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New Justices Confirmed - Rachel Wainer Apter and Douglas Fasciale Nov 15, 2022

On October 21, 2022 the New Jersey to Supreme Court logjam was officially broken. Rachel Wainer Apter and Douglas M. Fasciale were both sworn in. As of recording of the podcast, the new Justice’s biographies are not up on the website yet. I will use their Wikipedia pages for bio background.I also regroup and recap our current roster of New Jersey Supreme Court Justices.Chief Justice Stuart RabnerJustice Anne M. PattersonJustice Lee. A. SolomonJustice Fabiana Pierre-LouisJustice Rachel Wainer ...

NJ Supreme Court Statistics - Analysis by Joseph Fischetti, Esq. 2021-2022 Term Oct 10, 2022

We are so fortunate to have this thoughtful and evolving analysis of the NJ Supreme Court by Joe Fischetti, Esq. His day job is Assistant General Counsel with Valley Health System. Joe previously served as Law Clerk to Chief Justice Rabner. Joe's experience and keen insights into the operation of the NJ Supreme Court make him the perfect statistician. Here is a link to Joe' report "New Jersey Supreme Court, 2021-22 Term in Review."Joe was kind enough to stick around and break down an importan...

Hot Pursuit - Bookman, Corporal Punishment and Compassionate Release Sep 19, 2022

State v. Steven Bookman - The Court limits pursuit of offender subject to a warrant into 3rd party's home.State v. A.L.A. - Affirmative defense of corporal punishment to be instructed on jury charges - including simple assault charge in child endangerment case.State v. F.E.D. - Compassionate Release requires that inmate demonstrate inability to perform 2 or more basic activities of daily living.

Two NJ Supreme Court Nominees, New Business Rule, Causal Link Sep 13, 2022

Two NJ Supreme Court nominees are moving while Appellate Division judges are temporarily elevated. Rachel Wainer Apter -Director of the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights - to be Re-nominated for a full term. Hon. Douglas M. Fasciale - temporarily elevated and to be nominated for a full term. Hon. Jack Sabatino - temporarily elevated.Hon. Clarkson Fisher - temporarily elevated.Linden Democratic Committee v. City of Linden - City required to seat party nominee in vacant slot on council....

Speedy Trials, Judicial Vacancies & Tinted Windows Jul 30, 2022

State v. Mackroy-Davis - Importance of Speedy Trials for 6000 accused detained pending trial.State v. Clark - Suppression of recorded statement upon invocation of counsel.State v. Goldsmith - Suppression of gun recovered from improper stop.State v. Smith - Tinted windows are OK - police must be able to see people and items.Please consider giving the BOLD SIDEBAR 5-star Rating where you listen to Podcasts. Check out our sound engineer Nick Bates at: Bandcamp -https://nick-bates.bandcamp....

Slang, Dual Sovereignty & The Definition of Is Jul 22, 2022

State v. Mykal and Malik DerryConcurrent "dual sovereignty" - definition of "is" - drug dealers convicted in Federal case for discharge of weapon and State court for murder arising out of the same conduct. Slang interpreted by FBI Agent is expert testimony "splashed" equals murdered.State v. RivasInvocation of right to counsel - interrogation must cease. Attenuation analysis is inapplicable.State v. BaileySpousal privilege in case of police officer married to drug dealer.State v. LaneStatute ...

Auction Sales and Rescue Doctrine Jul 01, 2022

Sullivan v. Max Spann AuctionsThe 3 day attorney review clause does NOT apply to auction sales.Samolyk v. BertheRescue Doctrine affords a cause of action for one who attempts to rescue another person from self-created peril. The claim fails when the to rescued is personal property - in this case the family dog.After nearly 20 years on the NJ Supreme Court, Justice Barry Albin turns 70 on July 7, 2022 and hits mandatory retirement. Check out all of his opinions via Google Scholar (it will take...

NJ State Trooper Murderer Paroled Jun 25, 2022

State v. AcoliTrooper killer released on parole after 49 years and make big news.State v. Bell2 Deaths from leaving the scene of 1 accident equals 1 crimeMack Cali Realty v. State of NJJersey City worker tax and residency exemptionState v. ThompsonStatute of limitation runs when the State could match DNA not when the State acutally matches DNA,

Alphabet Soup - DUI, PCR, AOM and RFQ's May 13, 2022

Alphabet Soup Show NotesI recently saw (through a zoom arbitration) Judge Mary Catherine Cuff - Retired PJAD who served “temporarily” on the NJ Supreme Court from 2012 - 2016 until the appointment of Justice Walter Timpone. The Arb was a pleasure and the Judge issued a lovely hand-written Arb Award. The interaction prompted the ringing of the bell in the Trenton clocktower - the NJ Supreme Court is down (2) Justices and Justice Albin is a mere (2) months from retirement. BRRRRRING!!State v. K...

NJ Supreme Court Statistics - Analysis by Joseph Fischetti, Esqure Apr 23, 2022

Joseph A. Fischetti, Esquire is our Guest. Link to NJ Supreme Court cases featuring Joe as Counsel or on the Brief.Joe loves his Stats. Here is a link to a fantastic set of NJ Supreme Court Stats.We even snuck in one interesting case analysis: Hamid Harris v. City of Newark, et al - Unanimous NJ Supreme Court generously broken down by Joe Fischetti. Government entity denied qualified immunity by the trial court not entitled to appeal of right - must seek interlocutory review.The BOLD SIDEBAR ...

Mode of Operation Rule plus More Miranda and OPRA Apr 09, 2022

Jeter v. Sam's Club - “mode of operation” does not apply where the grapes are in closed containers versus open top bags; trail court not to handle motions in limine as dispositive motionsRivera v. Union County Prosecutor's Office - Common law right to demand Internal Affairs investigation report - redacted for confidentiality even when prohibited under OPRAState v. Anthony Sims, Jr. - Miranda process must include clear statement about charges - no need for police to predict other future charg...

Palimony, Partisanship & Open Records Mar 19, 2022

Moynihan v. Lynch - The Biggest Palimony case in Decades. The NJ Supreme Court voids an element of the Statute of Frauds that required BOTH parties to have independent counsel to create an enforceable palimony alimony.Congressional Redistricting - The Court reminds us that Redistricting is partisan politics and unless the map is “discriminatory” - new CD districts will be established.Graphnet v. Retarus - Corporation defamation, nominal damages, remittitur and MJC revisions.Libertarians for T...

Articulable Suspicion, Request for Counsel and 3 Strikes Mar 08, 2022

State v. Radel & State v. Terres - standards for the protective sweep “inside” after an “outside” arrest; reasonable articulable suspicionState v. Nyema and State v. Myers - reasonable articulable suspicion for auto stop - explored in depth - where the police “got it right” on a hunchState v. Samuel Ryan - Three Strikes Law upheld- even when original offense(s) were committed prior to age 18State v. Laura Gonzalez - ambiguous request for counsel, hearsayClick Here to give The BOLD SIDEBAR...

Another Vacancy on the NJ Supreme Court plus (4) New Cases Feb 26, 2022

Justice Jaynee Lavecchia retired forever effective December 31, 2021. Senior App Div Judge Jose Fuentes is temporarily assigned to the NJ Supreme Court by Chief Justice Rabner. Then Justice Faustino Fernandez-Vina retires because "constitutional senility"* or widely known as turning 70. Nominee Rachel Wainer Apter continues her long wait for a political deal to be done in Trenton.Plus (4) New Civil CasesMeade v. Township of Livingston - LAD case permits claim in the case of discriminato...

