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Max Mitchell

Max Mitchell

Max Mitchell is ALM's Regional Managing Editor for The Legal Intelligencer, New Jersey Law Journal, Delaware Business Court Insider and Delaware Law Weekly. Follow him on Twitter @MMitchellTLI. His email is [email protected].

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January 12, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Finally, a Small Deal on Liquor Licenses

Many critics thought the system was archaic and inequitable and hindered competition with neighboring states.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

3 minute read

January 12, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Who Is the Client? Recent Appellate Division Ruling Provides Useful Reminder

The result should not be surprising to attorneys. However, we suspect that it would unpleasantly surprise many owners of closely held corporations.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

2 minute read

January 09, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

ALM's Grezlak Joins Furia Rubel as Legal Marketing Firm Expands Services

Grezlak joined the group last week after having worked at ALM, parent company of The Legal, for 30 years, most recently as editor-in-chief of legal themes, regional brands and Law.com, overseeing ALM's U.S.-based legal newsroom.

By Max Mitchell

3 minute read

January 05, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Rules Committee Wants to 'Add Teeth' to Frivolous Filings Sanctions

According to the explanatory note, the committee took up the issue in the wake of the long-running saga involving medical malpractice attorney Nancy Raynor, who filed suit against a group of lawyers who had won a $1 million sanction against her in 2014, before it was tossed by an appellate court.

By Max Mitchell

4 minute read

January 05, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

State Regulation Requesting Confidentiality in Investigations Should Be Upheld

We know from experience that witnesses in such investigations are often reluctant to speak freely when they know their statements will be made public.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

5 minute read

January 05, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

'Not Just a Big Firm Issue': Attorneys Must Be Informed About the Corporate Transparency Act

We have written before on beneficial ownership, the Corporate Transparency Act, and the American Bar Association's revision to ABA Model Rule 1.16…

By Law Journal Editorial Board

2 minute read

January 02, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Judge Cites Plaintiffs' Counsel in Halving $19M Nursing Home Verdict

The case was filed on behalf of the estate of 70-year-old Patricia O'Donnell who allegedly died as a result of improper care at the nursing facility in which she lived.

By Max Mitchell

4 minute read

December 28, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Motor Vehicle Case Crashes in Mistrial After Defense Raises Questions About Prior Settlement

"The court is going to have to hire more translators and court reporters because my client and the judge found that defense's misconduct couldn't un-ring the bell," Thomson said.

By Max Mitchell

3 minute read

December 26, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Industry Standards Evidence Inadmissible Following 'Tincher,' Pa. Supreme Court Says

In an emailed statement, Reed Smith's Jim Beck, who is representing the defendants, said the ruling "minimized the effect of what the Pennsylvania legal community thought at the time was a transformative reappraisal in Tincher of Pennsylvania's uniquely strict approach to strict liability."

By Max Mitchell

5 minute read

December 26, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report: Additional Common Pleas Judges, Professional Licesnsing

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of Dec. 18. The Pennsylvania Senate and the state House of Representatives are scheduled to reconvene Jan. 2.

By Max Mitchell

6 minute read