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Defamation lawsuit against New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will proceed

JURIST

New Jersey Superior Court Judge Douglas H. Hurd Friday allowed a defamation claim against New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to proceed. Judge Hurd denied the state of New Jersey and Governor Philip D. Murphy’s motion to dismiss Neuwirth’s defamation claim.

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Over 50 Bar Organizations Stand Up For The Rule Of Law

Above The Law

government can punish lawyers and law firms who represent certain clients or punish judges who rule certain ways. From American Bar Association : We support the right of people to advance their interests in courts of law when they have been wronged. We reject the notion that the U.S.

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Overturning 45-year precedent, New Jersey gives disbarred lawyers second chance

ABA Journal

Former New Jersey lawyers who are disbarred will in most cases be allowed to apply for reinstatement after five years, the New Jersey Supreme Court…

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Where Do Lawyers Work Today? The Ethics and Acceptance of Working Remotely

Attorney at Work

Several years ago, I published a piece here on Attorney at Work titled “ Solo Lawyers: Where Is Your Office?” Back then, lawyers working anywhere but a traditional bricks-and-mortar office with their firm name on the door typically glossed over their nontraditional working environment. Remember when working remotely was taboo?

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Managing Hard Economic Times As A Small-Firm Lawyer

Above The Law

By keeping a few strategies in mind, lawyers who manage smaller law firms can help ensure better outcomes during difficult economic periods. Stay On Top Of Invoices During good economic times, lawyers at smaller firms may not send out invoices promptly at the end of the month. You can reach Jordan through email at jordan@rothman.law.

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Lawyers Should Observe Proceedings To Gain Experience

Above The Law

Every so often, new lawyers ask me for advice on how they can best succeed in the legal profession. I usually give young lawyers a few strategies, including how they should work at a stable law firm, develop a specialty, and build connections that can help them originate business.

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Lawyers Shouldn’t Be Afraid To Concede Weaker Points At Oral Arguments

Above The Law

(Image via Getty) People generally understand that lawyers often need to take extreme — perhaps unreasonable — positions to advocate for clients.Of Image via Getty) People generally understand that lawyers often need to take extreme — perhaps unreasonable — positions to advocate for clients.Of