Allison Dunn

Allison Dunn

Allison Dunn is a reporter on ALM's Rapid Response desk based in Ohio, covering impactful litigation filings and rulings, emerging legal trends, controversies in the industry, and everything in between. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @AllisonDWrites.

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September 13, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Passes Social Media Censorship Law as Similar Measure Winds Through Florida Federal Court

Texas' House Bill 20 prevents social media companies with more than 50 million monthly users from interference with digital expression, including political viewpoints shared on social media or through email.

By Allison Dunn

4 minute read

September 13, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Chester Co. Jury Awards Couple $2M in Med Mal Suit Over ER's Failure to Treat Stroke

My clients "heard it was hard to win a medical malpractice case in Chester County, but with the right kind of case—and this was the right kind of case—you should be able to win anywhere because that would be a just result," said lead plaintiffs attorney Robert Morris.

By Allison Dunn

3 minute read

September 13, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Javerbaum Wurgaft Co-Founder Jack Wurgaft Dies at 77: 'He Was a Lawyers' Lawyer.'

"Jack had no ego or agenda. He wanted everyone to succeed," said Javerbaum Wurgaft managing shareholder Eric Kahn.

By Allison Dunn

2 minute read

September 10, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Appeals Court Reverses $95K Judgment in Legal Mal Suit, Ordering New Damages Hearing

The New Jersey Appellate Division agreed that an attorney breached his duty by not filing a personal injury lawsuit within the statue of limitations, but found the $95,000 default judgment entered by the trial judge lacked the requisite medical proof.

By Allison Dunn

3 minute read

September 10, 2021 | Law.com

'We Will Fight On': Whole Woman's Health Nonprofit Leader on the Impact of Abortion Rulings in Indiana and Texas

Sharon Lau is the Midwest advocacy director for Whole Woman's Health Alliance, which is the nonprofit arm of Whole Woman's Health LLC, the plaintiff in the high-profile challenges to abortion restrictions in both Texas and Indiana.

By Allison Dunn

4 minute read

September 09, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Reargument Denied Over Closure of Pittsburgh Restaurant Accused of Defying COVID Shutdown Orders

"Frankly, we're a little stumped because we thought this was of great public significance—whether we lose or win," said Robert Lampl, an attorney who represents the restaurant, of the reargument denial.

By Allison Dunn

4 minute read

September 09, 2021 | Law.com

Split Seventh Circuit Panel Allows Indiana to Continue Enforcing Abortion Laws Pending Appeal

"All of the contested provisions have been in force for years, so a stay would preserve the status quo pending appellate resolution. And Indiana has made the 'strong showing' on the merits necessary to receive a stay," the circuit court wrote.

By Allison Dunn

3 minute read

September 08, 2021 | Law.com

'Remove That Barrier': Syracuse Law School, AccessLex Partner for Free Bar Prep Program

"It gives us a single bar preparation course to be very focused on as we assist graduates in that process," Syracuse University College of Law Dean Craig Boise said of the partnership.

By Allison Dunn

3 minute read

September 07, 2021 | Law.com

Lawsuits Pile Up Over Texas Voting Restrictions Law

The lawsuits outline the rushed process that ultimately led to the enactment of the bill, which plaintiffs argue empowers partisan poll watchers to employ voter intimidation tactics.

By Allison Dunn

3 minute read


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