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Here's What's in the Proposed California Lemon Law Legislation

A deal between General Motors and the plaintiffs bar lobby would make it tougher for defective-car owners and their lawyers to sue automakers for civil penalties.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Cleared After 5 Years of Working Under Suspicion, Lawyer Assesses the Damage

The court has been "very receptive" to the concerns raised by the NJSBA, "including that these cases take way too long and that the approach of the OAE was overly prosecutorial," Jeralyn Lawrence, a former NJSBA president, said.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

Radio Station Beats Coral Gables Mayor's Defamation Lawsuit

"Mr. Lago looks forward to advancing this matter further so that journalism motivated by malice and a reckless disregard for the truth is held accountable," said Mason A. Pertnoy, who represents Mayor Vince Lago.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Right-to-Know Law Policy Update in Wake of Anonymous FOIA Buddy Record Requests

The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records (OOR) released a memo confirming that FOIA Buddy is operated by people who have a stated goal of efficiently promoting government transparency and accountability in a cost-effective manner for all involved and that the OOR found no indication that FOIA Buddy is part of a phishing, scraping or scamming activity.
9 minute read

Daily Report Online

Democrats, Others Seek to Toss Kennedy Off November Ballot in Georgia, New York

In New York on Monday, a trial opened in suburban Long Island in another lawsuit challenging Kennedy's place on the state's presidential ballot in November. In Georgia, challengers argue that, because Kennedy used the New York address, his petitions should be voided.
5 minute read

Law.com

State Appellate Court Affirms Historic $40M Drunken Driving Verdict Against Driver and Vehicle's Owner

The appellate court disagreed with the defendants' claims that the $40 million award was excessive. Furthermore, the court rejected one of the defendants' claims that the plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence to prove negligent entrustment against her and wrongly found her liable for $27.5 million in damages as the vehicle's owner.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Law Deans Sign Off on Ethics Panel's Newest Member as Body's Constitutionality Heads to NY's Top Court

The New York State Independent Review Committee of deans from New York's 15 American Bar Association-accredited law schools, completed its formal review and signed off on Hochul's nomination of James Caras to serve on the 11-member Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government.
2 minute read

The Recorder

9th Circuit Lifts Portions of Injunction Blocking California's Kids Online Safety Law

A three-judge panel agreed that some reporting language in the Age-Appropriate Design Code Act is unconstitutional. But the district court should not have blocked other provisions, the judges said.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

'Courts Do Get It Wrong': Legal Experts Discuss State-Law Certification Pros and Cons

"Certification sounds great in theory, but doesn't always work efficiently in practice," said Vikram David Amar, a professor of law at the University of California, Davis. "It doesn't always generate the clear answer that the federal court is looking for."
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Exploring Pennsylvania's Latest Liquor Law Adventures

The recent legislative changes and reforms by the PLCB mark a significant step forward for Pennsylvania's liquor industry. As the state continues to adapt and modernize its laws, consumers can look forward to a more dynamic and enjoyable experience.
6 minute read

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