Charles Toutant

February 24, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"One of the difficulties with respect to a healthcare provider is that you can have set policies and procedures in place that are best practices and still be the victim of a breach," cybersecurity attorney Elizabeth Litten of Fox Rothschild said.

By Charles Toutant

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February 22, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Chatham district "requires funding to develop a long-term plan to deal with the mental health crisis and address the record rates of depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and the other tragic byproducts caused by defendants," the suit said.

By Charles Toutant

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February 22, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

A hospital employee who was burned by chemicals when she was assaulted by a coworker, agreed to a $5.7 million settlement in her Bergen County suit, Cius…

By Charles Toutant

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February 21, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"We're, of course, delighted with Judge Shipp's decision granting our church plan status. It's been a long haul," said Jeffrey Greenbaum of Sills Cummis & Gross, representing St. Peter's.

By Charles Toutant

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February 17, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

But the need for special master Joseph Lisa to re-do his report under the revised standard means the Supreme Court is unlikely to come up with a ruling in "Olenowski" until the fall, said defense attorney Evan Levow.

By Charles Toutant

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February 16, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"JIFs protect members against liability through 'self-insurance.' 'Self-insurance' is not insurance," Supreme Court Justice Douglas Fasciale wrote.

By Charles Toutant

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February 15, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

One lawyer worries that Judge Michael Ostrowski Jr., who hears many of the family law cases in Cumberland County, is under too much pressure.

By Charles Toutant

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February 15, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"It's important that lawyers are both properly advising their clients and maintaining their own professional integrity," jury consultant Melissa Gomez said. "Part of a lawyer's job is to manage their clients' expectations."

By Charles Toutant

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February 14, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

"It's a good idea to think about how your advocacy could backfire," said Melissa Gomez, president of MMG Jury Consulting.

By Charles Toutant

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February 13, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

One plaintiff-side firm said in court papers that taking a case to trial takes 34 months in the Northern District of California, 50 months in the District of New Jersey, 51 months in the District of Nevada and 44 months in the Southern District of New York.

By Charles Toutant

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