Bruce Greenberg 2021 Wrap and 2022 Preview Jan 31, 2022

NJ's premiere Appellate law blogger Bruce Greenberg is our guest- click here to check out Bruce's blog -NJ Appellate Blog 2021 Wrap-up - (3) important policy casesWinberry v. Rutherford - government immunity limitedRios v. Meda Pharma - (2) racial slurs enough to proceed on LAD claimIn re Attorney General Directives - public disclosure of “major” police discipline2022 Preview - these cases are on the NJ Supreme Court docket to be decided in 2022Schwartz v. Menas - “new business rul...

Youth Sentences, Lay Testimony and NJ Gun Registry Jan 30, 2022

State v. Carrion and State v. HedegespethNJ Gun registry and EvidenceState v. Cynthia Garcia - youth as “mitigating” factor onlyState v. Gerena - lay opinion testimony regarding “age”State v. Comer and State v. Zarate - juvenile “life” sentences reformed and to be reviewed after 20 years of incarcerationPlease consider giving the BOLD SIDEBAR a nice 5-star Rating.Check out our sound engineer Nick Bates at: Bandcamp -https://nick-bates.bandcamp.com and Twitter -https://twitter.com/nickbatesmusic

Meg McCormick Hoerner - 2021 Criminal Law Wrap-Up Dec 29, 2021

Meg McCormick Hoerner - rejoins the podcast and takes a deep dive into the 2021 NJ Supreme Court cases that made law and headlines and previews important cases on teh docket for 2022.Check out Meg's excellent podcast and her website https://njcriminalpodcast.com/https://www.hoernerlaw.com/

Alex Shalom - 2021 Wrap-Up Dec 29, 2021

Alex Shalom the prolific NJ Supreme Court litigator and Director of Supreme Court Advocacy at the ACLU-NJ rejoins the podcast to wrap-up a couple of interesting cases decided by the NJ Supreme Court in 2021 and to preview the important cases coming up in 2022.https://www.aclu-nj.org/about/leadership/alexander-shalom#:~:text=Alexander%20Shalom%20is%20Senior%20Supervising,disproportionately%20impact%20people%20of%20color.

Future of Court Operations - In Person & Virtual Dec 01, 2021

COVID COURT ALERT!The NJ Supreme Court and AOC issued an order to continue handling most routine court matters virtually. Here is the Order - https://www.njcourts.gov/notices/2021/n211118a.pdf?c=BMD(1) Case - G.C. v. Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services - counting income in qualifying for Medicaid - regulation invalidated https://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opinions/supreme/a_35_36_37_20.pdf?c=GZZ

What Makes a Court Supreme - Part 1 Nov 21, 2021

What Makes a Court Supreme by Associate Justice of the NJ Supreme Court Daniel J. O'Hern is a short book chock full of serious analysis and charming tales of the Wilentz Court - lead by NJ Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert N. Wilentz. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Wilentz In this Part 1 - we share Justice O'Hern's view of the Court particularly through its leader Chief Justice Wilentz. We will sprinkle in shows that address all of the Justices featured in...

Sex, Dog Licenses and Res Ipsa Loquitur Oct 29, 2021

State v. Mark Melvin & State v. Michelle Paden-Battle - sentencing judge cannot serve as the metaphorical “13th juror” and render a sentence based upon crimes for which the defendant was acquitted.https://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opinions/supreme/a_13_20.pdf?c=xavDCPP v. JR-R & GR-R -- burden to prove neglect and abuse remains on DCPPhttps://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opinions/supreme/a_56_57_19.pdf?c=uXVCR v. MT - sexual consent standard - State in the interest ...

Gotta Have It Heroin, Double Murder and the Disappearance of Timothy Wiltsey - Again Oct 21, 2021

State v. HANNAH - the sale of heroin branded "Gotta Have It" , double-murder and (14) years of post-conviction litigation leads to an order for a new trial on grounds:ineffective assistance of counsel andmisapplication of the "statement against interest" standard for a non-defendanthttps://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opinions/supreme/a_74_75_19.pdf?c=2OgState v. LODZINSKIhttps://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opinions/supreme/a_50_19r.pdf?c=wd3The disappearance of Timothy Wiltsey - (...

$10 million Punitive Damages against the State of New Jersey Sep 20, 2021

1. Shelley Pritchett v. State of New Jersey - $10 million Punitive Damages against the State of New Jerseyhttps://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opinions/supreme/a_5_20.pdf?c=4HU 2. Bonay Goldhagen v. Susan Pasmowitz - Dog Bite Statute - strict liability and comparative negligence https://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opinions/supreme/a_17_20.pdf?c=gV53. State v. Wildemar A. Dangcil - Covid voir dire and jury selection process upheldhttps://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opini...

$300 Bribe and Search for the Blicky Aug 26, 2021

State v Bennie Anderson - $300 bribe costs $1million plus in forfeited pension.State v Rasheem McQueen - the search for the “blicky” - recorded conversation at the PD - suppressed. It turns out you actually do get your “one phone call” down at the station house - beware it might be recorded.Click Here to give The BOLD SIDEBAR a nice 5-star Rating.Check out our sound engineer Nick Bates at: Bandcamp - https://nick-bates.bandcamp.com and Twitter - https://twitter.com/nickbatesmusic

License Plate Holders hit the NJ Supreme Court Aug 26, 2021

State v Carter and State v Roman Rosado - how much of your NJ license plate can your frame cover before the plate is obstructed? State v Njango - served prison time in excess of maximum sentence - credit granted on term of parole.E/O Gonzalez v City of Jersey City - Tort Claims Act immunity for “discretionary” vs “ministerial” acts - motorist killed awaiting a ride after declining a ride from the police.Justice Lavecchia - hanging in until the end of 2021! Avoids the mayhem o...

State v. Damian Sanchez Aug 04, 2021

State v. Damian Sanchez - Non-expert witness can ID a suspect based upon a photo - even a blurry photo, when the witness has familiarity with the suspect. Here, the witness was the Defendant’s parole officer with whom he had met hundreds of time.Gilbert v. Stewart - Divorced Judiciary worker [Gilbert] allows the Ex to use her car, he gets loads of tickets, she pleads guilty on the advice of Ex’s lawyer. Gilbert is demoted and suspended 50 days without pay - Court upholds the right of Gilbert ...

State v. Andujar - Juror selection bias Jul 19, 2021

State v. Andujar - Juror selection bias - NJ Supreme Court establishes a Conference to studyColeman v. Martinez - licensed social worker not immuneState v. Chavies - no early release for ill inmateAug 2, 2021 Courthouse is OpenLandlord-Tenant Procedures88,000 MJ Cases - GoneClick Here to give The BOLD SIDEBAR a nice 5-star Rating.Check out our sound engineer Nick Bates at: Bandcamp - https://nick-bates.bandcamp.com and Twitter - https://twitter.com/nickbatesmusic

Winberry Realty v. Rutherford - tax collector liable Jul 19, 2021

Winberry Realty v. Rutherford - tax collector liable for failing to provide payoff for tax sale selection redemption -- “final policy maker” civil liabilityCarteret v. FMBA - Fire Captain work begets “Captain pay”Waiting on Rachel Wainer Apter - NJ Supreme Court nomineeMotion to Elevate Appellate Division Judge on the State v. Lodzinski and the Timothy Wiltsey Disappearance - Podcast Rabbit HoleClick Here to give The BOLD SIDEBAR a nice 5-star Rating.Check out our sound engineer Nick Ba...

