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New York Law Journal

Albany Med Sued by Ex-Cafeteria Worker Who Accused Supervisor of Sexual Harassment

The complaint was filed in the federal Northern District of New York and lists the Albany Medical Center and Aramark food services as defendants.
3 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

How Hartford Lawyer Clinched $350,000 Settlement From His Client's Car Crash

An 86-year-old Wolcott resident who suffered a brain bleed in a car crash has settled his case for $350,000.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Preparing for and Defeating Wage & Hour Class Action Certifications as an Energy Company

Businesses can reduce their FLSA risk by properly evaluating workers, documenting their compensation structures, and modifying contracting practices.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Florida High Court Rules for Citizens Property Insurance on Question of Great Public Importance

The Florida Supreme Court opinion was in response to the Fifth District Court of Appeal certifying a "question of great public importance."
3 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

No Small Feat: Lawyer Secures $2M Personal Injury Settlement for 95-Year-Old Victim

The estate of a 95-year-old Enfield woman—whom a dog mauled to death—has settled its lawsuit over her death for $2 million.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Philip Morris Lawyers Dodge Sanctions for 'Vexatious Litigation'

In the opinion, U.S. Circuit Judge Beverly B. Martin pointed to attorneys listed for Philip Morris from six law firms around the country for what the district court claimed was "vexatious litigation" that "served no other purpose than to delay payment of the judgment."
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Beyond Physical: How a Waterford Attorney Showed Emotional Scars of Injured Cyclist

A Waterford attorney showed that PTSD played a big factor in his client's recovery following an incident in which a motorist struck his client's bicycle. The case settled for $250,000.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Decision Clarifies Contract Issue Regarding Grossly Negligent Conduct

In their New York Court of Appeals Roundup, Linton Mann III and William T. Russell Jr. discuss 'Deutsche Bank National Trust Company v. Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital Holdings', in which the court held that the public policy rule prohibiting parties from insulating themselves for damages resulting from grossly negligent conduct only applies to contractual provisions that either completely immunize a party or provide for solely nominal damages.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Cuomo, Democrats Welcome Lawsuit Against NYPD Officials, City Alleging Excessive Force

Legal defense organizations also commended the lawsuit and said the NYPD must be held accountable for its handling of the demonstrations.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY AG Files Suit Over 'Excessive' Police Force Used Against BLM Protesters

"There is no question that the NYPD engaged in a pattern of excessive, brutal, and unlawful force against peaceful protesters," she said in a statement.
5 minute read

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