All Articles
Court Opens The Door To Nationwide Consumer Fraud Class Actions Against New Jersey-Based Companies
Do New Jersey-based companies carry the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act ("NJCFA") with them wherever they go to market their products and services? The answer, according to a recent mid-level appellate decision, is a resounding yes. Breaking with established precedent from both the federal courts and...
Read MoreCompliance Reminder: Marketing Practices For Hedge Fund Managers
As a manager of one or more "private" pooled investment vehicles, you may not have paid much attention to your marketing activities under the mistaken impression that you are not subject to provisions of law governing marketing activities because you do not engage in general solicitations or...
Read MoreRecent Case Law Clarifies Ways Third Parties May Participate In Envionmental Permitting Decisions
Recent state and federal case law has clarified how third parties may participate in and influence permitting. And, the case law shows how courts' deference to agency determination can be both a shield to protect and a sword to threaten permit applicants. I. Limited Third-Party Right To...
Read MoreMeeting The Diversity Challenge With All The Right Stuff
Editor: Ms. Bennett, you have been a part of the diversity initiative at Lowenstein since your arrival at the firm. For starters, would you tell us something about the culture at Lowenstein and the particular importance of diversity in that culture? Bennett: The firm has always valued diversity...
Read MoreNew Jersey Enacts Identity Theft Prevention Act
Overview On September 22, 2005, New Jersey's Acting Governor signed the Identity Theft Prevention Act (the "Act"), into law. The Act includes a number of safeguards intended to prevent identity theft and to mitigate damages in the event of such theft. The Act also includes a strong "security...
Read MoreDiversity - Law Firms Mock Trials: Early Outreach To Future Lawyers In The Minority Community
As corporate counsel continually stress the importance of diversity among their legal counsel, outside law firms are scrambling to recruit, mentor, and retain highly qualified minority attorneys for their legal teams. Recent studies have confirmed, however, that the ability to achieve diversity has...
Read MorePro Bono - Law Firms Pro Bono Work: An Obligation And A Privilege
Editor: Mr. Boneberg, would you tell us something about your background? Boneberg: After being graduated from college, I worked in social services for a number of years. I went to graduate school at the same time and received a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Buffalo. Much of...
Read More