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New Jersey Law Journal

Education Commissioner Must Act

We do not know the best solution for the public school children in Lakewood and like-situated districts. That is what the Appellate panel directed the commissioner to address, and she ought to get on with it.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Virtual Appearances Are Here to Stay

Judges who rejected virtual appearances, even for routine matters, dishonor the court's orders, and ill-serve the public and the bar.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Benefits of the New Jersey Process for Assignment of Trial Judges

We know about the outstanding reputation that the New Jersey judiciary has nationally, but it is nice to read and appreciate reasons for the reputation, courtesy of Justice Fasciale.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

In Support of Rule Requiring Lawyers to 'Assess' Representation

We call upon the court to establish a review committee to consider this important modification in terms of New Jersey's own RPC 1.16 and recommend its adoption in New Jersey.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Proposed Law School Accreditation Standard of Free Speech and Disruptive Behavior Is Needed

Public discourse in this country is currently in a state of woeful dysfunction. If there is to be any hope of a return to norms of civilized and reasoned disagreement, the legal profession may have a special role in its recovery.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Exoneree Rightly Gets Opportunity to Pursue Civil Claim

It is regrettable that in deciding civil rights claims by persons innocent of a crime, judges need to be bold to do the right thing.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Directive on Judicial Protection Is Welcome

It is unfortunate that such measures are necessary, but the directive at least means that they can be taken by a known process with a minimum of friction.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Employers Should Review Work Rules, Handbooks Following NLRB's 'Stericycle' Ruling

Employers should reevaluate their rules from the perspective of a "reasonable" employee who is economically dependent and an NLRB that is aggressively pursuing employee interests.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Trump Criminal Trials Should Be Televised

The pervasive question may seem to be whether Mr. Trump should be sent to jail or the White House. More importantly, our democracy is on the line.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

State, Federal Courts Must Look to NJ's Model of Collaboration When Setting Dates for Various Trump Trials

There seems to us that there is precedent for such communications relating to scheduling of cases and that the New Jersey example can be used to avoid any scheduling conflict which might arise with respect to setting trial dates in the various matters involving former President Trump.
4 minute read

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