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March 15, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

New Rule 702 Raises Hurdles for Experts in Federal Court

"An amendment to Federal Rule of Evidence 702 no doubt will raise the hurdles to be cleared by experts in the eyes of some federal judges, but the Committee Note accompanying the amendment should provide some comfort to the proponents of expert testimony," according to Quentin Brogdon of Crain Brogdon.

By Quentin Brogdon

7 minute read

March 14, 2024 | The Recorder

Guess What? Voters Hate Taxes

"The electorate and the legislature share the state's lawmaking power, so the electorate's power to propose and adopt tax laws is at least as broad as the legislature's," write David A. Carrillo and Stephen M. Duvernay of the California Constitution Center at Berkeley Law.

By David A. Carrillo and Stephen M. Duvernay

6 minute read

March 14, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

On the Move and After Hours: Fox Rothschild; Ogletree Deakins; Norris McLaughlin; Brach Eichler; Seiden

Brach Eichler promotes 10 attorneys; Ogletree Deakins welcomes a shareholder; and more moves.

By Donovan Swift

8 minute read

March 14, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Why the Senate's Offensive Questions to Adeel Mangi Should Concern Us All

"To those who share Mangi's background, the message is loud and clear: If you wish to serve your country, don't bother," writes Rahat N. Babar, a former judge on the Superior Court of New Jersey.

By Rahat N. Babar

4 minute read

March 13, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Mediation v. Arbitration: Which Forum Is Better to Resolve Your Dispute?

"What is the key to a successful mediation? It starts with the selection of the right mediator," according to Betsy G. Ramos, co-chair of the litigation department at Capehart Scatchard.

By Betsy G. Ramos

8 minute read

March 13, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

What's on Your Mind? How Juror Questions Alter Texas Civil Trials

"Big picture, juror questions can help the jury feel a sense of ownership over the trial and lead to higher levels of engagement and understanding," according to Daniella Main and Mia Falzarano of Alston & Bird.

By Daniella Main and Mia Falzarano

8 minute read

March 12, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

At the Intersection of Law and Technology: Navigating Generative AI in the Legal Industry Part 2

"Although it is evident that GenAI-generated legal work can be unreliable, it doesn't signify that its use should be entirely prohibited in legal settings," write K. Lance Anderson, Benton B. Bodamer and Andrew M. Robie.

By K. Lance Anderson, Benton B. Bodamer and Andrew M. Robie

4 minute read

March 12, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Employment Law Special Section 2024

This year's Employment Law Special Section covers everything from service animals, to cyberattacks, to remote workers, and much more.

By New Jersey Law Journal

3 minute read

March 12, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Other Side of the Coin: Distinctions Between Rule 23 Class Actions and FLSA Collective Actions

"Collective actions differ from Rule 23 class actions in a variety of important ways, including the composition of the collective, the application of the statute of limitations, and the standards for certification," write Alex A. Pisarevsky and Walter M. Luers of Cohn Lifland Pearlman Herrmann & Knopf.

By Alex A. Pisarevsky and Walter M. Luers

8 minute read

March 12, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

A Year Later, Questions Remain About the Temporary Workers' Bill Of Rights

"In addition to pay equity on the average rate of pay, the law requires that temporary laborers in the designated classifications also be paid the 'average cost of benefits,'" writes Alba V. Aviles of Fisher Phillips.

By Alba V. Aviles

7 minute read