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Lawyers Should Oppose Firms' Rampant Illegal Age Discrimination, Attorney Writes

A disturbing trend is emerging in major market law firms across the country, and it will likely impact you or someone you know. Law firms are slashing the salaries of attorneys and forcing them to retire simply because of their age.
12 minute read

New York Law Journal

Panel Refuses to Legalize 'Aid in Dying' Procedures

Advocates of "aid-in-dying" lost a bid to exempt the practice from state laws banning assisted suicide when the First Department unanimously rejected their claims Tuesday.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Taking Away the Keys: Legal Issues of Older Drivers

In his Elder Law column, Daniel G. Fish writes: Along with DWI and DUI, a new motor vehicle infraction category may be emerging: DWO (driving while old). Old age can be linked with deficits that directly impact the ability to safely control a motor vehicle, and the older driver raises issues of liability for health-care providers, policy questions for government officials and ethical issues for family members.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

State Bar Seeks Changes to Power-of-Attorney Law

The New York State Bar Association is lobbying to change New York's power-of-attorney statute, which its members say is fraught with procedural pitfalls that pose "significant and severe repercussions" for both lawyers and clients.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Elder-Care Employment Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

A lifetime employment ban preventing people convicted of an enumerated crime from working in the care of older adults is unconstitutional, the Commonwealth Court has declared.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Lawyer Must Pay Legal Fees in Undue Influence Case

A lawyer who was found to have exerted undue influence over his mother must reimburse her estate for legal fees and costs stemming from a suit over his handling of her finances, an appeals court has ruled.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Lawyer Must Pay Legal Fees in Undue Influence Case

A lawyer who was found to have exerted undue influence over his mother must reimburse her estate for legal fees and costs stemming from a suit over his handling of her finances, an appeals court has ruled.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

When Nursing Homes Use Guardianship Law to Collect Debts

In his Elder Law column, Daniel G. Fish writes: Some nursing homes having billing disputes with residents have turned to the guardianship statute to resolve the issue. Judicial and legislative pressures are now mounting to prohibit them from using this method to collect payment.
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Judge Expands Domestic Violence Act to Cover Elder Abuse

Victims of elder abuse can use the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act to obtain restraining orders against their abusers, a New Jersey judge has ruled in a case of first impression.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Domestic Violence Prevention Advocates Honor Prosecutor

An advocacy group for the prevention of domestic violence has chosen a prosecutor as the first recipient of an award meant to highlight male role models working to build a peaceful community.
2 minute read

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