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N.J. Court Committee Calls for E-Filing Statewide, Financed by Higher Fees

A state Supreme Court committee recommends implementation of a mandatory, system-wide electronic filing system paid for with an increase in filing fees, based on similar technology to that used in the federal courts but customized for New Jersey needs.

N.J. District Faring Passably in Speed of Motion Dispositions

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More than half of New Jersey's federal judges failed to meet a national goal of deciding motions within six months, but only two - William Walls and Noel Hillman - had more than 10 overdue motions on a list published by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.

Civil Rights Suit vs. Town Attorney Can Go Forward

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A federal judge on Wednesday allowed a civil rights suit to proceed against a municipality's outside counsel, finding disputed fact issues over whether he went beyond his role as a lawyer and acted "under color of state law."

N.J. Court Bans All Voter Contacts Within 100 Feet of Polling Places

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New Jersey's Supreme Court has imposed a ban on exit polls and other "expressive activities" within 100 feet of voting places, reversing not only a 20-year-old policy allowing polling by the media but also a 2007 attorney general directive that expanded the policy to nonpartisan public interest groups.

OTHER NEWS

• Wide-Scale Discovery Unauthorized in Pre-Arbitration PIP Cases, Court Says
• Judge Who Ordered Kin's Release Says He Didn't Recognize Her as His Cousin
• Retailer Hit With $762,000 Penalty for Unauthorized Sale of Cigarettes in N.J.
• Judge Balks at Lawyer's Paying of 'Fact Witness,' Suggests Discipline
• Expert Can Testify in Mold Case Without Specifying the Type of Irritant at Issue
• Court Says Inadequate Representation Contributed to Child Abuse Conviction
• Appeals Court To Reconsider Remittitur Of $1.7M Verdict
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• Court Is Asked To Bar Suspect I.D. Influenced by Private Investigation
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• Court Weighs If Privilege Exists Where Cleric Isn't Penitent's Spiritual Adviser
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• Attorney Censured for Splitting Fees With Foreclosure-Research Company

BUSINESS & LAW

Legal Services, Medical Clinic Join in Program To Assist Indigent Patients

Doctors often are in a position to spot how legal issues affect their patients' health, and Ocean-Monmouth Legal Services is launching a program to address those problems in a medical setting.

GEICO Agrees to $5.9M Settlement of N.J. Class Action

GEICO has agreed to pay an estimated $5.9 million to settle a federal class-action suit that alleged the automobile insurer's sales practices ran afoul of New Jersey's no-fault insurance statute.

COLUMNS & FEATURES

Online Tools to Get a Better Outlook

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Don't have the time or the patience to look for software to enhance your Outlook system? Simply not a fan of the notion of downloading yet another program that you may never use? We tested a slew of them so you don't have to. Our top three picks are ClearContext, Xobni and Gist.

Violence, Scandals, Conflicts and Layoffs

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Preparing for a crisis in advance is no different than purchasing a malpractice insurance policy. It should be standard operating procedure for every company.

This Week in Law Journal History

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Law Journal stories throughout the past century.

This Week's Winners and Losers

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The title says it all.

Inadmissible

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Short takes on lawyers, firms and judges.

After Hours

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Extracurricular activities.

On The Move

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Announcements about lawyers, firms and judges.

Suits & Deals

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Large settlements and verdicts in New Jersey.

Mergers & Acquisitions

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New Jersey mergers and acquisitions.

Capitol Report

A round-up of action in Trenton.

Live at the Law Center

This week's happenings at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick.

Diverse and Practical Education Seminars Set for Mid-Year Meeting

From military law to technology and gay marriage to professional liability, the New Jersey State Bar Association's 2009 Mid-Year Meeting offers a suite of educational sessions meant to appeal to lawyers across the board.

Bar Association To Hold Shredding Event

The New Jersey State Bar Association will hold a shredding party for its members later this month.

Bar Sounds Alarm Over E-mail Scam Targeting Attorneys

Following recent incidents involving a scam, the New Jersey State Bar Association issued an alert to members and the public about an email campaign seeking to trick attorneys.

CLE Listings

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New Jersey continuing legal education listings.

Overcome Insecurity and Bring In More Business

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Two of the usual suspects that can sap a lawyer's self confidence in business development are a negative internal dialogue and a lack of experience.

Data Loss Prevention Systems at Your Firm

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A comprehensive data protection plan that includes tools to manage what information can be seen either on paper or online, prohibits unauthorized electronic distribution and protects data while at rest or in transit is critical to ensuring privacy.

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Calendar of events.