Rodrigo Torrejon NorthJersey Published 10:00 p.m. UTC Jul 30, 2018 Attorney General Gurbir Grewal filed a lawsuit Monday in an attempt to stop the release of computer files by a company that publishes instructions for untraceable 3D-printed guns. Grewal filed the lawsuit in Superior Court in Essex County, saying in a statement that Defense Distributed's website would violate the internet Acceptable Use Policy. He initially sent out a cease-and-desist letter to the Austin, Texas, non-profit defense company. “These dangerous files would allow anyone — including terrorists, domestic abusers, felons, fugitives, and juveniles — to print untraceable assault weapons using a 3D printer from the comfort of their own homes,” Grewal said in a statement. "Once Defendants open that Pandora’s box, it can never be closed.” Defense Distributed filed a lawsuit Sunday against Grewal and Los Angeles District Attorney Michael Feuer after both … [Read more...] about New Jersey attorney general and defense firm in legal firefight over 3D-printed guns
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NJ Politics Digest: New Jersey Could Be Moving to Decriminalize Pot
A man rolls a joint. PEDRO PARDO/AFP/Getty Images New Jersey could be taking the first steps toward what could be an effort to decriminalize marijuana.On Tuesday, state Attorney General Gurbir Grewal told municipal prosecutors throughout the state to adjourn all cases involving marijuana-related offenses until September 4. In a letter to prosecutors, Grewal said the delay will give his office time to develop “appropriate guidance” for prosecutors, according to a report in the Asbury Park Press.In a memo to prosecutors, Grewal said he intends “to issue a statewide directive concerning the scope and appropriate use of prosecutorial discretion in marijuana-related offenses in municipal court,” the report said.Grewal’s letter did not make it clear if police should continue making marijuana-related arrests. The attorney general said he would convene a working group to help develop the guidance.The move comes as Gov. Phil Murphy’s efforts to legalize … [Read more...] about NJ Politics Digest: New Jersey Could Be Moving to Decriminalize Pot
Caesars launching sports betting in Mississippi, New Jersey
Two Atlantic City casinos owned by Caesars Entertainment will start taking sports bets this week, and another two in Mississippi will do so in mid-August. Caesars Entertainment tells The Associated Press its Bally’s casino in Atlantic City will start taking sports bets at 11 a.m. Monday. Its sister casino in Atlantic City, Harrah’s will start taking sports bets on Wednesday. The company says it soon will offer mobile sports betting, as well, although it did not set a timetable. The gambling industry is closely watching to see which casino will be the first in New Jersey to offer online sports betting following a May ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on a case brought by the state that cleared the way for all 50 states to offer legal sports betting, should they choose. By mid-August, Harrah’s Gulf Coast in Biloxi and Horseshoe Tunica, both in Mississippi, will begin taking on-premises sports bets. The company says it may expand the mobile betting app to other states … [Read more...] about Caesars launching sports betting in Mississippi, New Jersey
Caesars launching sports betting in New Jersey, Mississippi
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Two Atlantic City casinos owned by Caesars Entertainment are joining New Jersey's growing sports betting market this week, and another two in Mississippi will do so in mid-August.Bally's casino in Atlantic City started taking sports bets Monday morning. Its sister casino in Atlantic City, Harrah's, will start taking sports bets on Wednesday.The company says it soon will offer mobile sports betting, as well, although it did not set a timetable. The gambling industry is closely watching to see which casino will be the first in New Jersey to offer online sports betting following a May ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on a case brought by the state that cleared the way for all 50 states to offer legal sports betting, should they choose.Starlette Hedgepath of Halifax, North Carolina, placed the first sports bet at Bally's, plunking $100 down on the Dallas Cowboys to win the NFC title."But not the Super Bowl, even though I wish they would do that, too," she … [Read more...] about Caesars launching sports betting in New Jersey, Mississippi
Business attorney Frank Lauletta comments on opportunities for investors in New Jersey based on the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act
Frank Lauletta, Partner at the Law Firm Lauletta Birnbaum Website of Lauletta Birnbaum, Frank Lauletta, Partner Frank Lauletta, Attorney Profile at solomonlawguild.com Lauletta Birnbaum, Attorney Frank A. Lauletta Office of Lauletta Birnbaum, Frank Lauletta, Partner The Tax Cut & Jobs Act provides changes and incentives that could create opportunities for New Jersey real estate investors, comments attorney Frank A. Lauletta Lauletta Birnbaum LLC (N/A:N/A)... although I doubt that this Act will ... cause many real estate investors to enter into new markets ..., those investors already active in these opportunity zones may be incentivized ...”— Frank Lauletta, Attorney at Lauletta BirnbaumPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was enacted on December 22, 2017. Explains attorney Frank Lauletta: “The Tax Cut and Jobs Act provides changes and incentives that could create opportunities for New … [Read more...] about Business attorney Frank Lauletta comments on opportunities for investors in New Jersey based on the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act