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New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Bankruptcy Chief Judge Discusses Court Process, Stability and the Importance of Having NJ Cases Filed in NJ

"It has always been a concern for me and my judicial colleagues (as well as the bar) that there have been Chapter 11 cases in which a company's headquarters or significant facilities and operations were in New Jersey, but the filings were elsewhere."
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Law.com

FTC's Ban on Noncompete Agreements Struck Down on the Eve of Implementation

"This means in essence that, unless a federal appeals court reverses Judge Brown's decision—and we are admittedly only at the end of one phase of the likely three-phase judicial process as appeals are next—the FTC's noncompete rule will not take effect on Sept. 4," employment lawyer Mark S. Goldstein said.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Collin County Judge Awards Up To $1.6M Attorney Fees in Real Estate Case

The jury found Megatel Homes waived a right of first refusal agreement to buy the property from 13MC by breaching its contract, meaning the redevelopment can continue.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Munsch Hardt Elevates Dallas Real Estate Shareholder to CEO

Dallas shareholder David Coligado, who has held various leadership roles at Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr including head of the real estate section, was elected CEO and will succeed Phil Appenzeller on Jan. 1, 2025.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Class Action Decertified in Houston, Dallas Landlord-Tenant Utility Fee Dispute

Four law firms representing former and current tenants of a large multifamily company allege the tenants were illegally charged a water billing utility fee.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Chief Bankruptcy Judge Finds Ex-Judge David Jones Acted in Bad Faith in Connection With Informal Interview

Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Edwardo Rodriguez of the Southern District of Texas issued an opinion on Friday sanctioning former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones to 7.5 hours of ethics-related continuing legal education.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Court Split: Are Hospitals Liable for Acts Performed on the Dead?

The parents argue the "directly related health care" element is not satisfied because Aiden's autopsy was unrelated to the health care provided.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Ex-Judge David Jones, Jackson Walker and Kirkland Win Dismissal of Lawsuit

Jones previously resigned from his bench last October.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

CenterPoint Energy Asks for MDL to Stay Proposed Class Actions

The petition was filed Wednesday, two days after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his office opened an investigation into the company for potential violations of Texas law relating to its conduct during Hurricane Beryl.
4 minute read

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