From Crimegrade.org Crime Grade’s violent crime map highlights the safest areas in New Jersey in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to…
The legislative branch of the United States government (embodied in Congress, which consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate) is the cornerstone of the federal lawmaking process and a central pillar of the constitutional system of checks and balances. Through its exclusive powers to enact laws, oversee the…
During the week ending June 27, 2025 we have received listings of 29 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 31 Constitutional Law summaries, 87 Criminal Law Summaries, 3 White Collar Law Summaries, 2 Intellectual Property Summaries, 5 Medical Malpractice Summaries, 4 U.S. Supreme Court Summaries, 1 Internet Law Summary, and 1…
From the American Association of Law Libraries, 6-27-2025. Dear colleagues, As I shared in my June 20 message, Vani Ungapen will be stepping down as AALL Executive Director at the end of August. In preparation for this transition, I have appointed a Special Committee—composed of current and past Executive Board members,…
From the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section; Hewitt v. United States “(Justice Jackson delivered the opinion of the Court with respect to Parts I, II, and III, in which Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, and Gorsuch joined, and an opinion with respect to Parts IV and V,…
From: Peapack Bank and Trust: Shaped by shifting geopolitical tensions and key economic updates, U.S. equities remained volatile during the holiday shortened week. Early on, markets rebounded from last week’s selloff, supported by hopes that the conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iran might ease. Comments from U.S.…
During the week ending June 21, 2025 we have received listings of 33 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 36 Constitutional Law summaries, 51 Criminal Law Summaries, 3 White Collar Law Summaries, 2 Intellectual Property Summaries, 1 Medical Malpractice Summary, 5 U.S. Supreme Court 6-19 Summaries and 6 U.S. Supreme Court…
Spring 2025. Letter from Hon. Gale Brewer: Tens of thousands of people nationwide are victims of a scam every year—in 2024 alone, scams cost Americans $47 billion. As the New York Times reported, “People of all ages and socioeconomic levels are potential targets, but older Americans are particularly vulnerable. They’re…
In this June 18, 2025 Report, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) provides information concerning outlays for the government’s major mandatory programs and tax credits that are primarily means-tested and provide assistance to people with relatively low income or few assets. Summary: House Budget Committee Chairman Arrington has asked CBO to…
In a timely and thought-provoking piece published in the Criminal Justice Magazine (Spring 2025), Richard Alan Ginkowski, a judge, and legal educator who has contributed to American Bar Association publications, urges legal professionals and advocates to take a closer look at an often-overlooked resource: their own state constitutions. His article,…