New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Bill Mathesius | February 27, 2024
"The 'chilling effect' imposed upon an otherwise estimable exercise of judicial discretion by a judge is monumental and will serve to further crimp an already daunting judicial atmosphere," writes retired Superior Court Judge Bill Mathesius.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary|Q&A
By Matthew Karmel | February 23, 2024
"Law school, for me, was not about becoming a lawyer per se but about enhancing my effectiveness as an advocate for the causes I am most passionate about," says Tarah Heinzen, legal director of Food and Water Watch.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Betsy G. Ramos | February 22, 2024
"There is a strict time period by which this jury demand must be filed," writes litigation attorney Betsy G. Ramos.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Jessica L. Brennan, Kaitlyn E. Stone, Veronica R. Kampfe and Michael C. Zogby | February 21, 2024
"The New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Artificial Intelligence has released interim, preliminary guidelines to remind attorneys of the court's Rules of Professional Conduct (RPCs) that may be implicated by their use of artificial intelligence (AI)," write Barnes & Thornburg attorneys.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Stuart L. Pachman | February 20, 2024
"Whether one represents the employer or the employee, counsel is wise to consider the legal, tax, and any other consequences that follow when an employee of a corporation or an LLC is to become a co-owner of the entity," writes Stuart Pachman of Brach Eichler.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Matheu D. Nunn, Jessie M. Mills, Linda Torosian, Alyssa DeFuria and Alyssa Engleberg | February 14, 2024
Should "an alimony payor can be forced to use assets that were distributed in equitable distribution as a source of income to continue to pay alimony after retirement"?
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Betsy G. Ramos | February 13, 2024
"Because potholes are often not reported to the public entity before an accident occurs and it is difficult to prove how long they existed, it is very challenging for a plaintiff to prove that the public entity had either actual or constructive notice of the pothole," writes Betsy G. Ramos.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Zachary M. Green | February 12, 2024
"While legal marriage is currently a prerequisite to bringing per quod claims, the reasoning to preclude unmarried cohabitants from bringing per quod claims dates back to the 1982 case of 'Childers v. Shannon' and no longer applies to the current societal realities," writes Zachary M. Green.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Julio Mendez | February 9, 2024
Family court cases are greatly impacted by litigants' lack of stable housing, unemployment and lack of transportation. The challenge for poor litigants is compounded by lack of legal representation.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Betsy G. Ramos | February 7, 2024
"The issue in 'Strayer v. Wingate at Wyndham' was whether the plaintiff had a claim for a negligent infliction of emotional distress against the defendant Wingate at Wyndham for the emotional harm he suffered in waking up to discover the dead body of his friend and co-worker," writes Betsy G. Ramos.
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