Bruce Greenberg - Appellate Lawyer, Educator and Blogger Jul 12, 2021

Bruce Greenberg is a premiere class action and appellate lawyer. Bruce is one of only (4) NJ lawyers admitted to the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers and writes the definitive Appellate blog for NJ court watchers https://www.litedepalma.com/new-jersey-appellate-law-blog.We talk NJ Supreme Court process and Supreme Court cases:Baskin v. PC Richard - Bruce is counsel for the plaintiff and prevailed earning a reversal of the dismissal by the trial court judge. The case returns to ...

Act of Treachery Jul 05, 2021

1. State v. Craig Szemple - Denial of post-conviction discovery for a Murder that occurred in 1975, Trial #1 in 1992 and Trial #2 in 1994 - The chilling poetic words fo the Defendant:“My first hit was an Act of Treachery. The ultimate deceit. 4 bullets in the back 1 in the neck and a broken promise made at the parting of an oncoming river.”These words - written to the Defendant’s wife, in a note revealed to the State by the wife’s father.Robert Marshall - Blind Faith - Min...

Alexander Shalom NJ Supreme Court Advocate Jun 29, 2021

Alexander R. Shalom - Director of Supreme Court Advocacy - ACLU-NJAlex has handled over 200 cases before the NJ Supreme Court and argued 70 cases.Before joining the ACLU-NJ, Alex worked as an Assistant Deputy Public Defender in Essex County. Prior to that, he served as "capital cases" Law Clerk for Hon. Deborah J. Poritz, Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court. In 2017, the New Jersey Law Journal named him the Attorney of the Year. He is a fellow at the American Academy of Appellate La...

Chief Justice Hughes - Part 2 - Interview with John B. Wefing Jun 22, 2021

John B. Wefing Seton Hall Distinguished Professor of Law and History - our interview following up with the Author of the important book on the life of NJ Governor and Chief Justice Hughes. Listen here first or go back to Part 1 - where I break down the book before this charming interview with Professor Wefing.The Life and Times of Richard J. Hughes - Amazon Book LinkClick Here to give The BOLD SIDEBAR a nice 5-star Rating.Check out our sound engineer Nick Bates at: Bandcamp - https://ni...

Timothy Wiltsey 2 and State v. Leo T. Little, Jr. Jun 08, 2021

Timothy Wiltsey 2 and State v. Leo T. Little, Jr.State v. Leo T. Little, Jr. - what happens when the State tries a defendant on gun charges and does not produce the gun? Justice Patterson answers with a focused and balanced question to be posed to jurors in voir dire.5 year old Timmy Wiltsey disappeared from the Sayreville Carnival on May 25, 1991 - his mother's controversial 2016 murder conviction was upheld by the NJ Supreme Court on May 26, 2021 - 30 years and 1 day later. The Disappearanc...

The Disappearance of Timothy Wiltsey Part 1 Jun 01, 2021

The Disappearance of Timothy Wiltsey - Part 15 year old Timmy Wiltsey disappeared from the Sayreville Carnival on May 25, 1991 - his mother's controversial 2016 murder conviction was upheld by the NJ Supreme Court on May 26, 2021 - 30 years and 1 day later.*** This story is multi-layered - I am sure I will Add to it!State v. Michelle Lodzinski - NJ Supreme Court OpinionDismissal of Nearly 300,000 Municipal Court Cases - CJ Rabner OrderNJ Manual on Style Judicial OpinionsHow often are Publishe...

US Supreme Court Won't Take up Smart Phone Password Case May 25, 2021

US Supreme Court Won't Take up Smart Phone Password CaseState v. Andrews - the United States Supreme Court is following the lead of the New Jersey Supreme Court. In 2020 the New Jersey Supreme Court in a split 4-3 decision found that compelling a criminal defendant to disclose mobile phone passwords is permissible and does not violate the 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination. Justice Solomon wrote the majority opinion. Justice La Vecchia wrote the dissent. In not taking the case up,...

A Mother's Dying Declaration Convicts a Killer May 18, 2021

State v. Kanem Johnson - Dying DeclarationKevin Shea Reports - Dying Declaration NJ.Com - Wounded Mother ID's ShooterState v. Torres - No Free CrimesAllen v. Cape May County - Purchasing agent - CEPA Claim - involves contracts for (2) powerhouse law firms - Caphert & Scratchard and Ballad SpahrClick Here to give The BOLD SIDEBAR a nice 5-star Rating.Check out our sound engineer Nick Bates at: Bandcamp - https://nick-bates.bandcamp.com and Twitter - https://twitter.com/nickbatesmusic

Chief Justice Richard J Hughes Part 1 May 16, 2021

Chief Justice Richard J. HughesThe only person to serve as Governor of the State of New Jersey and Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court. Elected as a Democrat and appointed by Republican Governor William Cahill. This is Part 1 of multiple parts. My primary source is the 2009 book The Life and Times of Richard J. Hughes, The Politics of Civility, by Seton Hall Law Professor John B. Wefing. Next Week - Part 2 - My interview with Professor Wefing.Amazon Book LinkClick Here to give The B...

PC Richard Credit Card Register Receipt Caper May 13, 2021

Baskin v. PC Richard & SonsFACTA - proposed class action lawsuit over register receipts. The NJ Supreme Court found:NumerosityPredominanceSuperiorityand remands for class certification.Click Here to give The BOLD SIDEBAR a nice 5-star Rating.Check out our sound engineer Nick Bates at: Bandcamp - https://nick-bates.bandcamp.com and Twitter - https://twitter.com/nickbatesmusic

Virtual Grand Juries - Moving Forward May 05, 2021

State v. Omar Vega-LarreguiWhat do the NJ Attorney General, Assoc of Criminal Defense Lawyers and NJ State Bar Association have in common? They all push to advance the cause of justice, but from different angles and inspired by competing agendas. Except in the unanimous opposition to conducting Virtual Grand Juries. The 1947 Constitution and Winberry v. Salisbury gave the NJ Supreme Court clear authority over the running of the Court system. A unanimous NJ Supreme Court upheld its own po...

NJ Supreme Court Orders - Marijuana in Comp Case Apr 26, 2021

Hager v. M&K Construction - NJ Supreme Court makes a big splash ordering a workers compensation carrier to pay for the injured workers medical marijuana. The Court explained although marijauna remains illegal per federal law, Congress has expressly deprived federal law enforcement of funds to interfere with state medical marijuana regimes for (7) consecutive years. Competent medical testimony reveals marijuana as the best pain management (20) years after a concrete truck explosion that fl...

Nelson Johnson Battleground New Jersey - Round 2 Apr 19, 2021

Judge Nelson C. Johnson - Round 2The Battle for Justice Continues between Mayor Hague and Arthur T. Vanderbilt – a battle that both Won. Vanderbilt got government and Court reform. He becomes the first legitimate Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court. Hague puts the Democrat Party in a powerful position on a Statewide basis and creates his own Hudson County “welfare” system. Were they always ”good guys”? Not a chance. Were they effective? Beyond any expectation!Darrow's Nightmare...

