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David Gialanella, Bureau Chief, has been with the New Jersey Law Journal since 2010, covering business of law, litigation, legislation and various other topics. In his current role, he is responsible for the Law Journal's print and web products. Reach him at dgialanella@alm.com.
April 20, 2018
In-house lawyers play what's often a more behind-the-scenes role, but it's a vital one. As we honor New Jersey's litigators and dealmakers for their…
April 19, 2018
Julianna Ryan of Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan says the biggest threat to the defense bar, generally, is the trend toward commoditization of legal services that fails to account for the quality of the service and case results. All firms do not deliver the same results, says Ryan.
April 18, 2018
The grant recipients "are not being denied grant funds because they are religious institutions; they are being denied public funds because of what they plan to do—and in many cases have done: use public funds to repair church buildings so that religious worship services can be held there," Chief Justice Stuart Rabner wrote for the court.
April 18, 2018
Perhaps there's nothing differentiating a "Jersey deal" from any other, aside from a hint of swagger, but in the first installment of "Jersey Dealmakers…
April 18, 2018
Lawmakers pledged their ongoing support for, and Judge Glenn Grant pointed up the various successes of, New Jersey's revamped bail system as he appeared before the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee Tuesday, though the judge acknowledged the reform remains "a work in progress."
April 17, 2018
The Law Journal’s Lifetime Achievement award honors attorneys who have left their mark on the profession through consistent excellence over the…
April 16, 2018
In the coming weeks, the Law Journal will publish profiles of these attorneys. And all three will be honored June 21, 2018, at the Law Journal's Professional Excellence Event.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
April 16, 2018
We agree with Justice Thomas’ assessment—the majority “says little about how a court of appeals could ever rule in Tharpe’s favor on the merits of the prejudice question.”
April 16, 2018
Three stories, unfolding simultaneously but in different parts of the country, further evidence how politics has increasingly seeped into the judicial selection process and compromised the independence of our judiciary.
April 16, 2018
A former apartment complex employee who claimed he was wrongfully terminated after injuring himself on the job was awarded $725,016, including $500,000…
April 13, 2018
Twice-vetoed legislation that would sanction the type of surrogacy-for-hire contracts famously deemed unenforceable three decades ago in the state Supreme Court's In re Baby M case has now passed the Legislature.
April 11, 2018
"Our upcoming talent has options that don't exist at larger firms including the ability to experience multiple areas of practice and truly develop a niche that works best for them," says Vito Gagliardi Jr.
April 11, 2018
Planning for the future is, or should be, a common priority for midsize firms, and Mandelbaum Salsburg of Roseland put its succession plan in motion…
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
April 09, 2018
In the clear light of hindsight, it is argued that somebody should have done something to head off the Parkland shooting. But what?
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
April 09, 2018
Say what you will about Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, there is one unintended consequence of this imbroglio: citizens are getting basic lessons in the law
April 06, 2018
Firm leaders love to talk about "the sweet spot." Sounds like a sales pitch, but it's true that a firm's overhead and rate structure need to be in harmony for the business model to sustain.
April 06, 2018
Philosophies toward and programs to hone the rainmaking abilities of lawyers vary from firm to firm perhaps more widely than on any other management…
April 04, 2018
The Newark-based firm's $99.4 million in firmwide gross revenue was a 2.9 percent decrease from $102.4 million in fiscal 2016.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
April 02, 2018
An attorney, even upon retirement and closing his or her office, must be sure to review and comply with our rules to assure that, among other things, he or she provides an address or process to guaranty receipt of notice of any subsequent proceedings against them as attorneys.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
April 02, 2018
We can see no issue of expert admissibility that could be raised on a motion in limine that could not be raised equally well on a motion for summary judgment. The only difference is one of timing. However, counsel need to be aware.
April 02, 2018
In Coppola v. Yabon, a man involved in a crash while he was trying to avoid a car stopped on the New Jersey Turnpike was awarded $2.5 million on his under-insured…
March 30, 2018
Managing shareholder Gary Rosen talks about how the firm has "benefited from the post-recession trend and seen a growing number of large clients coming to us who can no longer justify paying Big Law rates."
