3rd Circuit Revives Fosamax MDL Over Questions of Preemption
The decision, which the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit said was a "close call," hinged on whether an informal communication in the form of a letter the FDA sent to Merck was sufficient to establish preemption.Driving in New Jersey While Using Handheld Cellphones Is Still a Significant Problem
We continue to believe that a three-point imposition for a first offense would likely bring about a substantial decrease in the number of such offenses.'The Megaphone Is Cheap': As Social Media Dominates, Publishers' Intermediary Role Dwindles
As the recent anti-immigrant riots in England illustrate, it is now possible to stir up lynch mobs on a national scale with a falsehood.Johnson & Johnson Files Third Talc Bankruptcy in Texas
Beasley Allen opposed the Chapter 11 case, which includes up to $10 billion in nominal compensation to talc claimants. 'This proposed compensation is a gross undervaluation,' principal Andy Birchfield said in a statement to Law.com.Title Insurance Agency on Hot Seat Over Homebuyer Fees, Alleged Kickbacks
In the latest case, the complaint says consumers typically know little about title insurance and decisions about which insurer to use are typically made by lawyers, realtors, mortgage brokers or lenders.On the Move and After Hours: Riker Danzig; Goldberg Segalla; Malamut Law; Cathedral Kitchen
Riker Danzig welcomes its fall associate class; Malamut Law adds an associate; and more moves.Bausch & Lomb Sues Competition Over Copycat Formulation and 'Confusingly Similar' Product Name
This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.OceanFirst Bank Reaches $15M Settlement Over 'Redlining' Allegations in New Jersey
"We are committed to ensuring that everyone in New Jersey has access to the American dream of homeownership, regardless of race, color, or national origin," said U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger. "This agreement is an important step in leveling the playing field and removing illegal and discriminatory barriers in residential mortgage lending."'I Don't Want to Die Fearfully': Outsiders Can't Get Help to Die in NJ
Plaintiff and hospice physician Paul Bryman said in a statement that the ruling "means I cannot provide non-resident patients who request this gentle-dying option with care consistent with their values and wishes at one of the most important moments in their lives."Trending Stories
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