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'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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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.
4 minute read

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.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

'As I've Grown Older': John Morgan Looks Back at a Life in Law

"Older attorneys need to stick around to share their experiences and all that they've learned with the younger generation, or else firms will crumble," John Morgan on the value of attorneys holding off on retirement.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

A Word on Hearsay: Using Prior Statements Under Pennsylvania and Federal Rules

Although hearsay evidence is generally prohibited, the definitional carve-outs and exceptions provide trial judges with the latitude to admit trustworthy evidence that would otherwise be excluded. Both the Pennsylvania Code and the Federal Rules of Evidence recognize such exceptions, but they approach their admissibility and use with distinct priorities and limitations.
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New York Law Journal

Recent Developments With Personal Jurisdiction in Aviation Accident Products Liability Litigation

Cases arising from aviation accidents present unique jurisdictional challenges. Two recent cases from the U.S. Supreme Court have expanded the scope of both general and specific jurisdiction to expand a plaintiff's options of favorable fora to bring products liability claims against an aviation manufacturer.
15 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

$8M Settlement Reached in Wrongful Death, Negligence Suits Against Phila. Foster Agency

"In terms of information that was available about the house, I don't know that I've seen a worse placement before," said Kline & Specter's Nadeem Bezar about the agency's decision to place two girls in a home with a history of violence, among other concerns.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Muhammad Ali's Daughter Accused of Ignoring South Florida Judge

The plaintiff claimed Khaliah Ali Wertheimer has not complied with court orders for discovery and other legal matters.
4 minute read

Law.com

Judge Sides With McDonald's In Attorney-Client Privilege Dispute With Former Executives

"McDonald's has successfully asserted a privilege 'shield' to prevent disclosure of actions we believe were unlawful, but the case continues, and we look forward to trial," said the plaintiffs' attorney, Jonathan I. Loevy of Loevy & Loevy in Chicago, following attempts to gain access to outside counsel's investigation.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Attorney Wants Out of Case Representing Ex-Law Firm Administrator

Chatham, New Jersey, attorney Anthony Gruppuso filed a motion to be relieved as counsel for John Dunlea in McElroy Deutsch's civil suit seeking to recoup the more than $3 million that Dunlea allegedly stole from the law firm.
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