March 29, 2018
The addition of 11 LeClairRyan lawyers weeks ago has done more than boost Connell Foley's head count—it has also allowed the firm to launch a franchise and distribution practice group.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
March 26, 2018
When controversial speakers appear on campus, they frequently trigger violent and destructive demonstrations, sometimes leading to physical injuries and inevitable police arrests. The cost of securing the site from this violence poses an enormous problem for university officials.
March 23, 2018
Evidenced by our coverage and columns, we at the Mid-Market Report are a little obsessed with spinoff law firms—those that spin off from large or…
March 22, 2018
The quick advance of a previously-vetoed New Jersey bill meant to police pay disparity among men and women continued Thursday as the Assembly Appropriations Committee unanimously approved it with little discussion.
New Jersey Law Journal |Analysis
March 21, 2018
Vendors are one thing. But many more costs are internalized, and law firm technology spending is a growing part of the budgetary discussion.
March 19, 2018
The move brings 20 lawyers, including firm founder and former State Bar President Thomas Curtin, to McElroy Deutsch, while another contingent of Graham Curtin lawyers have launched its own firm, Gimigliano, Mauriello & Maloney.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
March 19, 2018
We commend Competitive Enterprise Institute and Judge Koh for a step toward restoring public confidence in the cost of the litigation process.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
March 19, 2018
Despite the potential for complications, we favor its adoption. The act provides clear guidance to the public and limits the risk that needy women might be exploited for their reproductive capacity.
March 19, 2018
A Middlesex County jury last month awarded $3.55 million, including $50,000 in punitive damages; $1.95M for parking lot fall; $630K in Union auto case.
March 14, 2018
It’s deadline time for the Law Journal’s Professional Excellence project, where we set out to recognize great lawyers and lawyering.
March 13, 2018
Gov. Phil Murphy and the New Jersey State Bar Association have executed an agreement that provides for county bar associations to have a formal role in evaluating potential judicial and prosecutorial nominees.
March 13, 2018
"As we change, we are very conscious to stay true to our values and maintain our close-knit and collaborative culture," says Alan Tarter, managing partner of Tarter Krinsky & Drogin, in describing how his young, midsize firm strives to stay true to its entrepreneurial roots while continuing to grow.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
March 12, 2018
We agree with the dissent that by this ruling, the court has placed in the prosecution’s hands “a guidebook ... on how to scrimp on its discovery obligations.”
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
March 12, 2018
Ultimately the students of today will become the voters of tomorrow, Candidates for office will realize that.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
March 12, 2018
A provision in the new tax law intended to limit deductibility by companies of confidential payments for sexual misconduct settlements may inadvertently harm the victims it was intended to help.
March 12, 2018
A roundup of notable case results in New Jersey.
The Mid Market Report |Analysis
March 09, 2018
Information technology professionals tell tales of butting heads with law firm leaders over the costs of technology upgrades, and what constitute necessities…
March 07, 2018
"It was a disappointing year because our productivity was up. The billable hours of the average lawyer was up. And the rates were up," managing partner Edward Deutsch said. "But I think everybody's got a problem with slow-paying clients."
March 06, 2018
Excellence comes in many forms, not just by headline-grabbing results for major corporate clients. Excellence means significant work on behalf of clients of all types and sizes. Excellence means heard-fought battles won, through effort and innovation. Excellence means pushing the law forward.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
March 05, 2018
The court’s decision in A.W. v Mount Holly Bd. Of Ed. is an important reaffirmation that the bargaining power between lawyer and client is often uneven, and as a consequence the fee charged is always subject to a review for reasonableness regardless of the terms of the negotiated fee agreement.
March 05, 2018
An organization representing Avvo and other attorney marketing and referral services, and the institutions intent on keeping a tight leash on such services in New Jersey, are asking the state's highest court to weigh in on the attendant ethics concerns—and putting the significance of the resolution in no uncertain terms.
March 05, 2018
A roundup of notable case results in New Jersey.
February 27, 2018
McGovern credits technology, a change of scene and "goal-oriented" nonlawyer staff for a firm he says is well-prepared for the future.
