New Jersey

Expert Analysis

• State Net

  Why States And Cities Are Concerned About Census Accuracy

  

  The 2020 census will impact every state, city and county in the United States, because population is a major factor in how the federal government distributes funds. Despite apprehensions about an undercount, there are reasons for optimism about the accuracy of the census, says Lou Cannon of State Net Capitol Journal.

• Q&A

  A Chat With Gilead Sciences Legal Ops Leader Gary Tully

  

  In this monthly series, legal recruiting experts from Major Lindsey & Africa interview legal industry leaders about the increasingly competitive business environment. Here, Rod Osborne talks with Gary Tully, head of legal operations at Gilead Sciences.

• Series

  Why I Became A Lawyer: Completing The Journey Home

  

  My mother's connection to her Native American heritage had a major influence on my career — my decision to enter the legal profession was driven by the desire to return to my tribal community and help it in any way I could, says Jason Hauter of Akin Gump.

• NJ Tax Stop: New Millionaires' Tax May Spur High Earners' Exit

  

  In light of the governor's proposal to lower the threshold for the 10.75% millionaires' tax from an income of $5 million to $1 million, coupled with federal tax law changes, it is no surprise that, now more than ever, wealthy New Jersey taxpayers are contemplating moving to more tax-friendly states, say attorneys at Cole Schotz.

• 4 Steps For New Jersey Equal Pay Act Compliance

  

  As New Jersey's Equal Pay Act approaches its one-year anniversary, partners at Deloitte and members at Epstein Becker discuss what employers should do now to reduce exposure to claims brought under the expansive pay equity law.

• Don't Let License Rules Snuff Out Your Fire Expert

  

  Lawsuits involving property damage due to fire often require the retention of an expert to investigate the fire, but testimony can be excluded if the expert lacks the required licenses. Attorneys at Tucker Ellis break down the different licensing requirements for fire scene inspection in all 50 states.

• New Questions Over Corporate Officers' Legal Duties

  

  Recent litigation between Hertz and its former executives raises novel questions about whether corporate leaders have a legally cognizable responsibility to set the right “tone at the top,” and the consequences if they fail to do so, say attorneys at Cleary.

• Series

  Judging A Book: Wood Reviews 'The Making Of A Justice'

  

  Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens' new book, "The Making of a Justice," is required reading for anyone interested in 20th and 21st century America, says Seventh Circuit Chief Judge Diane Wood.

• State Net

  State Lawmakers Stepping Up Fight Against Insurance Fraud

  

  Insurance fraud costs insurers and their policyholders tens of billions of dollars a year. With insurance fraud-related bills introduced in 40 states and enacted in 14 so far this year, state lawmakers seem to agree with the industry that fraud is a major problem, says Korey Clark of State Net Capitol Journal.

• Maritime Opinion Offers Hope For 'Bare Metal' Defense

  

  In Air and Liquid Systems v. DeVries, the U.S. Supreme Court recently cast doubt on the "bare metal" defense against manufacturer liability in a maritime tort context. But both the majority and dissenting opinions provide a road map to using this defense in other situations, say John Vales and Stephen Turner of Dentons.