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New Jersey Law Journal

Probate Arbitration Issue Requires Legislative Attention

The recent Chancery Division decision in 'Matter of Estate of Hekemian' raises an issue of first impression in New Jersey that calls for the intervention of the Legislature.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Nonlawyers May Not Represent Parties in Arbitration or Mediation

The law in New Jersey is clear: A nonlawyer who represents a party in arbitration or mediation engages in the unauthorized practice of law.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Fast Times at Bridgewater Commons

After a really exhausting past two years, we long for the safety of a Ridgemont, California, shopping mall from 1982, because what we saw yesterday in Bridgewater, New Jersey, isn't where we want to be.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

In re Words: Please Co-opt These Tenets

Language is important, particularly for lawyers. After all, the written word is the medium of the law. If attorneys can't get the words right, who can?
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Revise the Rule on Certification Petitions

There are numerous possible variations that would achieve the same dual goals of clarity and parsimony. We hope the court will consider one of them.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

A Modest Proposal for Limited Supreme Court Reform

We believe that requiring four votes in this special type of case would not lead to an anti-death penalty cabal, and we ask the court to consider amending its internal procedures to adopt that rule as well as providing reasons in cases such as that of Matthew Reeves.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Slip Slidin' Away

Virtual courts breathe life into the reality of finally achieving reform in our Municipal Court system. Restoring in-person conferencing is a step back in the wrong direction.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

What 'Wild Deeds' Have in Common With the 2020 Election

We were reminded of this bit of arcane New Jersey legal history by last week's news that Republican presidential elector candidates in five states sent false certifications to the National Archives.
1 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Parole Process Requires Immediate Reform

While State v. Thomas concerns a juvenile offender, it shines a negative light on the parole process used for all offenders.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Remember the Dangers Lawyers Face Worldwide

We call upon the New Jersey State Bar Association to mark the Day of the Endangered Lawyer next year with appropriate statements and continue to use its good offices to defend the principles of lawyer independence and security.
2 minute read

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