February 27, 2018
Firm leaders, meanwhile, say an ongoing emphasis on efficiency and profit margins have set up the firm well in the competitive market for legal services.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
February 26, 2018
Now, access for fiduciaries should be part of all estate planning discussions and documents.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
February 26, 2018
This is a fraught effort. It is difficult to discern ways to avoid FAA preemption in the employment context. Two less problematic employee-protective scenarios exist, though.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
February 26, 2018
According to the chief justice, contributions to the judicial retirement system increased from 3 percent to 12 percent over the last seven years, and health benefits costs increased “fourfold” to 35 percent over the same period.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
February 26, 2018
The independence of the judiciary, shaken but not destroyed under Gov. Christie, is important to everyone who needs the governmental services provided by our courts.
New Jersey Law Journal |Analysis
February 21, 2018
To fill the role of general counsel, law firms typically look for someone with the years of experience needed to confront difficult and potentially costly issues in an unflinching way.
February 21, 2018
"I could have returned to New York where I started, but I didn't want to do that. I did not want to be at a firm that had a short-term interest in New Jersey," Tyrrell said.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
February 19, 2018
Voting rights should be restored to individuals convicted of crimes who are no longer incarcerated.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
February 19, 2018
The Supreme Court's committee has reached the right result in solving this difficult problem of weighing client interest with the interest of attorneys in terms of fairness and practicality. We would, however, offer one caveat to the committee’s recommendation.
February 19, 2018
A roundup of notable case results in New Jersey.
February 16, 2018
Lihotz and Batten discuss challenges in transitioning from the bench to law firm life, and the considerable task of building an alternative dispute resolution practice.
February 13, 2018
Following incremental growth in fiscal year 2016, Lowenstein Sandler saw marked increases in its financial metrics last year, and did so without lawyer population growth.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
February 12, 2018
The real heroes are the six justices of the United States Supreme Court who ruled in New York Times Co. v. United States and United States v. Washington Post Co.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
February 12, 2018
We believe that the Supreme Court should take the opportunity to address anew the meaning of “extraordinary circumstances” as used in the Tort Claims Act.
February 12, 2018
The additions push Connell Foley's firmwide attorney head count to the 140-lawyer mark and its Newark head count above 20.
February 12, 2018
A roundup of notable case results in New Jersey.
New Jersey Law Journal |Analysis
February 07, 2018
Creating a firm environment that truly prioritizes diversity means more than hitting a magic number or following an exact formula, attorneys at New Jersey midsize firms have said.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
February 05, 2018
We hope that the Supreme Court grants certiorari to develop and clarify the “concrete and particularized” pleading requirements of Article III standing as soon as another case with a similar issue is before the court.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
February 05, 2018
Town-by-town exclusion of rush hour traffic is a recipe for chaos. New Jersey parochialism will lead every town to shield itself by pushing unwanted commuters onto its neighbors.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
February 05, 2018
Why discuss this again now? Recently there was an article celebrating the 10th anniversary of Sinclair. The bar, and hopefully the court, should realize that rather than celebration, we should be looking for a refinement.
February 05, 2018
A roundup of notable case results in New Jersey.
February 01, 2018
Costello & Mains, seeking a 45 percent contingency fee in a student discrimination case, has twice failed in convincing a court that actions based on statute are not subject to contingency limits set out by court rule.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
January 29, 2018
In 'Hayes,' the court has provided clear guidelines for the handling of evidential issues that occur with some frequency. Since prior opinions on these issues have been principally by the Appellate Division, it is helpful and appropriate that the bench and bar have now guidance by our highest court.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
January 29, 2018
Our courts have treated arbitration contracts like they have treated others. The history of the law shows that legal doctrines, as first expounded, often prove to be inadequate under the impact of later experience.
January 29, 2018
A Monmouth County jury awarded $8.5 million on January 17 in a medical malpractice suit over unnecessary thyroid surgery.
The Mid Market Report |Analysis
January 26, 2018
“It may not be perfect, but it’s fair, and we have yet to see a better system.”
