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THIS WEEK'S JOURNAL IN PRINT includes articles posted during the prior 7 days

FRONT PAGE

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Law Journal stories throughout the past century.

This Week's Winners and Losers

The title says it all.

Inadmissible

Short takes on lawyers, firms and judges.

After Hours

Extracurricular activities.

On The Move

Announcements about lawyers, firms and judges.

Suits & Deals

Large settlements and verdicts in New Jersey.

Mergers & Acquisitions

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

New Jersey continuing legal education listings.

Overcome Insecurity and Bring In More Business

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

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.

Calendar

Calendar of events.

EDITORIALS

Land Use Tug of War

Friday, October 2, 2009

The First Lieutenant Governor

Friday, October 2, 2009

OP-ED

Time for a Fresh Look at Overzealous Solicitation

Thursday, October 1, 2009

VOICE OF THE BAR

More on Religious Balance at the U.S. Supreme Court

Friday, October 2, 2009

Another Broadside in Gay-Marriage Debate

Friday, October 2, 2009

PRACTICE PAPERS

Suspended Licenses: Don't Be Caught Off Guard as a Defense Attorney

Thursday, October 1, 2009

State Trade Name Registration Is Insufficient To Clear a Trademark

Thursday, October 1, 2009

COURT NOTICES

Report of the Supreme Court Special Committee on Electronic Filing

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Reprimand Order — Richard L. Press

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Suspension Order — Mark A. Bailey

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Middlesex Mass Torts – Revised Mailing Address

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection – Deadlines for Filing Claims Against Attorneys

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Amendment of Rule 1:38-7(e), Redaction of Required Personal Identifiers

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Attorneys Reinstated From 2008 Ineligible List

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Judge Donald Coburn Recalled, Assigned to Appellate Division

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Disbarment Order — Pieter DeJong

Monday, October 5, 2009

Defaults Scheduled for Review by the Disciplinary Review Board

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Buccafusco Appointed Hudson County Superior Court Deputy Clerk

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Municipal Court Administrators Certified

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Attorneys Reinstated From Ineligible List

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Censure Order — Garrett A. Lardiere

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Suspension Order — Joseph J. Lowenstein

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Reprimand Order — Lawrence B. Sachs

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Reprimand Order — John D. Talbot

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Amended Juvenile Complaint Form

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

CASE SUMMARIES

Opinions Approved for Publication

Friday, October 2, 2009

Unpublished Opinions

Friday, October 2, 2009

New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services v. J.L.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

In Re: Attorney General's "Directive on Exit Polling: Media and Non-partisan Public Interest Groups"

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Schindler Elevator Corp. v. Otis Elevator Co.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

United States v. Harris

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

State v. Cooper

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

In the Matter of Registrant J.W.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

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