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New Jersey Law Journal

'Judge Adubato Got It Exactly Right' on Nuanced Promissory Estoppel

"It's not common to apply promissory estoppel to deed recording, but it's not common for a seller to so disregard its recording as Newark District did here," said Thomas O. Johnston of the Johnston Law Firm in Montclair, representing the Friends of Team.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

For the First Time, Texas Court Hears Oral Arguments

Justice April Farris said it appears the state's intent is to withhold everything and warned that, "at some point we have to draw a line," asking then where the line should be drawn.
4 minute read

Law.com

State Appellate Court Affirms $4M Prejudgment Interest Award on $40M Wrongful Death Verdict

"Here, Farmers retained defense counsel to represent Mason against Mabie's wrongful death claim. In doing so, defense counsel became an agent of Farmers for the purposes of defending Mason in this lawsuit. Thus, defense counsel's receipt of Mabie's settlement offer via certified mail constituted receipt by Farmers," wrote Missouri Appellate Judge Edward R. Ardini.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

'A Complete Sideshow': Judge Mutes Giuliani, Denies Sanctions in $10 Million Sex Abuse Litigation

"You should strongly consider finding other counsel," Judge Nicholas Moyne told the disbarred Rudy Giuliani, who is appearing pro se.
4 minute read

Law.com

Saying 'No Answer Is Required' Is Insufficient Under Fed Rules of Civil Procedure, Court Says in Novel Ruling

"Nothing in Rule 8(b) permits a party to refuse to respond to an allegation because it purportedly is a 'legal conclusion' or 'speaks for itself,'" wrote U.S. District Judge Gorton for the District of Massachusetts.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Misconduct Watchdog Says Central NY Judge Set to Resign Amid Probe Into Alleged Mishandling of Protection Order

A town and village justice from Wayne County, was being investigated for improperly issuing a protective order. She agreed to step down on Dec. 31.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Lawsuit Against Amazon Could Reshape E-Commerce Landscape

The case highlights a growing trend of challenges brought against third-party sellers like Amazon and Walmart.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Waiting in Limbo: Who Will Kemp Appoint—And When?

At least two judges and four attorneys are waiting to learn if they'll be appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp to judicial vacancies in the Houston, Rockdale and Tifton judicial circuits.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Campaign Finance Records Show Lawyers Have a Clear Favorite in Pa. Attorney General Race

Plenty of firms and lawyers have invested in the attorney general race, and particularly in the Democratic candidate.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Bangladeshi Officials Risk Arrest in Decades-Long $32M Dispute with Doral Power Company

"Many foreign governments make poor decisions; they don't pay attention to the law or to court awards," said Harold E. Patricoff, a partner at Duane Morris in Miami.
3 minute read

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