NJ criminal justice collides with ICE Apr 13, 2021

State v. Lopez- Carerra and Molchor and RiosWhen NJ criminal justice collides with ICE. Defendant deported to Guatemala with serious NJ charges pending. Ruling - NJ cannot detain a criminal defendant even if the release means the defendant will be imminently deported.Rachel Wainer Apter - NJ Supreme Court Nominee - NJ Law Journal coverage.

NJ Supreme Ct Nominee Rachel Wainer Apter + 4 New Opinions Apr 06, 2021

Governor Murphy nominates to replace retiring Justice LaVecchia on the NJ Supreme Court. Nominee Apter’s credentials include a perfect 1600 on the SAT, Penn undergrad, Harvard Law School, US S Ct clerkship with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ms. Apter’s practice has included big time litigation such as:Gay Wedding Cake CaseApple v. SamsungDetained Immigrants and Separated Family cases___________________________________________________________________________State v. Outland - McDonald's robbery...

Boardwalk Empire Author Judge Nelson Johnson Mar 30, 2021

New Jersey Superior Court Judge Nelson Johnson (Ret.) is the author of Boardwalk Empire - New York Times best-selling book and inspiration for the smash HBO hit. His book Battleground New Jersey drops the reader directly into the titanic battle between two people critical to evolution of the New Jersey governance and the Court System. Our first Chief Justice Arthur T. Vanderbilt and his nemesis Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague. Please enjoy Part 1.Judge Johnson's upcoming book – rele...

Pregnant Police and Justice LaVecchia Hangs up the Robe Mar 23, 2021

Honoring Justice Jaynee LaVecchia - Justice LaVecchia announced her retirement, giving Gov Murphy a slot to fill before the Fall Gubernatorial Election. The NJ Law Journal shared a warm editorial - see the link. Delanoy v. Ocean Twp.- an important case analyzing police department practices in light of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The NJ Supreme Court finds for the plaintiff - Officer and Mom Delanoy and remands for determination - is carrying and firing a gun an "essential function" of ...

Chief Justice Arthur T. Vanderbilt Mar 16, 2021

Chief Justice Arthur T. VanderbiltBefore the 1947 New Jersey Constitution, litigants and lawyers had to navigate (18) separate courts. Attorney, law professor and reformer - first Chief Justice under the 1947 Constitution Arthur T. Vanderbilt spearheaded massive reforms to the Judiciary. Don't take my word for it however. My fantastic source is the book by Boardwalk Empire author and now-retired Superior Court Judge Nelson C. Johnson - Battleground New Jersey - Vanderbilt, Hague and the...

Publication of Police Discipline / Juror Unconscious Bias Mar 08, 2021

NJ Model Jury Charge Proposed - Rooting out Implicit or Unconscious Bias - the NJ Supreme Court will take comments on this interesting proposed Amendment to the baseline Model Jury Charges.Topic: Publication of Police Officer DisciplineSuzette Parmley of the NJ Law Journal reports on oral argument before the NJ Supreme Court on March 2, 2021. The issue is whether NJ Police Office discipline will become public and accessible. I also tease our next topic:First post-1947 Constitution - Chief Jus...

Prosecutor Passion with Meg Hoerner Mar 03, 2021

I break down (2) NJ Supreme Court opinions with star criminal defense attorney Meghan J McCormick Hoerner, Esquire. Meg brings over (20) years of combined prosecution and defense experience to these cases that address the words of the prosecutor in opening and closing statements. State v. Damon Williams - I addressed the case as "The Shining" or "polite bank heist" in a rant on the Bold Sidebar - Jan 21, 2021. The prosecutor used audio and visual aids referring to The Shining and "...

NJ Transit $1.8 Million Feb 24, 2021

Two cases this week.Maison v. NJ TransitAnswers the question of whether NJ Transit is a “common carrier.” Answer = yes. The court imposes common carrier liability duties on NJ Transit. The duty is more than getting people from point A to point B. The court also crafted a specific jury charge for the allocation of damages across the agency, the agency’s employee and an unrelated tortfeasor. At stake a $1.8 million award to the plaintiff.Goldfarb v. SolimineEquitable remedies and statutory Secu...

"Certain Pre-trial Detainees" - NJ Supreme Court Feb 16, 2021

Certain Pre-trial Detainees - NJ Supreme Court authorizes release of inmates awaiting trial ona case by case basis. Trial judges may decide these applications on motion without requiring a hearing in all cases. Detainees who were previously denied release may re-apply.State v. Desir - NJ Supreme Court - grants limited discovery to criminal defendant arrested off a warrant supported by information provided by a Confidential Informant (CI)Goulding v. NJ Friendship House - NJ Supreme Court - gra...

Justice Gary S. Stein (Ret) NJ Supreme Court Feb 09, 2021

Gary Stein “Retired” New Jersey Supreme Court Justice. 60 plus years of service to the law and the communityJustice Stein's first “judging” job was as a referee for the Duke varsity basketball game scrimmages. The pay was $1 per day.Some of the Justice’s highlights from the court include:State v. Novembrino - the New Jersey Supreme Court rejecting the good faith exception to the exclusionary ruleState v. Apprendi - the NJ Supreme Court’s decision including Justice Stein’s dissent. The U...

Ex Post Facto and Megan's Law Jan 30, 2021

Talking all the things New Jersey Supreme Court.NJ Supreme Court finds that increasing the failure to report under Megan's Law from a 4th to a 3rd degree offense - after serving the Megan's Law prison term is not a prohibited Ex Post Facto penalty. Justice LaVechhia for the majority and Justice Albin the lone dissenter.State v. Hakum Brown; State v. Rodney Brown - opinion link:https://njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opinions/supreme/a_39_19.pdf?c=KKl

Enough Police Opinion Testimony! Jan 25, 2021

All things NJ Supreme Court!State v. Singh - linkhttps://njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opinions/supreme/a_37_19.pdf?c=HoTA rare split decision the Court. A spirited 3 Justice dissent. The issue - flawed police opinion testimony narrating a convenience store video and the identifying the "defendant" in the video.Check out the new music thanks to our sound engineer Nick Bates - Check out Nick's sounds at: Bandcamp - https://nick-bates.bandcamp.com and Twitter - https://twitter.com/ni...

"Here's Johnny!" and the Polite Bank Heist Jan 20, 2021

State v. Damon WilliamsJustice Solomon writing for the unanimous NJ Supreme Court. Use of extra-judicial resources including reference to the bloody, thriller The Shining restricted. The prosecutor's employment of Shining references including the famous and creepy line "Here's Johnny" were prejudicial and the defendant's second degree burglary with threat of force was knocked down third degree robbery.Link to the NJ Supreme Court opinion:https://njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opinions/su...

2021 Heating Up - Virtual Grand Juries, Gideon and Branch Jan 15, 2021

Home - Virtual Grand Jurieshttps://www.law.com/njlawjournal/2021/01/13/supreme-court-agrees-to-hear-constitutional-challenge-to-virtual-grand-juries/ Charles Toutant – NJ Law Journal – Jan 13, 2021 Defendant's attorney is Jack Furlong, Esq.https://www.furlongandkrasny.com/________________________________________________________________________________________________State v Donnell Gideon https://njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opinions/supreme/a_31_19.pdf?c=lyK Alan Dexter ...

