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June 28, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Supreme Court's Unassailable 'Abuse or Neglect' Opinion Leaves Important Questions Unresolved

When Beth gave birth to her daughter, Mia, both tested positive for marijuana. The hospital contacted the Division of Child Protection and Permanency…
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June 28, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

In Wake of Supreme Court's Bump Stock Ruling, NJ's Congressional Delegation Must Push for Ban

We direct this message to New Jersey's congressional delegation: Congress must amend the law. It is past time to ban bump stocks.
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June 28, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

On the Move and After Hours: Calcagni Kanefsky; Frier Levitt; McCarter & English; Sills Cummis; Saiber

Frier Levitt adds a partner and employment practice leader; Sills Cummis and Saiber welcome associates; and more moves.
7 minute read
June 27, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Appellate Division Rejects Hospitals' Unconstitutional Takings Challenge to Charity Care Statute

"After a thorough review of all plaintiffs' constitutional taking claims, we conclude that the record shows no per se taking, nor does a balancing of the Penn Central factors reveal a regulatory taking," Judge Morris G. Smith said. "We affirm the trial court's order granting defendants' motion for summary judgment against all plaintiffs."
5 minute read
June 27, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Who Is Scott Salmon? Meet the Lawyer Challenging Kennedy's Candidacy

"I find him to be carving out a really interesting space for himself in the statewide debate," said Rider University's Micah Rasmussen.
5 minute read
June 27, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Megan's Law at 30: A Critical Review

"If we want to protect the next generation of children from suffering sexual harms, we must allow science to guide our prevention efforts," writes James H. Maynard.
10 minute read
June 27, 2024 | The American Lawyer

'Laziness' or 'Profit Maximization'? GCs' Frustration Over Law Firm Billing Transparency Boils Over

"Too often it feels like my outside counsel, especially large law firms, are insensitive or oblivious to the pressures that in-house legal departments are under," one GC said.
9 minute read
June 26, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

'Appellate Division Has Set a Very Dangerous Precedent': No 'Well-Established Common Law Rule' on Physician's Duty to Warn About Exposure to COVID-19

"Simply stated, the legislature's decision in the COVID Immunity Statute to temporarily limit the scope of whatever duty we might recognize defendants owed the Campbells to one of simply avoiding gross negligence during the height of the COVID pandemic leaves the estate unable to state a claim on the facts alleged," Judge Allison E. Accurso wrote for the court.
5 minute read
June 26, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Lawyers Face Shifting Landscape With Reverse Discrimination Claims As Geography May Play Key Role

"The different venues may play a role in where an employee's attorney may want to file suit, even within a particular state," Kerri Wright, co-chair of Porzio, Bromberg & Newman's employment team, said.
7 minute read
June 26, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Law Firm Accused of Raiding Trust Account to Pay for Fraudster's Birthday Party, Expenses

Callaghan Thompson allegedly used Keating & Associates' money to pay criminal defense attorney fees for Sealey, expenses for his child's second birthday party, bills from Home Depot and taxes owed by friends of Sealey, the suit says.
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