Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics 738 December 14, 2020 The Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics (ACPE) has issued an opinion regarding negative online reviews relating to a lawyer’s profile or website. Essentially, the ACPE has decided that a lawyer may only respond online to former or prospective clients…
Legal Developments
That Affect You
-
New Jersey Survivors Justice Act: Sentencing Reform for Abuse Victims
Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In January 2026, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a pair of bills known as the Survivors Justice Act (S-4870/A-5968 and S-4871/A-5969). This landmark legislation, championed by Senator Angela V. McKnight, Senator M. Teresa Ruiz, and other lawmakers, amends the state’s criminal code to allow courts…