Category: New Jersey
New Jersey to Accept Out of State Lawyers by Motion
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently adopted admission to the Bar by motion. The state now joins 40 other states and Washington, D.C., in permitting out of state lawyers to practice without passing the New Jersey state bar exam. Although admission by motion is accepted practice in most states, the change is controversial in New […]
August 9, 2016
New Jersey Ends the Year with a Bang!
New Year’s Eve might be especially noisy in New Jersey this year after a New Jersey court recently ruled that a Boonton teen can bang on his drums all he wants, much to the frustration of his neighbors. A Superior Court judge ruled that the drumming sessions did not constitute a legal nuisance. “The evidence […]
December 29, 2014
Start 2014 With a Look Back into History: Real-time Tour of the Battle of Princeton to Be Held New Year’s Day
For the history buff or just for people who plan to stay up all night on New Year’s Eve, New Jersey knows how to ring in the New Year, with a real-time tour of the Battle of Princeton. Feel how it must have been to fight in the American Revolution. It was a cold winter […]
December 23, 2013
What’s in a Name when Climbing the Corporate Ladder?
Would “a rose by any name smell as sweet” if it was a lawyers name? Could a name help you when Climbing the Corporate Ladder? Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are the latest to celebrity parents to raise eyebrows for their child’s unusual moniker. The reality star and her rapper boyfriend named their daughter “North […]
December 2, 2013
Princeton Battlefield Event Brings Revolution to Life
On September 28, 2013, the Princeton Battlefield Society will hold its Revolution at Princeton Event, which commemorates a critical battle of the American Revolution. Through artillery demonstrations, battlefield tours, and historical documents, the event takes visitors behind the scenes as General George Washington and his men secured a key victory. The Battle of Princeton occurred […]
September 23, 2013
The Battle of Monmouth Fought Again
On June 15 and 16th the Battle of Monmouth, New Jersey, will be fought again on the Friends of Monmouth Battlefield. This event will commemorate the 235th Anniversary of this important battle of the American Revolution. The battle, formally known as the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse, was the first time the Continental army engaged the […]
June 3, 2013
Patti Smith’s ‘Just Kids’ Provides Rare Glimpse into the Life of a Timeless Artist
By Donald Scarinci: Patti Smith’s 2010 best-selling Memoir opens an intimate window into this New Jersey poet and punk rock star’s life. While not intended as an autobiography, the story about the relationship between Patti Smith and artist Robert Mapplethorpe contains autobiographical information that becomes an image of Patti Smith in words as Mapplethorpe would […]
April 8, 2013Proof That Arcane Laws Can Cause Serious Modern Day Problems
Arcane New Jersey laws that are still on the books often make for fun trivia or fodder for legal blogs. However, a recent California case reminds us that some of these laws can have real, and often unintended, consequences. Julio Morales was charged with rape after he snuck into the bedroom of an acquaintance and […]
January 21, 2013
Lawyers Can’t Afford to Be Behind the Curve When It Comes to Social Media
For seasoned lawyers who have been practicing for years, social media isn’t necessarily second nature. In fact, some don’t know the difference between tagging and tweeting. However, Pew Research estimates that 65 percent of adults log into social media every day. Therefore, like it or not, New Jersey lawyers need to understand the basics of […]
January 7, 2013
Community Pulls Together To Participate in Sandy Clean-up Efforts
More than two weeks after Hurricane Sandy ravaged through New Jersey, the expansive wreckage is a sorrowful reminder of the thousands of people who lost their homes and belongings. The damage is more pronounced in some areas more than others, but I think we can all agree that the entire state felt the effects of […]
November 21, 2012