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October 24, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
'Erie' and Pa.'s Exclusion of Evidence of Compliance With Government StandardsThe Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling that barred evidence of a product manufacturer's compliance with government (and industry) standards in a strict liability design defect case.
By Stephen McConnell and James Beck
13 minute read
October 24, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Florida's Lawyers Champion Access to Justice for AllAs we celebrate Pro Bono Week during the last week of October, it is a fitting time to reflect on the profound impact that Florida's legal community has in providing access to justice, particularly for the most vulnerable among us.
By Roland Sanchez-Medina Jr.
5 minute read
October 24, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
The Challenge of Reasonableness in DiscoveryCan both plaintiffs and defendants—opposing parties in an adversarial system—ascribe the same meaning to "reasonableness" to cooperate in discovery? Is it reasonable to believe that adversarial parties are likely to reach an agreement as to what is "reasonable" in discovery? The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure answer with a resounding "yes."
By Patricia E. Antezana
7 minute read
October 24, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal
Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Finalist: Patricia LeePatricia Lee is a partner and chair of Connell Foley's ERISA and benefit plan litigation group. What is the single most important ingredient…
By New Jersey Law Journal
3 minute read
October 24, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal
Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Finalist: Catherine van KampenThe New Jersey Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony later this fall.
By New Jersey Law Journal
2 minute read
October 24, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal
Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Finalist: Ian MarxThe New Jersey Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony later this fall.
By New Jersey Law Journal
3 minute read
October 24, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal
Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Finalist: Robert Austin Jenkin IIThe New Jersey Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony later this fall.
By New Jersey Law Journal
3 minute read
October 23, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Preparing for the Inevitable: The 2024 Election and How Employers Can Stay Ahead of US Immigration Law ChangesRegardless of who wins, employers and visa or green card beneficiaries will inevitably face changes that affect their futures.
By Hector Chichioni
5 minute read
October 23, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
If You Are Too 'Busy' to Communicate With Your Client, You Better Think AgainClients that are unversed in litigation may have difficulty understanding why their case is "not moving" or "taking so long." Lawyers facing these types of questions cannot simply ignore the client's requests for updates.
By Matthew Brunelli
5 minute read
October 23, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal
Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Finalist: Michelle PallakThe New Jersey Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony later this fall.
By New Jersey Law Journal
3 minute read
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