By Marianna Wharry | May 15, 2024
"The jury's verdict is bittersweet for this wonderful family, which has been devastated by Craig Pierce's injury and the loss of his ability to function independently and practice law," Christopher Hurley, a founding partner at Hurley McKenna & Mertz, said in a statement.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By New Jersey Law Journal | May 14, 2024
This year's special section covers everything from the (un)likelihood of winning punitive damages, the appellate review of pain and suffering awards, and the "piercing the corporate veil" doctrine.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Melissa Terranova | May 14, 2024
"New Jersey, like most jurisdictions, applies a highly deferential standard of review and the appellate court assesses whether a damages award shocks the judicial conscience," writes Melissa Terranova, an associate with Wilson Elser.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By David G. Tomeo and Melissa A. Dziak | May 14, 2024
"This article explores the historical roots and status of the "piercing the corporate veil" doctrine in New Jersey and Pennsylvania," write David G. Tomeo and Melissa A. Dziak, shareholders with Marshall Dennehey.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Peter Espey | May 14, 2024
"Punitive damages are the exception and not the norm, particularly for medical malpractice cases," writes Peter Espey, a partner with Weber Gallagher.
By Riley Brennan | May 13, 2024
"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.
The Legal Intelligencer | Profile
By Aleeza Furman | May 13, 2024
"There was something liberating about losing $30 million," Ryan said. "It gave us a lot of impetus to make big and fast changes."
By Adolfo Pesquera | May 10, 2024
The Supreme Court took the case because the court had not addressed the validity of a claim for medical negligence that results in an unplanned pregnancy and birth of a healthy child, Justice Rebeca Huddle said.
By Alex Anteau | May 9, 2024
"[The defense was] doing our work for us, and we were fine with that," the plaintiff-appellees said.
By Charles Toutant | May 6, 2024
The physician said he instructed the patient to see an oncologist or a primary care doctor after seeing the MRI results, but the patient disputed that claim, according to plaintiffs attorney Paul da Costa.
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