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February 05, 2025 | New Jersey Law Journal

Engine Manufacturer Escapes Suit Over NJ Helicopter Crash That Killed Country Music Star

Defense counsel from Reed Smith said the issues in this case, including whether an engine manufacturer is responsible for engine parts manufactured by others, come up in aviation cases regularly.

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February 04, 2025 | New Jersey Law Journal

Lack of Jurisdiction Dooms Child Sex Abuse Claim Against Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Says NJ Supreme Court

D.T.'s claim was filed under the revival window opened by New Jersey Senate Bill 477, or the New Jersey Child Victims Act, which was signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy in May 2019.

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February 04, 2025 | Texas Lawyer

Houston-Based Law Firm Overcomes Defamation Suit for Website Warning

“We responded that the lawsuit was baseless and intended to stifle our representation of clients in lawsuits against EasyKnock,” a statement from Feldman & Feldman said. “After three-plus years of litigation, our firm prevailed, and a federal court dismissed EasyKnock’s claims.”

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February 03, 2025 | New Jersey Law Journal

Was $1.3M in 'Incentive' Payments Commission? NJ Justices Weigh Arguments

If the justices determine the payment was a supplementary incentive it would bar the plaintiff from recovering 200% of lost wages and attorney costs and fees.

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January 31, 2025 | Law.com

Securities Action Targeting Polestar Alleges Mistakes in SEC Filings

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.

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January 31, 2025 | New Jersey Law Journal

High-Speed Crash With Police Vehicle Nets $1.6 Million Settlement

A $1.6 million settlement was reached for a Flemington woman who sustained a traumatic brain injury in a car crash with a Montgomery Township police officer.

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January 29, 2025 | New Jersey Law Journal

Disciplinary Board Criticizes Ethics Panel for Dismissing Charges Over Improper Firm Name

"Because the ... charges were dismissed, pre-hearing ... respondent did not have the opportunity to defend against those allegations during the ethics hearing,” the DRB decision said. “Consequently, we cannot, as a matter of fundamental fairness, independently impose any discipline based on those charges.”

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January 29, 2025 | New Jersey Law Journal

Retiring AOC Director Judge Glenn A. Grant Walks Away From Judiciary 'Tremendously Impressed' by New Jersey's Judges

"From my perspective, the judiciary is a talent-based organization," Judge Glenn A. Grant told the Law Journal. "We exist because of our decisions. We are a critical component of society based upon our membership's wisdom, knowledge and expertise. I walk away from this job, tremendously impressed by our judges."

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January 27, 2025 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Jury Awards $8M to Woman Injured by Employees Chasing Suspected Shoplifter

The defense made a $600,000 offer of judgment, which was turned down, the plaintiff's attorney said. However, he added that the plaintiff would have considered an offer of $2 million.

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January 24, 2025 | New Jersey Law Journal

Gibbons Reps Asylum Seekers in $6M Suit Over 2018 ‘Inhumane’ Immigration Policy

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.

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