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New Jersey Law Journal

Does OPRA Cover Police Dashcam Videos? Supreme Court Will Decide

The New Jersey Supreme Court will hear the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office's appeal in a case examining whether the public can access videos recorded by police dashboard cameras.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Court Gave Needed Guidance on Video Playback

In 'Hayes,' the court has provided clear guidelines for the handling of evidential issues that occur with some frequency. Since prior opinions on these issues have been principally by the Appellate Division, it is helpful and appropriate that the bench and bar have now guidance by our highest court.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Key Tips on Handling a Difficult Lawsuit When It Comes to Malpractice

Here are some key tips that may help you prove your claim and win your medical malpractice lawsuit.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Decisions Highlight Risk of Unintended Implied Waivers of Privilege

White-collar attorneys will continue to employ the attorney proffer to advance their clients' interests in responding to investigations, even while on occasion accepting the consequence of some limited waiver of privilege over the facts they strategically divulge.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

Preserving Privilege in Government Investigations in Light of 'SEC v. Herrera'

In terms of practical impact, the decision in 'SEC v. Herrera' appears to expand the scope of materials that may be obtained as a result of actual waiver through disclosure, and further blurs the line between subject matter waiver and actual waiver. Both results unfortunately provide potent new tools for litigants seeking to obtain materials previously considered privileged.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Cosby Local Counsel Seeks Exit Amid New Bid to Discredit Charges

Cosby's lawyers allege that prosecutors failed to disclose an interview with a co-worker of Andrea Constand.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judge Recommends Stiff Sanctions for NYPD's 'Pattern' of Delay, Noncompliance

U.S. Magistrate Judge Cheryl Pollak said the city "should be concerned" over the procedures in place to make sure interactions with police are being appropriately handled.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judge Urges Action to Curb 'Overbroad' Digital Search Warrants

Overbroad search warrants for digital evidence are “all too common” in New York, are often green-lighted by busy judges who are focused on processing motions and are the product of a system based on outdated statutes, a Manhattan judge said in a ruling to suppress warrants for evidence in a murder case.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Sole Proximate Cause Cited in $1.5 Million City Settlement With Pedestrian Hit in Crash

Henry Cartagena is scheduled to receive $1.49 million from Bridgeport following an accident in which he was struck by a car while standing on the sidewalk. A defective light was to blame for the accident, Cartagena's attorney said.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Latest Bail Reform Ruling: Pretrial Defendants Can't Call Adverse Witnesses

"The CJRA permits a defendant to proceed by proffer at the detention hearing. That means a defendant need not subpoena police officers, victims or State's witnesses," a New Jersey appellate panel ruled.
3 minute read

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