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New Jersey Law Journal

When Children Behave Like Animals Should Tort Law Treat Them Differently?

The next time a court is faced with the question of damage caused by harmful children and/or animals that are under the control of a third party, the court should decide if this disparate treatment is warranted where the underlying purpose for the two laws are nearly identical.
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New Jersey Law Journal

Apology to the Committee on Character and Others Similarly Affected

One group that I unintentionally smeared is one I hold in the highest regard.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Clearer Ethics Rule Needed on Advising Cannabis Clients

The War on Drugs packaged marijuana with heroin as an illegal Class 1 drug. More recently, medical use of cannabis has been legalized in 37 states…
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New Jersey Law Journal

Important Question of Duty Raised in Drunken-Driving Case

We commend the Appellate Division for providing an exemplary road map for the lawyers and judge who will have to pass upon the duties owed.
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New Jersey Law Journal

Staying Grounded as a Young Lawyer: Embrace Yourself and Your Practice

You will grow your network, broaden your mentorship possibilities, and most importantly, increase your well-being and longevity as a person and practitioner.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Fourth Amendment and the 'Hot Pursuit' of Misdemeanants

What may make Lange especially interesting to New Jersey lawyers is the fact that it was presaged precisely by our Supreme Court back in 1989.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Juvenile Sentencing Laws Must Adapt to Modern Understanding of Maturity

In State v. Zakariyya Ahmad, decided June 15, the New Jersey Supreme Court considered the admissibility of a statement given by a 17-year-old defendant…
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

In re Words: Can You Gauge My Morale?

I don't care if you're a gun owner, a car owner, or just a person with a thermometer, we should all know how to spell "gauge."
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Secrecy in Medical Malpractice Cases

When we look at judicial practices that should absolutely garner national attention for the depth of disservice they do to people, this Maine medical malpractice issue is an excellent example.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Heed Limit on Controlling Off-Campus Speech

The thicket ahead for students off campus may come sooner rather than later.
5 minute read

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