NJ Supreme Court Lawyer Arbitration Clause Jan 08, 2021

NJ Supreme Court Lawyer Arbitration Clause Episode 4-1Can a lawyer require a client to sign a retainer agreement with a mandatory arbitration clause? Not so fast says Justice Albin and the NJ Supreme Court.Here is the opinion:https://njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opinions/supreme/a_30_19.pdf?c=dj6

Peter Bronzino - Lawyer, Entrepreneur and Big Thinker Oct 04, 2020

Peter Bronzino is the inspiration for the podcast. Listen in to one of our many rants - this one recorded for all to hear. Thank you!https://www.bronzinolaw.com/

Al Decotiis, Esquire - Golden Gloves Champ to United Nations General Assembly Sep 30, 2020

Al Decotiis has done it all in boxing, law and politics. Enjoy an hour survey of 52 year career in law - you will be in awe!https://www.decotiislaw.com/attorney/decotiis-alfred-c/https://www.congress.gov/nomination/104th-congress/763?s=1&r=569

Jerry Gallagher, Attorney - Office Boy to the C-Suite Sep 23, 2020

Meet Jerry Gallagher, Esquire - Commercial Litigator and Creditor's Rights Expert. Jerry speaks with passion in prose that will inspire a lawyer at any stage of practice.https://norrismclaughlin.com/attorney_profiles/jerome-f-gallagher-jr/attachment/jerome-gallagher/

Joe Hayden - Media Relations for Trial Lawyers Sep 20, 2020

Joe Hayden is back to share lessons on the evolution of media relations for trial lawyers.https://www.pashmanstein.com/attorney/joseph-a-hayden-jr

Nick Magone, CPA - International Business Advisor Sep 09, 2020

Nick Magone, CPA - expanded his practice in terms of both business and fulfillment by learning to write and speak professional level Italian! Celebrazione!https://www.magonecpas.com/about-us.htmNick contributed to Insights - writing on due diligence in the UKhttp://publications.ruchelaw.com/news/2017-12/InsightsVol4No12.pdfNo music intro - a little experiment.

Attorney Andrew Shaw - No New Normal Sep 08, 2020

Attorney Andrew Shaw is back - 9 months into his practice - for him there is no "new" normal. Corona-mania is the only normal.https://shawdivorce.com/Andrew's prior appearance on the Bold Sidebar.https://www.buzzsprout.com/177728/3311623-andrew-shaw-family-and-appellate-attorney-and-mensa-member

David Nachman - Immigration Attorney Jul 29, 2020

David Nachman, Esq. speaks about the ever changing practice of immigration law. The rules change virtually everyday!https://visaserve.com/lawyer/David-H.-Nachman,-Esq._cp14185.htmhttps://hornlawgroup.net/meet-jeff-horn/

Greg Thomlison - Family Law Attorney & Introvert Bar Leader Jul 25, 2020

Bar leadership is especially vital during the Coronavirus lockdown. Greg Thomlison has been a steady and vital source of information flow from the judiciary to the bar. Enjoy!https://monmouthlawfirm.com/our-team/gregory-b-thomlison/

Joe Hayden - Selma, Newark, LA, Ferguson to Minneapolis - A Civil Rights Journey Jun 29, 2020

Joe Hayden returns to reflect on his journey from Boston College to march at Selma through today's civil unrest arising from conflict between the police and those they are sworn to protect.https://www.pashmanstein.com/attorney/joseph-a-hayden-jrWarm-up with Joe's prior Bold Sidebar appearance - http://theboldsidebar.buzzsprout.com/177728/2257676-50-year-career-as-a-criminal-law-attorney-my-interview-with-joseph-hayden

Mike McDermott, CPA - PPP HOT Update Jun 17, 2020

Mike McDermott is back to give us a PPP Update after the regs changed effective June 5, 2020https://www.mpmcdermott.com/Forbes contributor Alan Gassman has been on target throughout PPP and corona mania - here is his most recent articlehttps://www.forbes.com/sites/alangassman/2020/06/14/new-ppp-law-changes-since-june-5---the-wild-ride-continues/#41518a2446fb

Josh Denbeaux - Foreclosure Lawyer, Civil Rights Fighter Jun 15, 2020

Feel Josh's passion from his highly diverse work on police brutality, bad mortgage lending, and freeing innocent detainees at Guantanamo Bay. https://denbeauxlaw.com/Really unique work and great media coverage:https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/dpwb9a/the-lawyer-who-went-from-fighting-for-guantanamo-bay-inmates-to-going-after-shady-banks-225https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjXWjtkrFUk https://law.shu.edu/policy-research/guantanamo-reports.cfm

Mike McDermott, CPA - Talks PPP and EIDL - How to Stay out of Trouble May 26, 2020

Mike McDermott, CPA - talks COVID grant and loan compliance - https://www.mpmcdermott.com/

Kurt Reinheimer - Returns to Talk Covid and Bankruptcy May 11, 2020

Kurt Reinheimer warns about the coming wave of bankruptcy and its impact on practitioners and our clients. https://reinheimer.com/

Randall Kiser - Lawyer Decision-Making Expert May 11, 2020

Mr. Kiser is the leader in lawyer decision-making and the author of four books. His most recent book, American Law Firms in Transition: Trends, Threats and Strategies, was released by the American Bar Association in April 2019. Two years earlier, Cambridge University Press published his groundbreaking book, Soft Skills for the Effective Lawyer. His previous books, Beyond Right and Wrong: The Power of Effective Decision Making For Attorneys and Clients and How Leading Lawyers Think: Expert Ins...

Andrew Miltenberg Lawyer - Controversy, Title IX & Due Process May 04, 2020

Andrew Miltenberg fears no controversy in defending campus sexual assault cases and fighting for fairness and due process. Check it out!https://nmllplaw.com/law/andrew-t-miltenberg/

Judge Thomas Zampino - Family Mediator, Arbitrator & Word Smith Apr 30, 2020

Retired Presiding Judge of Family criss-crosses the State - settling the big cases.https://www.snydersarno.com/attorneys/thomas-zampino

Andrew Shaw, Family and Appellate Attorney and Mensa Member Apr 10, 2020

Andrew Shaw is three (3) months into his own family law practice - interesting ride. He likes to litigate in the Trial and Appellate Courts. Enjoy!Find at Andrew at:https://shawdivorce.com/

Christina Previte - Lawyer, Entrepreneur and Innovator Mar 16, 2020

Christina Previte is a lawyer-innovator with so much to share with our audience. Use of a trade name, running a law firm like a real business and utilizing multiple marketing strategies - an abundance of good advice - absorb and enjoy!https://www.centraljerseyfamilylaw.com/meet-our-team/christina-previte/

Kevin Musiakiewicz - Attorney - There is Always an Argument! Mar 06, 2020

Kevin's understated public biography is attached below. His perspective over 20 plus years of diverse law practice in multiple disciplines is now forcefully applied in complex litigation matters as a Partner at Calcagni & Kanefsky, LLP. If you, your organization or your client is in hot water with the government - these are your go-to attorneys.http://www.ck-litigation.com/team/kevin-musiakiewicz

Joe LePore: Personal Injury Lawyer Feb 27, 2020

An encore version with attorney, Joe LePore.LePore Luizzi489 Aurora PlaceBrick, NJ 08723732.920.5500https://leporeluizzi.com/

A 40-year career as a Matrimonial Lawyer. My Interview with Vincent P. Celli. Feb 12, 2020

Vince was a French major at Rutgers University. He was drafted into the Army and discovered an interest in the study of law when a fellow soldier loaned him a book on torts. He was hooked. Vince served on active duty and then as an Army reservist for over 20 years. He attended Seton Hall Law School and moved on to a clerkship in Essex County with Family Court Judge Neil Duffy. He received the lead resulting in the clerkship from the man that went on to be the long-term Presiding Judge of the ...

