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Daily Report Online

'I Pressed That Button': Judge's Activation of Panic Alarm Cited in Ethics Hearing

"When I pressed that button, I sat there and just waited and finally a deputy came," testified Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson.
9 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Inside the Courtroom: Honda Asks Judges to Side With It on Seatbelts

Respondent attorney Jeffrey Levinger argued the 770-page driver manual was of no use because it made only three references to the seatbelt and did not emphasize the "vital importance of reattaching that anchor belt into the seat when the seat is returned to its upright position."
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Justices Mull Whether Retired State Trooper Is Still Entitled to Free Health Insurance Despite Alleged Clerical Error

An error by the New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits in offering a retired New Jersey state trooper retirement health benefits free of charge was before the New Jersey Supreme Court Tuesday for oral arguments.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Supreme Court Weighs Exceptions in Workers' Comp Statute for Injuries During Commute

"What I am suggesting is that we read the statute—and it could have been written better—to be sure," Chief Justice Stuart Rabner said.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Judge's Ethics Hearing Reveals Double Standards, Training Challenges

"I couldn't help her with the day-to-day operations of her court," testified former Douglas Judicial Circuit Chief Judge David Emerson.
9 minute read

International Edition

For In-House Counsel It's All About Relationships, GCs Say

Three high-profile general counsel canvas how they help their teams have more impact outside the legal department.
5 minute read

International Edition

Corporate Legal Departments Need to Show Their Value, GCs Say

In-house counsel need to be present and technology, including generative AI, is not going to be able to replace a business's trust in a human lawyer, chief legal officers said at the ALM General Counsel Summit in Sydney.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

NOT GUILTY: Broward Lawyer Secures Win for Parkland Cop

Scot Peterson's Broward County attorney Mark Eiglarsh hugged his client, who sobbed on hearing the judge read the verdict in court.
1 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Three Newly Confirmed Superior Court Judges Headed to Hudson County

In addition to unanimously approving the nomination of Michael Noriega to the New Jersey Supreme Court, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved three nominees to the Superior Court, including a member of Gov. Phil Murphy's cabinet.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Supreme Court Pick Michael Noriega Unanimously Clears Senate Judiciary Committee

"I commend the Senate Judiciary Committee for unanimously approving the nomination of Michael Noriega to the New Jersey Supreme Court," read a statement issued by Murphy. "I am especially pleased that his nomination received bipartisan support and I thank Senate President Nick Scutari and Judiciary Committee Chair Brian Stack for their leadership and partnership. I look forward to Michael's confirmation by the full Senate."
4 minute read

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