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Charles Toutant

Charles Toutant

Charles Toutant is a litigation writer for the New Jersey Law Journal.

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September 21, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Lawsuit Could Help Provide Guidance for Proving Emotional Distress

"To justify recovery, the plaintiff should observe the kind of result that is associated with the aftermath of an accident, such as bleeding, traumatic injury, and cries of pain," the doctor and her practice said in court papers.

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September 20, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Judge Draws Sanction for Work on Client's Estate After Taking Bench

In imposing the censure, the New Jersey Supreme Court opted for the strictest form of punishment available short of a suspension from office.

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September 19, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

SPAC Controller Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading Amid Civil Suit

The charging document says Robert Del Prete must forfeit to the United States all property derived from the proceeds traceable to his commission of the offense.

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September 18, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

AG's Nonparticipation Speaks Volumes to Some Observers

A federal version of Daniel's Law was enacted in 2022. But the federal measure, unlike New Jersey's, includes exemptions for the news media, said Gabe Roth, executive director of Fix the Court, a Washington, D.C.-based judicial watchdog group.

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September 15, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

LAWYER GUILTY: Pleads to Theft of $2M From Clients, Identity Theft, Tax Fraud

"Mr. Lisa has accepted full responsibility for his misconduct. He looks forward to the future and rebuilding his life at his age of 68 years," John Whipple, his lawyer, said.

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September 15, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Driver's Collision With Volunteer Firefighter Yields $500,000 Settlement in Monmouth County

A driver who sustained a traumatic brain injury in a collision with a volunteer firefighter received payment of a $500,000 settlement in his Monmouth County suit.

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September 14, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Meh ... Car-Crash Lawyers Are Lukewarm About AI in Personal Injury Law

"We're hired by the clients for our skill and expertise, and that's what they pay for and that's what they're entitled to," said plaintiffs personal injury lawyer Nicholas Leonardis.

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September 13, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Lawyer Never Sent Letter, But Court Upholds Cancellation by Phone

Asked what others could learn from the case, appellants' lawyer Gregory Pasquale said, "I'm not sure. I think it's an outlier, quite frankly."

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September 12, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Not Touching It: AG Won't Intervene Over Law Protecting Addresses

"The Attorney General has a strong interest in defending Daniel's Law generally, but lacks relevant firsthand knowledge as to the facts in this case and thus declines to participate at this time," the state said in its filing.

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September 11, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Natalya Johnson Proved Herself a 'Visionary' and 'Change Agent' as GSBA President

"When you can articulate a mission, people will understand and see a vision. It's a really powerful mechanism for drawing people along to join you in the journey. And it's always better together," Johnson said.

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