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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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May 24, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

A Call to Gov. Murphy: Veto the 'Gut OPRA' Bill

We realize this bill is the handiwork of powerful forces that thrive in darkness, and we realize it would take great courage for the Governor to break with his party and send the "gut OPRA" amendments back for an overhaul.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

3 minute read

May 21, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Slip and Fall in Icy Parking Lot Results in $900K Settlement

The plaintiff's counsel asserted that the defendants were responsible for keeping the premises in a safe condition, but failed to take appropriate precautions.

By ALM Staff

4 minute read

May 21, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

Midmarket Roundup: Northeast Firms Seize Opportunities in Florida and California

Sills Cummis & Gross follows in a long line of Northeast firms opening in Florida; Philadelphia sees an influx of midsize law firm entrants; attorneys defending a U.K. tailor couldn't resist sewing-related wordplay following an appellate win; and a Shipman & Goodwin partner will moderate Yale's innovation summit.

By ALM Staff

6 minute read

May 20, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Active Pa. Federal Judge Gene Pratter, 75, Dies

Pratter, who died May 17—a day after she issued two opinions in cases she was handling—was a 20-year veteran of the federal bench.

By Max Mitchell and Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

May 17, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

'Canary in the Mine': Emojis, Emoticons Muddle Contract Considerations

At the root of the issue is the serious legal concern over whether there is a meeting of the minds such as to find and discern the parties' intent.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read

May 17, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Looming Title IX Changes Are an Unfortunate Step Backward

The regulatory regime being introduced this August is not the kind of justice system that students deserve.

By The New Jersey Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read

May 14, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

'A Naked Political Power Grab': Proposal To Change Appellate Division Appointment Process Is Pointless and Potentially Damaging

Consider the impact of appellate case processing if there are vacancies on the Appellate Division, due to delays, Senatorial Courtesy or infighting in the appointment process, and there cannot be temporary assignments, as there can be at present.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

5 minute read

May 10, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Municipal Attorneys Should be Cautious About Suits Following Acrimonious Regime Change

The newcomers may desire passionately to repudiate all that their predecessors have done, but the Superior Court is not a revolutionary tribunal.

By The New Jersey Law Journal Editorial Board

3 minute read

May 10, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

As Longest-Serving Chief Justice, Rabner Has Been a Great Steward of NJ Judiciary

Assuming that he serves until June 30, 2030 - despite his eligibility for retirement - he will serve one day more than 23 years.

By The New Jersey Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read

May 03, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Phila. Court Sanctions Bosworth Over Deposition Conduct in Heated Dispute With Kline & Specter

Along with granting the motion, Judge Fletman struck Bosworth's objections to 26 questions.

By Max Mitchell

4 minute read