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December 20, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Vigorous Senate Review for the FBI Director Nominee

We hope that our senators will oppose any suggestion of an unvetted appointment during the Senate’s recess, and that Mr. Patel’s qualifications for this important post will be subjected to rigorous scrutiny by the Senate.
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December 20, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey Supports the Freedom to Read

We support the Freedom to Read Act's effort to protect access to books for New Jersey students while providing a process for those who object.
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December 20, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

On the Move and After Hours: Blick Law; Archer; Duane Morris

Blick Law brings on an intellectual property and litigation attorney who will be leading the firm's newly established IP practice; and partners from Archer and Duane Morris receive awards.
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December 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Temporary Fix to Public Notice Law Easily Approved in NJ Senate

If Gov. Phil Murphy signs the measure into law, it will relieve local governments from the looming public notice crisis.
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December 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Meet the Judges: Senate Confirms 7 Superior Court Nominees in Final 2024 Session

In the New Jersey Senate’s final 2024 session, the legislators confirmed a new Mercer County prosecutor and seven nominees to the Superior Court.
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December 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Women Attorneys of the Year 2024 in Their Own Words

Read all the honoree Q&As here.
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December 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

I Aim to Make a Positive Change in Everyday Interactions, Tracey Wishert Says

"For me, making a difference is about meaningful relationships and helping others be their best, because that’s how lasting change is made."
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December 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

For Lawyers, the 'Work' of Making an Impact Does Not Have to Happen in a Courtroom. Laura E. Sedlak Says

"One of my proudest achievements of the past two years is successfully challenging a state law on constitutional grounds and obtaining a permanent injunction that ultimately allowed our clients to avoid shutting down their businesses."
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December 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Be Brave. We Make Our Impact by Never Being Afraid to Advocate for People, Says Jennifer Sellitti

"Public defenders meet people in their most vulnerable moments—when they are in crisis. We build trust, understand their needs, and guide them through complex systems. "
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December 19, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Doing the Right Thing in the Pursuit of Justice Requires Guts, Says Lyndsay Ruotolo

"Being a lawyer is a challenging job—no matter what type of practice you have, no one is coming to see you because they are having a good day, and doing the right thing often means telling someone something that is hard to hear. "
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