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Assisted Suicide or Murder
New Jersey considered the Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act, allowing physician-assisted death for patients with six months or less to live.
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Personal Injury - Talc Powder Cases To New Jersey
Nationwide talcum powder cancer lawsuits were consolidated in New Jersey federal court. Learn about the litigation against Johnson and Johnson and other manufacturers.
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Latest on medical marijuana
Examining the conflict between federal marijuana scheduling and state medical marijuana laws, and what it means for patients and physicians in New Jersey.
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Private Prisons vs. Federal Prisons
The U.S. Justice Department announced plans to phase out private prisons after reports of higher assault rates and lower safety standards.
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New Jersey Sports Betting Struck Down by 3rd Circuit: What the 2016 Ruling Meant
In 2016, the U.S. 3rd Circuit struck down New Jersey's sports betting law. Learn how PASPA governed the landscape and what options remained for NJ voters.
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NJ Legislature Approves Medical Marijuana for PTSD: What Veterans Should Know
NJ lawmakers passed a bill adding PTSD to the list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana. Learn how the Compassionate Use Act affects veterans.
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Patriotic to Politically Incorrect: The EEOC's 2016 Review of the Gadsden Flag
The EEOC reviewed whether the Gadsden Flag creates a racially hostile work environment. Learn what the 2016 decision meant for New Jersey employers.
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Prosecutor Leaks Public Defender's Private Images: A 2016 Legal Ethics Breakdown
When a California DA allegedly distributed intimate photos of a deputy public defender, serious questions about prosecutorial ethics and privacy rights emerged.
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Fake 5-Star Reviews Plague the Internet: What Consumers and Businesses Should Know
Phony online reviews mislead consumers and distort competition. Learn how NY's 'Clean Turf' operation and existing fraud laws address fake review schemes.
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$18M Accutane Verdict Overturned: How a Judge's Error Affected 3,000 Pending Cases
The NJ Appellate Division overturned $18M in Accutane verdicts due to trial errors. Learn what this meant for the 3,000 cases pending against Hoffman-La Roche.
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High Beams, Handguns, and Unconstitutional Stops: What State v. Scriven Means for NJ
The NJ Supreme Court acquitted a man after police stopped his car for high beams. Learn how illegal search and seizure law protects motorists in New Jersey.
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FDA Imodium Warning Sparks Personal Injury Concerns: What NJ Consumers Should Know
The FDA warned that high doses of Imodium can cause fatal heart problems. Learn about the personal injury implications for New Jersey consumers.
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Jail Time for Consensual Sex with an Adult Student? NJ's Official Misconduct Laws Explained
Even consensual sex between a teacher and an adult student can lead to criminal charges in NJ. Learn how official misconduct statutes apply to educators.
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Child Support: A Child's Right and that Right Just Got Stronger!
New NJ legislation sets age 19 as the standard child support endpoint with extensions to 23. Learn about child support rights and enforcement in New Jersey.
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Can Sex Offenders Volunteer in Church Youth Groups? NJ Appellate Division Weighs In
The NJ Appellate Division ruled that Megan's Law doesn't automatically bar sex offenders from church youth programs. Learn what this means for NJ families.
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NJ Supreme Court Reverses Murder Conviction in Double Shooting Over Cross-Examination Rights
The NJ Supreme Court reversed a 2006 murder conviction, ruling the defendant couldn't cross-examine a key witness about a plea deal. Learn about your rights.
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DCPP / DYFS Agents Exempt from Lawsuit
Federal appeals court ruled NJ child welfare caseworkers have qualified immunity from civil lawsuits. Learn about DCPP investigations and your legal rights.
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Dunkin' Donuts Stores Accused of Overcharging NJ and NY Customers on Sales Tax
Several Dunkin' Donuts stores allegedly overcharged customers by applying sales tax to exempt items. Learn about consumer protection remedies in New Jersey.
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