Municipal Court Judge and Attorney. My Interview with Phil Miller. Feb 05, 2020

Phil was raised in the economically, racially, and ethnically diverse town of Lakewood in Ocean County, New Jersey. He credits his upbringing with helping him learn to deal with people.He began his college career as a pre-med student at Emory University then switched to Rutgers University as a psychology major. He got the itch to pursue a career as a lawyer when he defeated his college landlord's refusal to return the security deposit to him and his college roommates. His adversary thought he...

Attorney, Physicist and Advisor to Life Science and IT Startups. My Interview with Phil Crowley Jan 29, 2020

Phil is a graduate of Stevens Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Physics. He has a Master of Science in Applied Physics from Harvard University and a Law Degree from Columbia University. He is a member of the New Jersey and New York Bar Associations.He had a long tenure as Mergers and Acquisitions and Regulatory Compliance Counsel for Johnson and Johnson, where he serves on various Boards for J&J affiliates. He also produced online compliance courses which were viewed o...

The Remix. My Interview with Dan Barli and Alex Talcott Jan 22, 2020

Daniel Barli is an attorney serving clients in northern New Jersey from his office in Clifton, NJ. He handles family law, real estate, and related matters. We are looking forward to expanding our reach to the north and having Dan join us as an Of Counsel member of our team, working together to provide excellence in client service. He is also an accomplished real estate investor.Alex Talcott wears many hats, including financial planner with Ameriprise Financial, and is trained and experienced ...

The Young Guns Episode. My Interview with Jessica Carosiello and Katie DiCicco Jan 17, 2020

Jessica Carosiello is an attorney with the Horn Law Group, and our Branch Partner at our new for 2020 Burlington County Office. Katie DiCicco is an associate attorney with Jackson Lewis in the employment litigation area. I sat down with these two younger attorneys to get their perspective on their first couple of years in practice - both accomplishments and challenges - as well as a peek at their journey ahead. I really enjoyed this different viewpoint - different from than that of the season...

It's 2020 - Try The Absurd! Jan 02, 2020

What are your biggest challenges for 2020? Goals? Listen to Jeff talk about his on this laid back mini edition of The Bold Sidebar!🌟If you or anyone you know might be interested in being a guest of The Bold Sidebar – email Tina George at tgeorge@hornlawgroup.net for details. 🌟 Horn Law Group, LLC 801A Main Street, Toms River, NJ 08753 T: 732.736.9300 Website: https://hornlawgroup.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBoldSidebar/ LinkedIn: h...

50-year Career as a Criminal Law Attorney. My Interview with Joseph Hayden Dec 18, 2019

We did not touch on any of Joe Hayden's honors and accolades here’s a link to his bio page. The reason I did not spend time on the podcast was that it would take me an hour to read all of these have honors and recognitions!Joe humbly sheared is two things one hard work into right place at the right time. He went from nearly failing out of Boston College to graduating near the top of his class at the Rutgers Law School. He participated in the Selma marches and even wound up arrested but not bo...

Premier Forensic Accountant for Matrimonial Cases. My Interview with Joe Gunteski. Dec 04, 2019

Joe brings 40 years of experience as an accountant and forensic accountant to the area of litigation support. His firm name is Cowan Gunteski. His firm features a forensic accounting group of 10 people. He handles 175 to 200 cases at any given time with the able help of his team. He has been an expert in over 4,000 cases. For those who worry, he has never had the IRS knock on his door and grab a divorce litigant file.He looks at the job as forensic accountants in a divorce scenario...

Demystify Digital Marketing with Brandon Wentland Nov 20, 2019

Brandon Wentland is the founder of Optimal Digital Marketing. He shares a wealth of information about digital marketing in this fast-paced interview. Some highlights include the need for longer form content articles of 1,000 words plus, lead acquisition through search engine optimization, and landing pages.Brandon is systematic in his business and in his thought process. Consumers come to the web at one of three places:ONE: AwarenessTWO: ConsiderationTHREE: DecisionHe discus...

The Fairy Godmother of Divorce Funding. My Interview with Nicole Noonan. Nov 06, 2019

Nicole Noonan, Esq., is the founder and CEO of New Chapter Capital, Inc. She is a lawyer, formerly practicing matrimonial and divorce law, and now a guru in divorce funding. There has always been a gap in the ability for people to pay for their divorce services and the need to unlock the assets of the marriage. Failing to access those funds may result in an unfair and inequitable resolution. Nicole's business, New Chapter Capital, solves a big part of that problem.Nicole is a graduate o...

Proud Notre Dame Law Alum. NJ State Bar Association President. Vice Chair of the New Jersey Supreme Court Ethics Committee. My Interview with Thomas R. Curtin. Oct 16, 2019

Thomas R. Curtin has been an attorney for 50 years. He is a proud graduate and alumni of the Law School at the University of Notre Dame. He has represented and been associated with celebrities and sports figures, including Tommy Hilfiger and New York Giants players and coaches.He describes himself as having “Class President Syndrome” and that his elevator pitch is that lawyers help people. He says that lawyers help people – their families, their communities, and their friends.&nbs...

Introvert. NFL Team Owner. Attorney. My Interview with Emily Kelchen. Oct 02, 2019

Emily Kelchen is a part owner of the National Football League team – the Green Bay Packers... that makes her interesting enough. She is also a lawyer, lobbyist, and consultant to small and mid-size law firms in the areas of marketing, specifically measuring what works and targeting your energy and dollars toward your ideal client. She urges you to sketch that person to enable you to focus on your ideal client.She brings an interesting perspective – describing the law as the last self-go...

An Encore with Steven Hernandez. Sep 18, 2019

We first met DWI attorney Steve Hernandez in Season 2, Episode 9. Steve is our first encore guest and in this abbreviated addition of the bold sidebar answers some additional questions about his unique practice area. Enjoy!🌟If you or anyone you know might be interested in being a guest of The Bold Sidebar – email Tina George at tgeorge@hornlawgroup.net for details. 🌟 Horn Law Group, LLC 801A Main Street Toms River, NJ 08753 T: 732.736.9300 E:tgeorge@hornlawgroup.net&n...

Elise Holtzman – Lawyer Coach and Founder of the Lawyer’s Edge Sep 04, 2019

Educated in undergraduate psychology at Penn and law at Columbia, Elise shares her thoughts on coaching lawyers and answering the question: where's my next client coming from?We discussed the three things small firm leaders need to do:One. High-level legal workTwo. Run your businessThree. Marketing and Business DevelopmentWe talk leadership development, business development, and some important tips on connecting with real humans – your future referral partnersShe is available for individual o...

Remember How Things Were from the Other Side of the Desk. My Interview with Attorney Kurt Reinheimer. Aug 21, 2019

Kurt is a graduate of Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania and Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. Kurt’s practice is bankruptcy, personal injury, worker’s compensation, landlord-tenant, and some wills and related document preparation.He practiced for many years with his mother, Linda, who came to the law practice after raising young children. His family includes mom and retired lawyer, Linda, dad and retired bank CFO, Carl, retired physician, Brent, and attorney sister, Pa...

