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Moving On After Moving In: The Case for Including Unmarried Partners in New Jersey Family Law

New Jersey law does not provide unmarried cohabitants with the same rights as married cohabitants. Although the...

Under NAFTA, Mexico No Safe Haven For Polluters

As a result of the attention focused on the proposed North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) establishing...

Seize the Day and Get Ready for North American Free Trade Agreement

The New Jersey business community is as well or better positioned to take advantage of the proposed...

Qualified Plan Benefits Create Problems For Non-Citizen Spouse

Since the enactment of the Technical and Miscellaneous Revenue Act of 1988, the marital deduction for federal...

Winter 1992-1993 Philanthropic Fund: A Simpler Alternative to the Private Foundation

Suppose a client wishes to set aside a sizable sum (let's say $20,000) for certain charitable purposes....

Understanding the Laws Affecting Persons Living with AIDS or HIV

HIV/AIDS AND HOUSING IN NEW JERSEY A well-developed body of statutory and common law in New Jersey...

Courts Expanding Arbitration Role in Employment Claims

Recently, Courts throughout the country, including New Jersey, have issued a number of decisions which signal an...

EPA Proposes to Allay Lending Uncertainties

Responding to widespread concern that the threat of environmental liability is inhibiting the flow of credit, particularly...

Estate Tax Considerations of Second-to-Die Policies

In recent years, lawyers have seen an increased marketing and sale of second-to-die, or "survivor-ship," life insurance...