January 25, 2018
A trio of multibillion-dollar deals in three different industries led to a sharp increase in the total amount of value transacted in the 2017 mergers and acquisitions market in New Jersey, data shows.
January 22, 2018
The family of a New Jersey state trooper who was killed by a car while responding to an auto accident is receiving $2.375 million in their suit, Estate…
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
January 22, 2018
The time has come to abandon a one-size-fits-all approach.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
January 22, 2018
We have all taken courses on professional responsibility in law school and now must take an ethics component of mandatory continuing legal education. And we do because Professor Hazard pressed to have the subject as part of the core curriculum.
New Jersey Law Journal |Analysis
January 18, 2018
When Eric Alvarez moved to Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus in Bridgewater a little less than a year ago, his reasons were of a reputedly common refrain…
New Jersey Law Journal |Editor's Letter
January 17, 2018
In March, the Law Journal will publish a special issue, “New Partners Yearbook 2018,” featuring new partners practicing in New Jersey.…
January 16, 2018
"Our upcoming talent has options that don't exist at larger firms including the ability to experience multiple areas of practice and truly develop a niche that works best for them."
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
January 15, 2018
We commend the court for the concern it expressed to find “better ways to adjudicate such marathon and expensive disputes.”
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
January 15, 2018
It seems beyond reasonable question that our new system of bail has been vastly improved.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
January 15, 2018
Governor Byrne believed our readers are busy people. His editorials were short and to the point. We will try to follow suit.
January 15, 2018
A roundup of notable case results in New Jersey.
January 11, 2018
Christopher Porrino, a legal adviser to outgoing Gov. Chris Christie in three different positions over the course of the administration, is returning to Lowenstein Sandler as partner and chairman of the litigation department.
January 08, 2018
It's the first such leadership change at the Morristown-based firm in about two decades, though each of the new leaders dates back to at least the 1990s, and have found themselves in prominent roles already.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
January 08, 2018
The United States Supreme Court should follow the lead of New Jersey, hold that a subpoena is required, and review the scope of the third-party rule.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
January 08, 2018
Finally one piece of legislation with bipartisan support. There is no reason why this “do-good” statute should die again. The House should promptly adopt it and pass it on to the president.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
January 08, 2018
It is comforting to see once again that when there is a case or controversy, the judiciary can gear up to take action to advance and preserve “checks and balances” despite the view of some recent critics that the judiciary is too slow to take action to prevent executive or legislative mistakes or wrongdoing.
January 05, 2018
Two-term New Jersey Gov. Brendan Byrne, celebrated for his accomplishments as executive but equally influential as a lawyer and mentor, is being remembered as steadfastly ethical and courageous by fellow practitioners.
January 04, 2018
Brendan Byrne, a two-term New Jersey governor, as well as county prosecutor and judge, has died at age 93.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
January 01, 2018
Sometimes a cake is just a cake, though at least one side in Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission would have the U.S. Supreme Court decide otherwise.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
January 01, 2018
A rich foreigner willing to invest $500,000 in a new business can buy an immigrant visa for self, spouse and minor children that becomes a permanent green card after two years. One would think the law would extend similar consideration to an alien who has actually built a business and paid taxes here.
New Jersey Law Journal |Letter to the Editor
December 29, 2017
At its height, Ravin Sarasohn had over 50 lawyers and was regarded as the premier bankruptcy firm in the state.
December 29, 2017
Jones is serving on the Law and Justice Committee, along with many of the lawyers Murphy has selected.
December 29, 2017
"AFAs are outside of the comfort zone for many law firms. They don't think in terms of the project cost," said Donald Scarinci of 66-lawyer Scarinci Hollenbeck in Lyndhurst.
December 28, 2017
McGovern credits technology, a change of scene and "goal-oriented" nonlawyer staff for a firm he says is well-prepared for the future.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
December 25, 2017
A dishonest employee should not be allowed to go unpunished because of the fortuity of his employer’s lack of loss.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary
December 25, 2017
It sends the worst possible message to the great mass of teachers, first responders and office workers who depend on public pensions for their retirement. It tells them that while they will be asked to make sacrifices, the right people will be ushered into the lifeboats by their friends.
December 20, 2017
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