May 02, 2023 | Law.com
ACLU Staffs Up for New Initiative: 'State Supreme Courts Are More Important Now Than Ever'"It's not just the absence of protections from the U.S. Supreme Court," said Matt Segal, one of two senior staff attorneys tapped for the ACLU's new State Supreme Court Initiative. "It's also that we have seen in many ways that state supreme courts are important in the lives of people across this country and often act in important ways to protect them."
By Riley Brennan
4 minute read
May 01, 2023 | Law.com
Colorado High Court: Bankruptcy Discharge Doesn't Accelerate Mortgage Payments or Trigger Statute of Limitations"If upheld, the division's rule would have the perverse result of making it more difficult for individuals in bankruptcy proceedings to keep their homes," said the court.
By Riley Brennan
5 minute read
May 01, 2023 | Law.com
In Fee Fight, State Appeals Court Rejects Contractual Interpretation That Would Result in 'Windfall' to 1 Law FirmIn a dispute over a contingency fee following a lateral move, the Kansas Court of Appeals ruled that the only reasonable interpretation of a law firm's operating agreement with one of its now-former owners is the one that allows the firm to recover under the doctrine of quantum meruit.
By Riley Brennan
6 minute read
May 01, 2023 | Law.com
Federal Judge Nixes Regeneron's Request for Additional Discovery in False Claims Act Suit"Under the circumstances, the court can see little benefit in permitting additional discovery, and without question the burden and expense of continued discovery greatly outweigh any likely benefit to be gained thereby," wrote Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV for the District Court of Massachusetts.
By Riley Brennan
6 minute read
April 28, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Peter Sala Runs for Erie County Court of Common PleasI have represented well over 1,000 clients in my career. I have treated each with the understanding and compassion they deserve. Voters can be assured that I will serve them the same way when hearing their cases.
By ALM Staff
3 minute read
April 28, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Thomas McCabe Runs for Chester County Court of Common PleasMy experience in a broad range of practice areas from litigation, to estate planning and administration, land use/municipal, guardianships, appellate and juvenile law, combined with my litigation experience set me apart as a judicial candidate.
By ALM Staff
4 minute read
April 28, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Magisterial District Judge Paige Simmons Runs for Chester County Court of Common PleasIn private practice, I represented everyone from indigent tenants to multibillion dollar corporations in all types of civil litigation from small claims to landlord tenant to complex litigation as well as corporation side matters through my general counsel work.
By ALM Staff
6 minute read
April 28, 2023 | Law.com
Iowa High Court: Unreasonably Delayed Response Can Equal 'Refusal' Under State's Open Records Act"The Governor's Office wanted a rule that it and its agencies can ignore public records requests without any consequences. Instead, the Iowa Supreme Court has ruled that nobody is above the law," said attorney for the plaintiffs, Thomas Story of the ACLU of Iowa, via a press release.
By Riley Brennan
6 minute read
April 27, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Federal Judge Tosses Business Interruption Claim, Rejecting Argument That COVID Caused 'Damage' Necessitating 'Repairs'"Although Plaintiff clearly has attempted to plead around these rulings by alleging damage and consequential repairs, the only 'damage' the complaint specifically describes is the presence of viral particles on surfaces, and the only 'repairs' described are the cleaning (specialized as it was) of Amphenol facilities, the installation of additional barriers and workspaces, and the replacement of HVAC units and filters," the court said.
By Riley Brennan
4 minute read
April 27, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Rachel Berry Runs for Delaware County Court of Common PleasThe main reason voters should support Rachel is that she brings the judicial and legal experience our court needs and demonstrates her impartiality and commitment to fairness with a hardworking, compassionate demeanor.
By ALM Staff
6 minute read
