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Donald Scarinci is the Founding Partner of Scarinci Hollenbeck. He writes and lectures extensively about Constitutional Law and edits the award winning, The Constitutional Law Reporter. His practice focuses on representing public institutions and businesses that interact with government. You can read his full bio at <a href="http://scarincihollenbeck.com/attorneys/donald-scarinci/">ScarinciHollenbeck.com</a>

Strange Bedfellows – Distribution of Electricity

One would think a casino operator and a church would be unlikely to agree on much, but in an opinion only a lawyer could love, they did indeed find common ground. It all arises out of a recent New Jersey Tax Court decision, which held that the

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How Netflix Is Desperately Trying to Develop Franchises

Netflix is racing against Disney and Warner Bros. to win the ongoing Hollywood franchise wars. [...]

The New Dia Chelsea is Bolder, Streamlined and Ready to Elevate Talented Artists

"This type of single-story industrial space was very much what artists wanted," Jessica Morgan, Director of the Dia Art Foundation, said. [...]

Coinbase Goes Public: Is It the Beginning Of the End for Bitcoin?

Professional opinions divide on the near future of Bitcoin. [...]

The Royals Are Hoping Prince Harry and Prince William Reconcile This Weekend

The brothers will reunite for the first time in over a year at Prince Philip's funeral on Saturday. [...]

The Streaming Wars Will End in Treaties. They Won’t Be Pretty.

Entertainment analysts predict less consumer choice, aggressive consolidation and bloodletting. [...]

Meghan Markle Wanted to Support Prince Harry at Prince Philip’s Funeral

The Duchess of Sussex was hoping she'd be cleared to travel to the U.K. for the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral, but her doctors advised her not to fly at this stage in her pregnancy. [...]

Today’s Google Doodle Celebrates Printing Press Innovator Johannes Gutenberg

In democratizing the printing of the written word, Gutenberg made literature accessible to the eager masses. [...]

Dawoud Bey Retrospective at The Whitney Museum Honors Groundbreaking Photographer

“Dawoud’s portraits manage to convey—in a way that is truly quite rare—the present, vital humanity of his subjects,” said Sherman. [...]

Best Reverse Osmosis Filter Systems: Reviews & Buying Guide

The best reverse osmosis systems use filters to separate the particles and harmful contents from the water, leaving you with clean, healthy, and desirable water. [...]

What Is Delta-8 THC? Everything About This New Cannabinoid

This article will discuss what this substance is, how it is derived, what brands carry high-quality Delta-8 products, and legalities surrounding it. [...]

The 8 Best Twin Mattresses of 2021

It can be daunting to choose from all the mattress options online, but this article will give an in-depth review of the best twin mattresses available online. [...]

Neuralink’s Monkey Experiment Raises Questions From Scientists and Tech Ethicist

Some scientists note that similar tech has been around for 20 years. [...]

Don’t Freak Out Over CDC’s Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause, Doctors Say

"I got the J&J vaccine 8 days ago. I’m not losing sleep over this," said a Columbia virologist. [...]

A Terrible Year for the Box Office, An Even-Worse Year for Women’s Roles

The percentage of top grossing films with female protagonists dropped by almost 28% in 2020. [...]

Russian Artist Yulia Tsvetkova is Facing Pornography Charges for Her Vagina Drawings

Tsvetkova, a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights and for breaking taboos surrounding vaginas, was on house arrest for four months. [...]

The Frelinghuysen Family is NJ History

The Frelinghuysen’s are one of New Jersey’s oldest and most important families. Over the course of more than 200 years, the family has produced four United States senators and two members of the House of Representatives. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) has served 11 terms in the House. He serves 28 Morris County municipalities and also represents parts[...] The post The Frelinghuysen Family is NJ History appeared first on Insider NJ. [...]

Brian Stack Protects Sanctuary Cities from Federal Funding Cuts

State Senator and Union City Mayor Brian Stack is taking the lead with other NJ State Legislators on State legislation that would lessen the blow of President Trump’s executive order on immigration. Senate Bill Number 3007 would establish a program to provide funding to municipalities that have lost federal grant funding because they are a[...] The post Brian Stack Protects Sanctuary Cities from Federal Funding Cuts appeared first on Insider NJ. [...]

Proposed Bill Adds New OPRA Exception

New Jersey lawmakers are currently considering legislation that would add a new exception to the state’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA). Unlike broad attempts to overhaul the state’s public record law, Assembly Bill Number 4532 focuses on a very narrow issue — preventing businesses from using OPRA requests for marketing purposes. Spirit of OPRA New[...] The post Proposed Bill Adds New OPRA Exception appeared first on Insider NJ. [...]

Trump’s Business Ties and the Constitution’s Emoluments Clause

The legality of President Donald Trump’s vast business ties is governed by a clause of the U.S. Constitution that most Americans have never heard of and few legal scholars agree on. The clause prohibits government officers from accepting emoluments, which is a fancy way of referring to money or something else of value, from foreign[...] The post Trump’s Business Ties and the Constitution’s Emoluments Clause appeared first on Insider NJ. [...]