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Christie Names Asian Immigrant and Gay African American to High Court

Firing a double-barreled shot of diversity, Gov. Chris Christie on Monday announced two nominees who if confirmed would become the first Asian-American and the first openly gay justice on the New Jersey Supreme Court.

Municipal Court Judge Who Doubled as Prosecutor Is Fired

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Linden Municipal Court Judge Louis DiLeo has been voted off the bench amid ethics proceedings over a criminal case in which he served as both judge and prosecutor.

Dow's Nomination for Essex Judgeship Going Forward

Gov. Chris Christie announces he will proceed with his nomination of outgoing Attorney General Paula Dow to the Superior Court, signaling an easing of a political impasse that has kept 11 judgeships vacant in Essex County.

Dwek Bankruptcy Trustee Seeks To Lift Disclosure Order He Calls 'Devastating'

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Solomon Dwek, the Ponzi schemer-turned-informant who helped prosecutors snare dozens of New Jersey political figures in a corruption sting, is at the center of a legal battle concerning his bankruptcy case.

OTHER NEWS

• Best Interests of Children of Divorce Govern Decisions on Change of Name
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• Switch in Arbitrator Permissible Where NAF No Longer Competent, Circuit Says
• 'Occupy the Courts' Protesters Hit Supreme Court, Others Around Nation
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• Fired Just as Whistleblower's Award Was To Be Paid, Firm Sues for Share
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• Anti-Soliciting Bill Dies, But Governor Signs Unauthorized Practice Upgrade
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• Court Scrutinizes Home Search Based On Anonymous Domestic-Violence Tip
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• Ineffective-Assistance Finding Is Held Basis for Legal Malpractice Judgment
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• Physicians' Assistants Can't Perform EMGs, Court Says
• No Tort Claims Liability for County's Alleged Laxity in Road Inspections
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• U.S. Resident Deported for Crime Seeks To Reopen His Conviction by Telephone
• Restraint Held Too Broad To Prevent Father Attending Child's Soccer Game
• Litigant Deserves Fair Notice Before Dismissal With Prejudice, Court Says
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• Spectator Injured by Toppled Teen at N.J. Nets Game Loses Damages Case

BUSINESS & LAW

Consumer Price Index

Consumer Price Index, updated as of January 19, 2012.

ABA Panel Recommends Changes In How Law Schools Report Jobs

Following months of discussion, a committee reviewing the American Bar Association's law school accreditation standards has agreed upon dramatic changes in the way law schools report graduate employment and salaries.

U.S. Judge Axes Most Claims in Suit Tying Law Firm to Ponzi Scheme

Winston & Strawn can claim a partial victory in its bid to dodge a federal lawsuit that aims to make the firm liable for the crimes of former partner Jonathan Bristol.

COLUMNS & FEATURES

This Week in Law Journal History

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Law Journal stories through the past century.

Inadmissible

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Short takes on lawyers, firms and judges.

Winners & Losers

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The title says it all.

Suits & Deals

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Large verdicts and settlements in New Jersey.

On The Move

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Announcements about lawyers, firms and judges.

After Hours

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Extracurricular Activities.

Mergers & Acquisitions

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New Jersey Mergers & Acquisitions.

Verdict Search

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Verdicts and settlements in N.J. state and federal courts.

Calendar

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Calendar of events.

Continuing Legal Education

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Continuing legal education.

The Bar Report

Articles by and about the State Bar Association.

Cross-Examination: New Fund Director Talks Client Protection

As director of the New Jersey Lawyers? Fund for Client Protection, Daniel R. Hendi knows a thing or two about aberrant behavior. Hendi, an attorney and member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, has helped recover millions in assets from disbarred and suspended lawyers during his 20-plus years at the fund, established to reimburse clients bilked by dishonest lawyers.

Law Day Video Contest Announced

The New Jersey State Bar Association?s Young Lawyers Division (YLD) is asking middle and high school students to film their own Law Day video and enter the fourth YLD Law Day 2012 YouTube Video Contest.

New Jersey Lawyer Magazine to Focus on Attorneys? Fees

The February 2012 edition of New Jersey Lawyer Magazine, the award-winning bi-monthly publication distributed free to members of the New Jersey State Bar Association, will spotlight a topic of relevance to every practitioner?attorneys? fees. The edition will be mailed to members in early February.

Capitol Report

A round-up of action from Trenton.

How Collective Action Can Benefit Your Law Firm

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How collective action can benefit your law firm.

Will ExhibitView's New iPad App Hold Up in Court?

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After several years of battling for market share with the likes of TrialDirector and Sanction, ExhibitView iPad joins the ranks of TrialPad, Evidence, and Exhibit A in the iPad apps for trial presentation.