John D Rue

John D Rue

September 17, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

Think Twice Before Negotiating Settlement of Client's Claim and Your Fees at the Same Time

An open question is whether plaintiffs' counsel must avoid such "bundled" settlement offers as an ethical matter because they result in a conflict between the lawyer's interests and the client's.

By John D. Rue

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August 27, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Impact of Private Public Interest Law Firms on NJ Civil Rights Litigation

If more private practice lawyers embrace the private public interest law firm model, both they and society are likely to benefit.

By John D. Rue

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June 04, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ School Districts' 'Too Expensive' Defense in Special Ed Lawsuits Does Not Fly

The "it's too expensive" defense is nonsense in the special education law context. If a school district accepts federal funding, it must provide a minimum level of special education services to its students.

By John D. Rue

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