot to permit adult use of marijuana.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Managing Your Solo Practice: Your Administrative Team

This column is the first in a monthly series that will provide insights from attorneys on a range of issues to better manage a solo legal practice.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Why NJ Needs a Law Banning the Gay-Trans 'Panic' Murder Defense

The gay and trans panic defense allows a murderer to inappropriately blame a victim and suggest to the jury that the victim "had it coming" simply because they are gay or transgender.
10 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Professions, Professionals and Professionalism

We must act as one would expect of a member in good standing of this dignified and honorable profession. And what, pray tell, is that? What behavior and what demeanor characterize the reasonably professional attorney in the 21st century?
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

The LinkedIn Lawyer: A How-To Guide for Getting Better Results

With the power to enhance your brand, build your network, and generate referrals, it's a goldmine of opportunity for the attorney who can spare five-to-10 minutes a day.
9 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Appellate Answers: Do the Judges Really Write All These Opinions?

The appellate judges are well aware it is their names that appear on the finished product. And, rest assured, they have earned that.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Completion of Pretrial Intervention Does Not Justify Back Pay

COURT WATCH: It would seem that, by attempting to get paid for not working during that period of time while his criminal charges were pending, defendant was looking the proverbial gift horse in the mouth.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Expungement Reform Law Brings Sweeping Changes to Marijuana Convictions in NJ

The expungement reform law demonstrates New Jersey's profound commitment to contribute to the full rehabilitation of those limited by the stigma of their cannabis criminal histories.
5 minute read

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