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October 18, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

'Well-Documented' Medical Records of Alcohol Consumption Rates May Be Considered for Life Expectancy Costs, Judge Finds

"Mackey's medical records indicate that various health care providers view this alcohol use as a health risk factor. As such, this information is highly probative of Mr. Mackey's long-term health care costs and life expectancy," U.S. District Judge Gerald Austin McHugh said in a premises liability case against Chipotle.
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October 18, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Dechert Partners With Wharton School for Associate-Level Business Training Program

The firm is following in the footsteps of Milbank and Weil, which have pursued similar tie-ups with top business schools.
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October 18, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

From M&A to Music Fest, Ballard Spahr Attorney Hosts Week-Long Jam Session With Help of Clients

Greg Seltzer's Philly Music Fest has grown from two shows in two nights at one venue to seven nights at six venues across the city.
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October 18, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Phila. Attorney Hit With Ogletree Deakins' $32K Bill for Failing to Comply With Court Orders

"From the get-go, the plaintiff's attorney, Seth Carson, has treated as optional the court's orders, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, his opponent's requests and his own professional obligations. And he has declined to exercise the option," U.S. District Judge Gerald J. Pappert wrote, ordering that the plaintiff's attorney pay more than $32,000 in fees.
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October 18, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Judge Shuts Down Efforts to Expand Scope of Discovery in Ozempic MDL

Judge Karen Marston held that, despite plaintiffs' arguments to the contrary, marketing discovery is not relevant to the broad legal issues the court has prioritized for early resolution.
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October 18, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

US Supreme Court Tosses Out Decision Letting 18-Year-Olds Carry Guns During Emergencies in Pennsylvania

There were no noted dissents in the high court's brief order. It lets stand a ban on people aged 18 to 20 carrying guns in public during a declared state of emergency.
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October 18, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Say 'YES': Reinventing Yourself in the Legal Profession

You will land new clients or land on your feet in a more supportive environment if you embrace the unfamiliar by saying "yes" to new work, experiences and opportunities.
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October 18, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Sixth Circuit: Consumer's FCRA Complaint Regarding Inaccurate Spousal Support Obligation Passes Muster

The court held Berry sufficiently pleaded Experian violated the FCRA by continuing to publish the allegedly inaccurate information about his support obligations despite receiving the court orders.
9 minute read
October 18, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Oct. 18, 2024—Klehr Harrison, Fisher Phillips

Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg announced that Grant Phelan was recently elected as Chair-elect of the board of directors for the Law Firm Alliance (LFA) at the organization's Fall Meeting in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on Sept. 20.
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October 18, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Ethics of Addressing Opposing Counsel's Factual Errors

The primary focus of a lawyer's duties under the Model Rules is always to the lawyer's client (diligence, competence, confidentiality), with only limited and basic duties that apply to third parties or to opposing parties or counsel.
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