Attorney Cara Parmigiani – Honest Lawyer and Marshal Arts Expert Aug 07, 2019

Cara is a graduate of Rutgers University with majors in Genetics and Psychology. She went on to Seton Hall Law School. Her mentors include her attorney father, John Parmigiani, and an adjunct professor at Seton Hall Law School named Sr. Melanie DiPietro. She also credits multiple classmates, including attorney Debra E. Guston of Argentino Family Law and Child Advocacy, LLC and a beloved, previous guest of The Bold Sidebar.Cara is a true general practice attorney. On any given day she ma...

A Man of Many Hats! My Interview with Jonathan Z. Petro Jul 24, 2019

Jonathan is the managing partner of the long established 15 attorney law firm Carluccio, Leone, Dimon, Doyle, & Sacks. He is a matrimonial practitioner and mediator. He came to the the firm following a clerkship with the Hon. Ronald Hoffman a judge respected and admired by many. His firm has a work hard play hard mentality including a holiday party hosted by Jonathan and a beach party with a bonfire.His big ask is to maintain your civility be respectful to your adversary and to the...

Christine Matus Attorney for Families with Special Needs Children - “How do I help more people". Jul 10, 2019

Christine Matus has practiced law for 24 years. Over the past several years she has devoted her practice to families with special needs children as well as the Estate Planning & Real Estate practice areas. Christine's journey has taken her from associate attorney to law firm owner. Her team includes Colleen Clark Esq. and a coaching program called “How to Manage a Small Law Firm.” Christine brings the enthusiasm of a coach to our interview and I suspect everything that she does. She ...

Dan Barli – Attorney, Real Estate Investor, and Cancer Survivor Jun 26, 2019

Dan is an embryonic immigrant whose parents moved from the oppression of the Soviet Union to the US while his mom was pregnant with him. He is a graduate of Lehigh University and Seton Hall Law School. He operates his law firm – Dan Barli and Associates – out of multiple locations. His journey to practicing law took a severe turn on the first night of Hanukkah soon after the passed the bar exam. His cancer doctor called him at 7:30 pm to tell him that his leukemia had returned. Dan has ...

Estate planning is all about planning. My Interview with Russ Nesevich Jun 12, 2019

Russ, founder of Nesevich Law, LLC., is a triple graduate of Rutgers University – an undergrad degree followed by a joint MBA and JD. He is an attorney licensed in the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.He began his career working for prestigious financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs and UBS. He went on to a successful career with Resource Real Estate as a wholesaler.He emigrated to the US, with his parents, from Odessa, Ukraine in 1978. He is a sincere people person who repeated...

High school Dropout - Lawyer Scientist - DUI Specialist: My Interview with Attorney Steven Hernandez May 29, 2019

A very special thanks to Jay Ruane, Russ Nesevich, and the Maximum Lawyer gang for putting us together.Steve is a graduate of Ocean County College, Rutgers University, and Rutgers University – Camden School of LawHe is Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Municipal Court Trial Attorney.Steve has taken a deep dive into the law around driving under the influence and driving while intoxicated. His deep dive included learning the techniques of field sobriety testing and how to operate t...

The “Netflix” of Legal Consulting -My Interview with Jared Correia May 15, 2019

Jared D. Correia, Esq. is the Founder and CEO of Red Cave Law Firm Consulting, is the host of the Legal Toolkit podcast on Legal Talk Network, and is the co-founder of Gideon – a legal app used to connect to, communicate with, and service prospects and clients. Jared knew in law school that he would thrive as a consultant to lawyers. He practiced for a while then started consulting. Now, he offers private law practice consulting and has served 3,500 clients.He was driven out of law pract...

Advocacy, Adoption, and Equality : My Interview with Attorney Debra E. Guston Apr 17, 2019

Attorney Debra E. Guston of Guston and Guston has practiced law for 31 years. She practices primarily in the areas of adoption, assisted reproduction, and family formation and protection.She has been a frequent speaker on the topics of adoption and assisted reproduction, marriage equality, and LGBT issues. She comes to this practice as an advocate informed by the AIDS crisis. If you want to hear from a practicing lawyer who finds fulfillment and meaning in her career, listen in.Career Highlig...

Your 100 Year Impact Apr 03, 2019

You cannot think your way to your WHY! Tune in Today for our shortened edition of The Bold Sidebar and let us know what you think! If you or anyone you know might be interested in being a guest of The Bold Sidebar – email Tina George at tgeorge@hornlawgroup.net for details. Horn Law Group, LLC 801A Main Street Toms River, NJ 08753 T: 732.736.9300 E: tgeorge@hornlawgroup.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBoldSidebar/ ...

Making Lemonade Out of Lemons: John Koufos Right on Crime National Director Mar 27, 2019

John Koufos has had a wild ride: rising star criminal defense lawyer, incarcerated in Bayside State Prison for 17 months, and now advisor to Presidents and Governors on Access to Justice initiatives, inmate re-entry, and a ton of Bi-partisan policy initiatives. Listen to the narrative that put John behind bars and has made him a zealous advocate for those emerging from prison.He is the National Director of Right on Crime - a think tank that utilizes unique approaches to facilitate inmate re-e...

The Language of Business with the Human Calculator and CPA Mike McDermott Mar 06, 2019

Mike McDermott, a CPA for over 25 years, has been a Wall Street accountant for AIG and a Main Street accountant working with business and individuals. He is a graduate of Trenton State College, now The College of New Jersey. Mike has always been active in the community as an officer in charitable organizations, as well as a baseball and basketball coach. Mike embraces technology that automates and economizes for his clients while leveling up his practice into a business advisory. H...

Calm Down! Judge Lawrence R. Jones is in the Building. Feb 20, 2019

During his seven short years on the Superior Court of New Jersey bench, Retired Judge Lawrence R. Jones authored 62 written opinions on novel issues concerning the law. Twenty-five of those decisions were approved for publication by the Legal Opinions Committee.He shares a wealth of sound advice to lawyers and their clients.Notwithstanding his deep analysis on the practice of law and his natural desire to fill in the holes of the law, his advice to any good attorney is to be “Cordial and Cour...

Tech Talk, Conveyancing & Stress Levels – A Talk with Chris Stock Jan 29, 2019

Chris Stock is the CEO of LEAP USA. LEAP is a growing provider of integrated legal case management and document creation. We are utilizing LEAP at the Horn Law Group and have found both the product and the service to be top notch.Chris is a native of Australia, transplanted to the USA through his employment with LEAP. He teaches on the “One Single Source of Truth” concept and is a devotee to “customer success." He shares wisdom from Verne Harnish and Jim Collins. He discusses the daily ...

Presiding Judge, Corruption Prosecutor and Mediator – My Interview with Judge E. David Millard Jan 08, 2019

Few lawyers will dream of the career that Judge Millard can claim as his own. He has served as the head Prosecutor for Ocean County and served as a Superior Court judge in New Jersey, more specifically serving as the Presiding Judge of both the Family Part and the Law Division. Before ascending to the bench, he combined a busy law practice with involvement in some high-profile cases, including one which inspired senior citizens to bus in to watch the trial and express their outrage. Chec...

