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The Legal Intelligencer

2024 Election Litigation Will Be Just as Hectic as 2020 Despite Fewer Disputes, Attorneys Say

"It seems to have crept into the mindset of elected officials that, we have the election, and then we got to go to court," Kleinbard's Matthew Haverstick said.
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Daily Business Review

Questions Raised as Fla.'s Longstanding Common Law Merger Doctrine Conflicts With New Legislation

House Bill 799 was signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis and became effective on June 26, 2024. Through this legislation, codified in Section 704.09 of the Florida Statutes, the Florida Legislature created a new tool by which property owners can ensure the use of real property matches their expectations. But, will it become the subject of litigation?
9 minute read

Law.com

N.C. Employee's Contractual Dispute Over $70K in Unpaid Wages Allowed to Proceed, Federal Judge Rules

"It is not clear from the face of the complaint that plaintiff's breach of contract claim is barred by the statute of limitations because it is plausible that partial payments from defendant Adora made sometime between 2016 and 2022 tolled the statute of limitations. This is a factual issue that cannot be resolved at the motion to dismiss stage," U.S. District Judge William L. Osteen said.
5 minute read

Litigation Daily

Getting Ahead of Unfair Criticism of Judges

Judge Barbara Kronlund of San Joaquin County, California Superior Court has developed a presentation focused on the importance of judicial independence aimed at non-legal audiences that's been adopted by the local ABOTA chapter.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Court Orders Brooklyn DA to Hand Over Documents For Criminal Case

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decisions editors.
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The Recorder

Judge Rejects Students' Plea to Restart Golden Gate University's JD Program

The small San Francisco law school announced plans last year to move its remaining juris doctor candidates to two other schools, including one in Minnesota.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

After Retiring From NY Top Court, LeCours Opens New Chapter at Harris Beach

Lisa LeCours said she hopes to have an opportunity to provide consulting and support to other law firms appearing in appellate courts.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Noncompete Agreements: Key Updates and Implications for Pa. Employers

Changes in the world of noncompetition agreements (noncompetes) have been particularly prevalent in recent weeks, most notably including court activity barring the Federal Trade Commission's new noncompete ban and Pennsylvania's new law restricting the use of certain noncompetes for health care practitioners.
5 minute read

The Recorder

California High Court Denies Rehearing in Capital Case of Man Alleging Prosecutorial Misconduct

Four justices wrote that while allegations former Alameda County prosecutors rejected Black and Jewish jurors are "deeply troubling," a capital defendant should explore the claims in a habeas corpus proceeding.
3 minute read

Law.com

Beasley Allen Sues Co-Counsel Allen Smith for Supporting J&J's Talc Settlement

Beasley Allen claims Allen Smith owes $1.16 million in talc expenses. 'To allege that I have not performed my share of the work, and not paid my share of the expenses is laughable,' Smith told Law.com. "Looks like the pot is calling the kettle black."
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