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Federal Judge Finds Independent Contractor's Counterclaims Not Barred by Jury Waiver Provision

"Absent clear language and considering the presumption against waiver, we are reluctant to extend a jury waiver provision to a separate document that could have easily included its own waiver provision," said U.S. District Judge John F. Murphy of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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New York Law Journal

Pryor Cashman Lures Warshaw Burstein Management Committee Lawyer

Maxwell Breed said he left 60-lawyer Warshaw Burstein because he "felt like his practice could benefit from a broader platform and a deeper bench."
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

'Draconian': Trump Counsel Appeals $454 Million Civil Fraud Judgment

If upheld, defense counsel argues the judgment would grant the New York attorney general "limitless power to target anyone she desires, including her self-described political opponents."
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Alleged Racial Discrimination; Succession Defense: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses "Elango Medical PLLC v. Trump Palace Condo," where the court dismissed claims by a doctor alleging she was barred from renting in Trump building because of her race, and "Owl Creek Properties, LLC v. Timmons," where the respondent established a succession defense and the court dismissed the holdover proceeding.
18 minute read

Daily Business Review

Miami Judge Enters Defense Ruling in $3M Land Dispute

"This case involved two years of litigation against well-resourced plaintiffs from a large firm," said Eduardo A. Maura, the managing partner at Ayala Law.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Cracked Sidewalk? Supreme Court Rules Abutting Property Owner Is Liable

"When the Legislature ... fails to provide guidance to property owners and innocent injured parties, it is the responsibility of the courts to do so," writes former Superior Court Judge Louis F. Locascio.
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

$1.2M Verdict for Jogger Is Headed to Appellate Division as Parties Contest Liability for Uneven Sidewalk

At the center of the case is a dispute over a defective public sidewalk and whether a commercial property owner or a municipality is obligated to make repairs. The case is headed to the Appellate Division.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Why Morrison & Foerster Is Transitioning Into a Hybrid Office Model in Miami

The office serves as the firm's springboard to Latin America, and consequently, its attorneys are already working across geographies. One benefit is likely cost savings in the pricey South Florida market.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Kirkland Client Dodges $60 Million Fraud Claim With Summary Judgment

Plaintiff's fraudulent inducement and breach of contract claims ignored the defendant's contract right to walk away from the deal by forfeiting its $3 million deposit, Kirkland & Ellis attorneys told the court.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Navigating Commercial Lease Agreements in Fla.: A Few Key Clauses and Negotiation Strategies

In Florida's real estate market, both landlords and tenants benefit from well-crafted lease agreements. For landlords, understanding certain key clauses and implementing strategic negotiation tactics can not only protect their interests but also enhance property value.
5 minute read

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