State and federal high-impact bills, including legislation that affects court administration and how lawyers do business. Focus on regulated markets, class actions, financial regulations and consumer protection.
By Alexander Lugo | September 20, 2023
Attorneys have been swamped with calls from asset managers and institutional investors.
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By Bob Jaworski | September 15, 2023
On Aug. 18, 2023, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law a bill (A4284) that limits the surcharges merchants may charge their customers who choose to pay for goods or services using a credit card and requires disclosure of the surcharge.
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By Kenneth M. Block and Melissa T. Billig | September 12, 2023
In their Construction Law column, Kenneth Block and Melissa Billig discuss they city's "Get Sheds Down" initiative which was recently unveiled by New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Buildings Commissioner Jimmy Oddo and provides a plan to overhaul current rules governing the design, use and permitting for sheds and scaffolding systems on public sidewalks.
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By Brian Lee | September 11, 2023
The bar report said such a change would be in line with how other states and the federal courts conduct business.
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By Brian Lee | September 11, 2023
The decision delivered a win for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his legal team, who argued that the new panel violated separation of powers.
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By Sharon L. Klein | September 10, 2023
The first year of the 2023-2024 legislative session began Jan. 4, 2023 and ended June 8, 2023. In this article, Sharon L. Klein highlights some of the most significant developments.
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By Brian Lee | September 8, 2023
he floating of the idea prompted Prince Lobel Tye partner David Holland to suggest that lawmakers, if they were to call for such a session, should formally amend the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act of 2021 to formally declare a conditional licensing program, while also clarifying the timing of its existence.
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By Colleen Murphy | September 8, 2023
"Too often SLAPP suits have been used to silence criticism through costly and time-consuming legal proceedings. It's a shame that bad actors have exploited our legal system to effectively strip outspoken New Jersey residents of their First Amendment rights," Assemblywoman Carol Murphy said. "Today, we are taking a stand by expediting the dismissal of these lawsuits, doing away with this intimidation tactic, and protecting freedom of speech in our state."
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By Cheryl Miller | September 7, 2023
Reactions to HHS's recommendation that DEA reschedule marijuana fall into three camps.
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By Colleen Murphy | September 6, 2023
"The New Jersey State Bar Association believes that the right to marry or enter into civil unions is a fundamental right for which race should not be a factor," New Jersey State Bar President Timothy F. McGoughran said in a statement emailed to the Law Journal. "The United States Supreme Court declared this right fundamental under the Equal Protection Clause in 'Loving v. Virginia' and this bill ensures that New Jersey takes the important step to ensure that remains true in our state on this day and in the future."
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