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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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The ‘Big Tech’ Stock Bubble Will Burst Soon in 2001-Style, Warns Top Strategist

Albert Edwards believes that the market is mistaking Big Tech stock as growth companies. [...]

What If ‘No Time to Die’ Sparked a Streaming Bidding War?

How much money would Netflix, Amazon, or Apple have to pay to acquire Daniel Craig's 'No Time to Die?' [...]

Where to Bet on the NFL Legally—States and Bookies

Sports betting is a great way of getting more out of the NFL games and other sports. This article seeks to show which states sports betting is legal in and explain the laws and rules of sports betting in the USA. [...]

Biotox Gold Reviews: Weight Loss Product That Works?

Exercises and diet are two traditional methods usually proposed when trying to lose pounds. Some were successful; others got nothing but frustrations. [...]

CBD Tinctures: Top 5 Brands & Buyer’s Guide

Increased interest has kicked off an entire wave of companies competing to make high-quality affordable CBD tinctures that you can enjoy in the comfort of your home. This is a comprehensive review of the 5 best CBD tincture brands out there. [...]

Cornell Scientists Find 1,000 Nearby Stars Where Aliens Could Be Watching Us

A new study identified 1,004 stars in the solar neighborhood with Earth in their direct line of sight. [...]

Jennifer Lawrence Paid $21.95 Million for a Brand-New West Village Townhouse

She's moving back downtown. [...]

Banksy Was Trying to Make a Political Statement With ‘Show Me the Monet.’ No One Cared.

The extremely high selling price for the painting illustrates just how little art market players care about the message Banksy is trying to communicate. [...]

The Best New Movies and TV to Enjoy This Weekend

Including chess battles, a social commentary on hair, Borat and, uh, Rudy Giuliani. [...]

Regina King’s ‘One Night in Miami’ Is an Intimate Triumph and the Highlight of AFI

This is a well-acted and beautifully realized directorial debut. [...]

Don DeLillo’s ‘The Silence’ Imagines the Death of Tech

If the plug is pulled, and everything goes blank, what happens next? In his new novel, 'The Silence,' Don DeLillo maps out that future. [...]

SpaceX’s Booming Government Business Is a Threat to NASA and Military Contractors

Lockheed Martin said SpaceX is now "more than an emerging threat." [...]

‘Borat 2’ Exposes the Casual Hypocrisy of American Exceptionalism

'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm' is the most honest satire in years as it skewers the unknowing American public. [...]

Artists Designed Unique ‘I Voted’ Stickers for People Voting Absentee

48 artists including Barbara Kruger, KAWS and Amy Sherald made unique 'I Voted' stickers that will be distributed by 'New York' magazine and through museums and bookstores across the country. [...]

Legendary Apple Designer Jony Ive’s New Gig Is Designing Homes for Airbnb

Jony Ive is the design mastermind behind iPhone, iMac and iPhone. [...]

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. [...]