By Brad Kutner | April 19, 2022
Tuesday's panel was particularly hostile to the hemp groups' lack of evidence for showing harm caused by a DEA rule change.
By Allison Dunn | April 19, 2022
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held that a neuropsychologist falls within the definition of "physician" under Civil Procedure Rule 35, regarding a judge's order for the physical or mental examination of a person.
Texas Lawyer | Analysis|Expert Opinion|Investigation|Q&A
By Ali Mosser | April 18, 2022
If a non-party fails to comply with a valid and enforceable subpoena without adequate excuse, a court can hold the non-party in contempt and punish the non-party by fine or imprisonment (Tex. R. Civ P. 176.8). A Texas court can also compel the non-party to respond to the discovery subpoena, say Cantey Hanger attorney Ali Mosser.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Law Journal Editorial Board | April 17, 2022
Despite recognizing its heavy docket, we urge the Appellate Division to review motions for leave to appeal with liberality when a trial court decision could be wrong and result in unnecessarily long and costly litigation or an issue would become irremediable.
By Jasmine Floyd | April 15, 2022
Lawyers requested more than $5.6 million in attorney fees in the Engle-progeny case.
New Jersey Law Journal | Analysis
By Matheu D. Nunn, James M. DeStefano and Alyssa S. Engleberg | April 15, 2022
The entry of a default judgment in a divorce matter is generally not a "victory" for either party—at least not until the "ink has dried" and thereafter faded due to a lengthy passage of time.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Edward T. Kang and Ryan T. Kirk | April 14, 2022
The Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure are modeled after their federal counterparts and share much of the same language. Both contain provisions codifying the attorney work-product doctrine, and both use the phrase "prepared in anticipation of litigation" in defining the scope of this privilege. Despite this seemingly similar language, however, a stark distinction has emerged between the two.
By Colleen Murphy | April 13, 2022
The court held that "notice of a claim or mere negotiations cannot serve to toll a statute of limitations. Likewise, the carrier had no affirmative obligation to remind plaintiff the statute of limitations was about to expire."
By Andrew Goudsward | April 13, 2022
The Biden administration agreed to change federal law enforcement policies on responding to protests, providing a partial resolution to four lawsuits filed against police and Trump administration officials.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Louis Locascio | April 11, 2022
For the second time in one year, the court held that subsequent medical malpractice defendants are not entitled to a pro tanto (full) credit for an initial tortfeasor's settlement.
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