May 22, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pa. Appeals Court OKs New Trial After Counsel 'Profoundly' and 'Pervasively' Tainted Previous Trial"In light of the unique circumstances of this case, the trial court's decision to grant appellees' motion for a new trial was based on careful observation of the proceedings and thoughtful consideration of the parties' interests and their arguments," Judge Dubow said.
By Riley Brennan
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May 20, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pa. Justices Agree to Reconsider Longstanding Statutory Employer Defense Precedent"The doctrine was created to protect injured workers and is now being used primarily to hurt them. The doctrine has no need this day and age. We look forward to presenting our arguments to the court," said David B. Pizzica of Pansini and Pizzica Law Group.
By Riley Brennan
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May 20, 2024 | Law.com
Missouri AG Investigates Faith-Based Discrimination Against Kansas City's Social Media Post Against Harrison Butker"Missourians of faith deserve to know why Kansas City officials decided to attack Mr. Butker for his deeply held religious beliefs. My office will not tolerate religious discrimination from City officials," Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said in a statement.
By Riley Brennan
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May 20, 2024 | Law.com
Snapchat Faces Wrongful-Death Suit Following 'Sextortion' Scheme Involving 13-Year-Old BoySnapchat is accused of strict liability and negligence in a wrongful-death suit where a 13-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide after he was a victim of a "sextortion scheme," according to the federal lawsuit filed in South Carolina.
By Riley Brennan
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May 20, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Judge Clears Path for Genesis Diagnostic's Dispute Over $419K of Lab TestingIn opposition, Kaiser argued Genesis failed to allege sufficient facts to show a contract existed, claiming the lab failed to adequately plead it "received a valid assignment of benefits from anyone."
By Riley Brennan
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May 17, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Judge 'Raises Eyebrow' to Products Liability Suit Against Amazon, but Sustains ClaimsIn his complaint, the plaintiff had noted ratings and identifiers for the product, and had contended that an Amazon vehicle delivered the cream to his barber.
By Riley Brennan
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May 16, 2024 | Law.com
Judge Allows Grainger to Recoup $1.5M From Former Exec's Incentive Package Following ConvictionGrainger was granted recoupment against its former vice president of total rewards, Scott Witz, for $1.38 million in incentive awards and $292,692 in cash incentive payments, for compensation awarded during a period he used his company-issued laptop to allegedly possess child pornography, according to the opinion.
By Riley Brennan
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May 15, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Justices Consider Health Care Providers' Liability for Denied Care Under the Mental Health Procedures Act"If someone is at the height of a mental health crisis and truly in need of commitment and wants to have voluntary commitment, it just seems so preposterous to me that they would be expected, in connection with that, to fill out an application," Chief Justice Debra Todd said Tuesday.
By Riley Brennan
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May 14, 2024 | Law.com
Sixth Circuit Joins Sister Circuits on Questions About Jurisdiction for Online Retailers"Regardless of the type of business at issue, if a company holds itself out to a jurisdiction's business and does regular commerce there, it has fair warning that it could be subject to suit in that location," Stranch concluded.
By Riley Brennan
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May 13, 2024 | Law.com
Out-of-State Physicians' Responses to Patient Messages Not Enough to Establish Jurisdiction in Med-Mal Case, Court Finds"Here, the communications between Ms. Carter and Wake Forest are more aptly characterized as isolated or attenuated, and are insufficient to give rise to jurisdiction," Justice Cleo E. Powell said in the May 9 opinion.
By Riley Brennan
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