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July 09, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Law Firm Faces Libel Suit After Reposting News Article About Its Case

Although Javerbaum Wurgaft's client has his own suit against Holtec, the litigation privilege does not apply because the law firm made defamatory statements that went beyond those in the complaint, Holtec's suit claims.
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July 09, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Norcross, Law Firm Leader Co-Defendants Enter Not-Guilty Pleas to Criminal Charges Involving Camden Waterfront Scandal

On Tuesday, George Norcross III, along with his brother, Philip A. Norcross, a managing shareholder and CEO of Parker McCay, and William M. Tambussi, a partner with Brown & Connery, among others, pleaded not guilty before Mercer County Judge Peter Warshaw Jr.
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July 09, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Rhyme and Reason: The Legal and Ethical Challenges of Using Rap Lyrics as Evidence

"The portrayal of rap lyrics as literal expressions of criminal intent ignores the longstanding tradition of adopting personas, exaggeration, and hyperbole for artistic effect," writes the NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board.
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July 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Menendez 'Put His Power Up for Sale,' Prosecutor Tells Jury in Closing Argument for Senator's Bribery and Extortion Trial

The government argued that the jurors have seen, through the course of the nearly two-month-long trial, "a clear pattern of corruption."
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July 08, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

$7.95 Million Settlement Reached for Motorist Hit by Sheriff's Officer

"My partner, Robert Banas, did a great job defending the motions," Barry R. Eichen, a shareholder with Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, said. "After that was successful, our demand went up. Judge Ramsey was instrumental in the way she negotiated this case. People say she is tough, but I think she is one of the smartest judges on the bench."
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July 08, 2024 | Law.com

Data Breach Class Actions Begin to Pile Up Against Prudential Insurance

ALPHV Blackcat, the "notorious" cybercrime group, is likely behind the attack, the complaint contended. The group is known for ransomware and data extortion. The personal data will also likely be sold on the dark web, the plaintiffs alleged.
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July 08, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Bar Report — July 8, 2024

The NJSBA's weekly report.
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July 08, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland's $40 Million Haul from Rite Aid Bankruptcy Doubles Initial Compensation for Opioid Victims

Opioid claimants are set to receive $20 million upon the bankruptcy's conclusion, plus $27.5 million in deferred payments.
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July 05, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Schenck Price Promotes New Managing Partner

John Ursin replaced Gary Werner on June 17.
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July 05, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Municipal Judge Accused of 'Inappropriately Touching' Employees at Holiday Party, Vulgar Posts on Social Media

"Some of respondent's inappropriate behavior, including kissing the women without their consent, was captured on camera when respondent invited himself into photos with the women in a photo booth," the complaint against the Elizabeth municipal judge said.
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