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New York Law Journal

Federal Judge Certifies Class of Filipino Nurses in Human Trafficking Case

A federal judge has certified a class of Filipino nurses who have brought human trafficking claims against New York's largest network of for-profit nursing homes who say they had to stay with the company or face getting hit with $25,000 lawsuits.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Breach of Contract Statute of Limitations as Applied to the 'Gist of the Action' Doctrine

In Coleman v. Duane Morris, 58 A.3d 833 (Pa. Super. 2012), the Superior Court precedentially established two causes arising from legal malpractice: negligence; and breach of contract.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Court: Deducting Premiums for Expired Policies Isn't Bad Faith—But It May Be Conversion

A federal district court in Pennsylvania has rejected a bad-faith claim against a life insurer brought by a married couple that alleged that it had continued to deduct premiums from their bank account after the policies had expired—although the court did permit the couple to proceed with their claim for conversion.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Dispute Over $19M Med Mal Accord Should Move Out of Phila., Court Says

A dispute stemming from allegations that Abington Memorial Hospital withheld documents that could have significantly increased the value of a nearly $20 million settlement should be heard in the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, the Pennsylvania Superior Court has ruled.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

At High Court, Lawyers Haggle Over Language in Appliance Repair Contracts

The New Jersey Supreme Court on Wednesday kicked off its 2018-19 term by hearing arguments over the enforceability of a mandatory arbitration clause in a consumer contract.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Warranty Period for Non-Functioning Software: Does it Accrue?

The warranty is among the most essential terms of a software license, as the provision often concerns the functionality and capability of the software.…
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Thrivest's Suit Against Solo Practitioner Clears Hurdle

A Philadelphia judge has declined to toss a litigation funder's lawsuit that alleges a solo practitioner failed to distribute settlement proceeds to the lending company after his client took out a cash advance to pursue a personal injury claim.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

Rocket Lawyer, ConsenSys Partner to Develop Legal-Specific Smart Contracts

The companies expect the blockchain-powered contract service for legal consumers, deemed Rocket Wallet, to be ready by early 2019.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Business Dispute Among Family Members Leads to $5 Million Verdict in Ocean

In Uzzolino v. Mitrow, an Ocean County jury on June 20 awarded a bankruptcy trustee $5 million following a dispute involving the sale of a family-owned…
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Arbitrator to Decide Proper Forum for Ex-Trump Campaign Staffer's Claim, US Judge Rules

U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman broke gently with a state court judge handling the underlying harassment case brought by a former Trump campaign staffer who is fighting an attempt by the campaign to force arbitration.
4 minute read

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