Teacher, Lawyer, Financial Advisor and Connector: My Interview with Alex Talcott Dec 28, 2018

“Don’t be afraid to sound smart." Alex is my classmate from Strategic Coach. He keeps himself as busy as anyone I know.He began his career as a lawyer trying cases out of a Chicago Law Firm. He relocated to the East Coast, along with his law practice and community involvement which has more to them than a financial planner in a busy advisory.Alex is a fantastic connector he urges lawyers and professionals to “take the time to sit at wood tables and drink coffee with people." He cautions again...

Our chat with attorney power-duo Stephanie Hunnell and Sylvia Breitowich Dec 13, 2018

Be part of a first for the Bold Side Bar – a two-person interview! Enjoy our chat with this attorney power-duo (and just outstanding people) Stephanie Hunnell and Sylvia Breitowich. Our chat covers a wide spectrum of topics. We totally geek out while talking about tentative or preliminary decisions from judges and how they save enormous amounts of time and stress for both lawyers and clients. We also get the scoop on how they share an office with an open floor plan and wear flip-fl...

Grow Your Practice 25% per year - with Kevin Shulman – Expert Sales Trainer Nov 30, 2018

Grow Your Practice 25% per year - with Kevin Shulman – Expert Sales TrainerKevin is a USC graduate and a veteran of the steel industry and more than two decades as a Sales Trainer. He teases us professionals who refuse to use the word “sales” and he allows the term “client development.”He tells us that we can grow our practice 25% per year by simply asking for referrals from our existing clients.He cites the book TAKING FLIGHTby Merrick Rosenberg and Daniel Silvert – a parable that highlights...

Suicide Hotline to Bankruptcy Guru: My Interview with Attorney Dan Straffi Oct 24, 2018

Meet the bankruptcy lawyer that says 99.9% of the people he represents want to pay their bills. He has built a firm partnering with his father Daniel senior who serves as a Chapter 7 Trustee. He's a great communicator not afraid to put himself out there in direct to consumer marketing. Is resource to clients and lawyers alike. Enjoy!Linkshttp://straffilaw.com/https://www.cooperlevenson.com/team/content/?name=Brian_BarrRetired Judge F. Lee ForresterBankruptcy Preference - Wikipedia Article - h...

The Law is the Ultimate Profession - My interview with Attorney Joseph Lepore Oct 04, 2018

The Law is the Ultimate Profession - My interview with Attorney Joseph Lepore Welcome to Episode 9 of The Bold Sidebar. My interview with Joseph G Lepore Esq. of Lepore Luizzi located at 489 Aurora Dr., brick, New Jersey 732.920.5500 https://leporeluizzi.com/ Joe is a Certified Civil Trial Attorney https://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/attcert.html We discuss Joe's for views on “disappearing trials”, lawsuit thresholds, blowhards and the law being the “most honorable job to have." We talk ab...

Demystifying Professional Liability Insurance with 4th Generation Insurance man Sep 15, 2018

Demystifying Professional Liability Insurance with 4th Generation Insurance man Kelan Vorbach 5:11 too close to the ocean 6:40 skills of a good historian 11:15 how to report a claim 23:30 fee suits 25:50 continuity of coverage 27:08 career coverage 31:28 Tail – extended reporting period endorsement 39:18 4th generation in the insurance industry – draft authority 44:27 we have to do what's best for the client 48:48 Actuary… Checkout girl 50:40 About 90% of claims against lawy...

Blessed Attorney, Problem Solver with a Dose of Empathy Aug 30, 2018

Blessed Attorney, Problem Solver with a Dose of Empathy My interview with attorney Mike DiCicco 5:00 Mike's list – daily, weekly, monthly 12:00 staff incredibly important 18:25 hand writing pleadings 20:00 mentors 24:20 before you begin any complex case 29:42 try to focus the client on what is relevant 30:15 I'm blessed because I like what I'm doing 34:21 a year from now going to thank me 44:00 dose of empathy 52:50 if you don't like it don't stay in the profession 58:31 lawyer… T...

A Self-Authored Career in Real Estate Aug 14, 2018

A Self-Authored Career in Real Estate My conversation with Eric Birchler who holds a Master’s Degree in Real Estate from NYU. He shares his deep real estate knowledge as an appraiser, broker and builder. All real estate is the local – listen to learn the lasting strength of that maxim. Birchler Realtors 1503 Grand Central Avenue Lavallette, NJ 08735 Phone 732.793.3333 www.BirchlerRealtors.com Highlights: 11:20 – Anything my agents do I am fully responsible 13:30 – Paid off all my st...

Judge, Lawyer and Social Worker Jul 31, 2018

My interview with a lawyer's lawyer so respected by the judges that preside over her cases that they named her as the Judge to handle the commitment of psychiatric patients. Stacey Kerr, Esq. Kerr & Thomlison, LLC 650 Washington Street, Suite 1C Toms River, NJ 08753 Phone: 732.736.8100 www.OceanCountydivorce.com Highlights: 3:16 – Fell in love 11:11 – Therapy by day and law by night 18:02 – Psychiatric commitment hearings 30:05 –I get things done 31:54 – Social work … identify t...

Mediator, Gym Rat and Leader of a Family of Lawyers Jul 11, 2018

Enjoy my interview with Peter S. Hennes – a lawyer with nearly 50 years of experience who treats each case like his first and only. He is the proud father of two highly successful Ivy League educated attorneys: David Hennes, Co-Chair of the Corporate Litigation Department at Ropes and Gray, an international corporate law firm, and Mark Hennes, Senior Litigation Counsel at Novartis. Peter Hennes, Esq. Bielory & Hennes 1410 Hooper Ave., Suite 2 Toms River, NJ 08753 Phone 732.255.6500 Hig...

An interview with David Semanchik, Esquire: Tax Solver, Black Belt, and Cannabis Advocate Jun 27, 2018

An interview with David Semanchik, Esquire: Tax Solver, Black Belt, and Cannabis Advocate Highlights: 9:29 – Not more afraid 14:45 – It's dialing for dollars 16:19 – Excellent revenue officers 20:21 – Establish a network 27:27 – I'm going 32:34 – Karmic 37:20 – How did it go? 50:26 – Time to do it right 53:17 – Cannabis industry Honorable Mention: Joseph LePore, Esq. Peter Luizzi, Esq. LePore & Luizzi, Attorneys at Law 489 Aurora Place Brick, NJ 08723 732.920.5500 www.lepo...

From Toronto to the BMG to Master of the Appraisal Institute Jun 13, 2018

We talk business, commercial real estate appraising, and “mentor money” with appraiser and Rabbi Samuel Levi. Highlights: 6:46 – Get off the bottom 11:41 – Energy for family 12:28 – Study Talmud 18:18 – Difficult clients 31:13 – Guts to say no to clients 49:24 – Firefighting 53:00 – Delegating, Strategic Coach, and Unique Ability 61:02 – Keep a growth mindset 64:08 – Mentor money Honorable Mention: Michael DiCicco, Esq. Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf, PC 1 Airport Road Lake...

Confidence, humility, and "it's never really about you..." May 29, 2018

On the first episode of The Bold Sidebar, Attorney Jeff Horn interviews attorney David Schlendorf. David has been in practice for over 20 years with 150 trials. They discuss school leaving them unprepared to practice law, finding the balance between being a lawyer and having a life outside of law, what the ideal lawyer looks like, and much more.Jeff Horn, Esq. - www.hornlawgroup.netHighlights:5:50 - A sad case to an 18 foot dock11:25 - Being convincing15:29 - Finding a balance19:10 - The idea...

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