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New Jersey Law Journal

The U.S. Supreme Court and Arbitration: Their Love Is Here to Stay

This short article summarizes five opinions that impact the shape and direction of arbitration in the United States. New Jersey has tried to chip away at mandatory arbitration, but SCOTUS has made clear that unless federal law is changed, mandatory arbitration is here to stay.
9 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

How One Hashtag Transformed the Law

A closer look at legislative initiatives and trends coming out of the #MeToo movement, as well as potential changes on the horizon.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Update on Medical Marijuana in the NJ Workplace

Employers should be aware of developments in NJ cannabis law: a recent court decision ('Wild') involving the disability discrimination claims of a worker who used medical marijuana, and the newly enacted Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act.
9 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Political Speech in the Workplace: A Private Employer's Guide

While private employers are generally free to restrict political speech in the workplace, any employment policies regulating or limiting such speech should be sensitive to speech that is protected by the NLRA or other laws.
9 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

FAMILY LAW

A collection of articles from outside contributors, covering new and important issues in New Jersey family law.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Same-Sex Married Couple Adoption: Better Safe Than Sorry

Why same-sex married couples should consider adoption by the non-biological parent, even though both are listed on the child's birth certificate and are already recognized as the child's parents.
9 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

How the Internet Has Impacted the Procedural Practice of Family Law

From service-of-process to discovery to evidence, the internet is changing the way we practice. As attorneys, we must remain vigilant regarding any developments in this arena, as today's Snapchat can quickly become yesterday's MySpace.
9 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

The Appellate Division Divides a Negative

Equitable distribution is not just the division of the assets of the parties; it is the division of their liabilities, as well. Here, the defendant received a share of the debt attributable to the existence of negative equity in a timeshare.
11 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Divorce and Special Education Plans: Issues Every Family Lawyer Should Consider

When your client has a child with special needs, it is important to obtain a copy of the plan the child has through their school district, review this plan with your client, and consider the issues set forth in this article.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Family Separations: A Reality Spreading Beyond the Borders

Recent reforms have curtailed legal immigration, ultimately resulting in hardships to families. Although “increased processing times” may sound innocuous and inconsequential, such delays have real-world consequences.
9 minute read

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