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New York Law Journal

Workers Deserve Reform to 1847 Wrongful-Death Law—History Tells Us Why

New York State legislators have twice passed the Grieving Families Act to reform the state's outdated wrongful death statute-Yet Gov. Kathy Hochul has bowed to the special interest groups who want to keep the status quo, the president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association writes.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

New Federal Independent Contractor Rule Differs From NJ's ABC Test

"The new rule sets forth a non-exhaustive six-factor test to determine whether a worker should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor," write Adam Busler and Lauren Wright of Fox Rothschild.
7 minute read

The Recorder

State Bar Settles on $125 Licensing Fee Increase Request

The bar also will ask the Legislature to approve a new billing model that will charge lawyers annual licensing fees tied to their occupations.
3 minute read

Law.com

9th Circuit to Rehear Claims Over Law Prohibiting Secret Recordings of Public Conversations

The court previously concluded that the state's wiretapping law, Section 165.540(1)(c) of the Oregon Revised Statutes, which bars secretly taping in-person conversations in public spaces, was unconstitutional, which effectively revived a lawsuit from Project Veritas.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

'Love It But Leave It': Lawyers Have Mixed Reviews for 'Compromise' Direct-Action Statute Repeal

"When you get to a point where everybody's a little bit upset, maybe you've finally found a bill that can get past both chambers and get signed by the governor," said Sen. Blake Tillery, R-Vidalia, when he introduced the bill this legislative session.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

The Green Amendment—A Dissenting View

"The proposal may have a feel-good quality for its advocates, but it is not the right approach in New Jersey," writes environmental attorney Lewis Goldshore.
4 minute read

The Recorder

California Chief Justice Calls on Lawmakers to Embrace Court Technology, Reject Attacks on Rulings

In her annual State of the Judiciary address, Patricia Guerrero lamented "partisan attacks on court decisions."
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY Judge Declares Social Media 'Products' May Be Liable in Buffalo Racist Massacre

Erie County Supreme Court Judge Paula Feroleto allowed the case to proceed, siding with the estates of those murdered in a mass shooting motivated by racist ideology.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Caveat Emptor No More! Let the Seller Beware?

Irwin Izen shares his thoughts on an amendment to Article 14 of the NYS Real Property Law, also known as the Property Condition Disclosure Act, which takes effect on March 20.
12 minute read

New York Law Journal

Lawyers, Lawmakers Debate Merits of NY Bill Targeting Social Media Algorithms Used to Captivate Minors

If the bill is approved, New York's AG would be empowered to bring lawsuits enjoining the platforms, or seek damages or civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation.
4 minute read

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