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October 15, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Jury Awards $11M Over Postop Treatment of Perforated Esophagus

"There was evidence that the plaintiff was suffering from nine out of 10 and 10 out of 10 pain for a period of weeks, plural," the plaintiff's attorney said.
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October 15, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Promoting Diversity in the Business of Law Is Good for Business

Promoting diversity in the business of law is good for business—and it's the right thing to do. Increased diversity provides clear benefits to law firms and the businesses that hire them, just as in other areas of commerce; these benefits extend from decision-making and innovation to representation that aligns with the world we live and work in.
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October 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Law Firms Sue Clients for Unpaid Legal Fees as Big Law Collection Goals Ramp Up

Gibson Dunn, Baker McKenzie; ArentFox and Dorsey & Whitney are among those who have filed claims in New York lately, whether in court or arbitration.
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October 15, 2024 | National Law Journal

When in Doubt: What's a Dubitante Opinion, and Why Do Judges Write Them?

The name comes from the Latin word meaning "doubtful" and is typically used to express reservations with a majority decision's rationale without declaring it wrong.
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October 14, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Attorney Wants Out of Case Representing Ex-Law Firm Administrator

Chatham, New Jersey, attorney Anthony Gruppuso filed a motion to be relieved as counsel for John Dunlea in McElroy Deutsch's civil suit seeking to recoup the more than $3 million that Dunlea allegedly stole from the law firm.
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October 14, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Does Free Speech Trump Confidentiality in Harrassment Investigations?

"In a complaint filed by Usachenok against Mayo, Sanders and the N.J. Department of Treasury, she not only alleged discrimination by Mayo, but also challenged the confidentiality directive of N.J.A.C. 4A:7-3.1(j)."
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October 14, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Cutting Partner Compensation Becomes Routine in Big Law

Some firms are making sharper pay cuts of partners, helping them pay their top performers.
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October 14, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Bar Report — Oct. 14, 2024

New Chair Plans to Invigorate Certified Attorneys Section The New Jersey State Bar Association offers 80 sections, committees and divisions for members…
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October 13, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Appellate Division Rulings Remind Us That, Despite Arbitration's Informal Nature, There Are Rules

Where a particular procedure is important to a client, the draftsman must know the applicable rules and their consequences.
7 minute read
October 11, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Johnson & Johnson's 3rd Talc Bankruptcy Will Remain in Texas

A bankruptcy judge ruled on Thursday that Johnson & Johnson's third Chapter 11 case to resolve thousands of talcum powder lawsuits would remain in Texas.
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