Thanks for mentioning my post on the change in New Jersey law. Once the '08 election is done, an effort will undoubtedly be made to expand the federal FMLA. Should that effort fail, additional states are likely to consider legialation similar to what New Jersey has adopted.

[...] Austin Counsel Lawyer Blog mentions my poston a change in New Jersey law allowing paid family leave.  Once the '08 election is done, an effort will undoubtedly be made to expand the federal Family and Medical Leave Act.  Should that effort fail, it's like that additional states will consider legislation like that adopted in New Jersey.   Also, check out Austin Counsel Lawyer Blog for the summary of a strange case dealing with tongue studs and breathalyzers. [...]