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August 09, 2024 | Law.com

Fighting an Employee: Here's When Brian Sutherland Says Employers Should Throw in the Towel

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Brian J. Sutherland of Beal, Sutherland, Berlin & Brown outlines his top litigation considerations for employers faced with discrimination claims.
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August 08, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Supreme Court Finds DWI Case 'Illuminates a Flaw' in Notification Procedures Post-'Cassidy'

"Given the fallibility of the notification procedures post-'Cassidy,' the parties will now be entitled to discovery, which is already readily available and capable of unearthing the procedural irregularities caused by Dennis's misfeasance," Justice Michael Noriega said.
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August 08, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

In Malpractice Suit Against Anesthesiologist, $4.2M Settlement Is Far Greater Than Insurance Coverage

"What I think the plaintiffs bar really needs to focus on is you can get more than the coverage, and for some reason, it's not been done very often," the plaintiff's attorney said.
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August 08, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Impact of the 'Loper Bright' Decision on New Jersey State Deference

"A careful review of state law reveals significant similarities between New Jersey agency deference and 'Chevron' that will likely lead to similar challenges and a newfound ability to push back against state regulatory actions," write Marc Rollo, Charles Dennen and Thomas Tyrrell of Archer.
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August 08, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Retiring Justice Lee A. Solomon—'I Never Forgot What It Was Like to Be a Trial Lawyer'

"I want people to remember me fondly as a member of the court at every level and, frankly, at every job," retiring Justice Lee A. Solomon said. "That is the best I could ask for."
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August 07, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

$2.59 Million Settlement Reached for Construction Worker Crushed by Cement Truck

"At the end of the day justice was served," Andrew Prince of Tobin, Kessler, Greenstein, Caruso, Wiener & Konray told the Law Journal. "The contractor and the subcontractor were rushing to finish a project without dealing with their No. 1 priority, which is the safety of their workers."
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August 07, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Carrier Tenders Nearly $500K in Coverage Following Rear-End Truck Collision

The case, "Oliviera v. Pereiras," was filed in Middlesex County Superior Court. The plaintiffs were represented by Lisa Lehrer of Brandon J. Broderick LLC, of River Edge, New Jersey. John J. Kapp of Gregory P. Helfrich & Associates represented the defendants.
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August 07, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Are Beach Umbrellas Too Dangerous? The Consumer Protection Safety Commission Weighs In

"There are countless ... reports of unfortunate injuries being sustained by beachgoers as the result of flying beach umbrellas," writes Reed Smith's Gregory D. Speier.
8 minute read
August 06, 2024 | The American Lawyer

The Path to Equity Partnership Is Lengthening. Are Firms Making the Change in Good Faith?

While a recent suit against Duane Morris alleges the firm is using the firm's non-equity tier to goose partner profits, some market observers see the ever-extending path to the equity partnership as a recognition of firms' legitimate business needs.
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August 06, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Am Law 200 Firm Faces 3rd Legal Malpractice Suit in 4 Years—This Time Over Alleged Unlawful Distribution

Eckert Seamans and other defendants are facing a lawsuit filed by Keyport Towers & Marina over alleged unlawful distributions from marina operations without applying the funds toward unpaid loans and other obligations, according to the complaint.
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