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November 13, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

When Does Reckless Driving Qualify as Criminal Homicide?

What criteria is necessary for reckless driving to be considered criminal? Judge Louis Locascio provides insight.

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November 12, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Who Should Pay? Insurer Wants No Part of $30M Sexual Abuse Settlement

Markel Insurance Co., which has around $8 million in coverage, could be liable for the entire $30 million agreed to in the consent judgment because it was given a chance to tender its policy limits at the outset of the case but it was "just dismissive," John W. Baldante of Baldante & Rubenstein said.

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November 12, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Drugmaker Wins $70.5M After Fed Judge Says Generic Sales Were Blocked

"The court finds Sandoz’s lost profits following the launch of generic treprostinil were a natural and probable consequence of United Therapeutics' breach of its promise," U.S. District Judge Brian Martinotti said.

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November 12, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Lowenstein Hires Ex-FTX US General Counsel Ryne Miller to Lead Its Commodities, Derivatives Practice

Miller "has served on the front lines of the digital currency revolution, having been an essential and trusted adviser to many builders in the crypto ecosystem," said Ethan Silver, a partner at Lowenstein Sandler.

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November 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY Requiring Lawyers to Report Out-of-State Admissions, Public Discipline

A new rule set to take effect Dec. 1 requires New York attorneys to confirm whether they remain in good standing in out-of-state jurisdictions where they are admitted to practice law. It also requires all attorneys to disclose whether they have ever been the subject of public discipline in any other jurisdiction.

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November 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Many Lawyers Are Reeling From Election Results, but Leaders Are Staying Mum

“Firm leaders just aren’t talking about it,” said Katherine Wilson, co-founder of Fractional CMO. “In the quest for unity, they tend to say, 'Well, it’s just better to not say anything, because I don’t want to offend anyone.'"

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November 11, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

3rd Circuit Revives Class Action Against Bayer Over Benzene-Contaminated Products

“Since the contaminated products contained a defect that rendered them unusable, the products were worth less than their full purchase price,” Judge Cindy K. Chung said. “To hold otherwise would be to conclude that an unusable product is worth the same as a usable one—a conclusion that resists logic.”

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November 11, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Grappling With Safe Battery Handling and End-of-Life Concerns in the EV Revolution

"In the absence of responsible management, EV batteries that end up in landfills can release problematic toxins," write Baker Donelson's Elizabeth Haskins and Noelle Wooten.

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