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October 07, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Turning the Tables: Defense Litigators Embrace Lawsuits, Alleging Fraud at Plaintiffs Shops

"This is a new direction in civil litigation and a new approach by the defense," said Tyson & Mendes partner and head of communications Ashley Fetyko.
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October 05, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Appellate Division Ruling on Uber Eats Contract Highlights Evolution of 'Holding the Pen' Concepts

By handing the iPhone to their daughter, the plaintiffs handed their 21st century "pen" to her.
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October 04, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Parker McCay Shareholder Calls Indicted Conduct 'Practice of Law'

"For purposes of this motion, Philip Norcross does not deny any of the facts alleged in the indictment. He denies that they constitute crimes." Philip A. Norcross said in the motion.
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October 04, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

'Kissed Women Without Their Consent': Judge Removed From Bench

The judge approached a woman on the dance floor, "inappropriately dancing and gyrating towards her," which prompted her to leave the dance floor, the Advisory Committee on Judicial Conductv said. He followed her to the women's restroom and jammed his foot in the doorway, preventing her from closing the door, saying, "wait, wait, let's take a shot [of alcohol]," the ACJC said. After multiple complaints about his behavior, the judge was asked to leave, the ACJC said.
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October 04, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

On the Move and After Hours: Bressler; Archer; Javerbaum Wurgaft; Weinberg Kaplan

A founding principal returns to Bressler; Archer welcomes six associates; and more moves.
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October 03, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Sued Over $3M Theft From Law Firm, Attorney Claims Malicious Prosecution

"McElroy has no proof Nicole [Alexander] took a dime. She has had to spend over $100,000 to defend herself on a meritless claim," Jeffrey Pollock, Alexander's lawyer, said.
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October 03, 2024 | Law.com

The Growing Tension—And Opportunity—in Big Law Nonequity Tiers

Large law firms continue expanding their nonequity tiers each year, as firm management exerts tighter control over who receives firm profits.
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October 03, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Lands Among Top Destinations for Corporate Bankruptcies

According to the report, the Garden State beat out the Southern District of New York, which has long been a mainstay of top bankruptcy venues.
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October 03, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Superior Court Vacancies on Upswing: 'We Appear to Be Going Backwards'

Sen. Jon Bramnick, a Republican who represents Middlesex, Morris, Somerset and Union counties, told the Law Journal that there is a package of three judges ready to go.
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October 03, 2024 | Law.com

BD Settles Thousands of Bard Hernia Mesh Lawsuits

The settlement with Becton, Dickinson and Co., or BD, resolves nearly 25,000 cases in federal multidistrict litigation and more than 15,000 in state courts in Rhode Island, where Bard is headquartered.
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