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February 29, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Appellate Division Upholds Dismissal of Former Partner's Suit Against Boutique Firm, Remands $800K Fee Award

"We are very pleased with the Appellate Division decision affirming the dismissal of all Zidel's claims and we look forward to remand for the court to expand on the basis for awarding fees," counsel for Lerner David, Brian Molloy of Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, told the Law Journal.
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February 29, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Cities Can't Get Fees From Netflix and Hulu: Court Finds No Basis

"To find a right of action for the municipalities would mean the (Board of Public Utilities) would no longer hold all enforcement authority. Because this would change the plain meaning of the (Cable Television Act), we find no constitutional basis for finding a private right of action for municipalities," Judge Jane Roth wrote for the court.
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February 29, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Shhh ... Litigation Funding Can Remain Confidential—For Now

"Due to the lack of transparency in [third-party litigation funding] arrangements, parties to litigation and judges are oftentimes not aware of potential conflicts of interest, have no reasonable way of gauging improper outside influence by funders on litigation strategy or settlement decisions, or other ethical concerns with funding arrangements," said Anthony Anastasio, president of the New Jersey Civil Justice Institute.
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February 29, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

2 Sex Abuse Victims Settle Consolidated Case Against School District for $6M

"Many of us heard that these cases just are not worth that much money," said John Baldante of Baldante & Rubenstein. "But these Winslow Township Board of Education cases prove that these cases have more significant value than they ever had in the past. The paradigm has changed."
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February 29, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

In a First, a Geolocation Privacy Class Action Will Go to a Jury

The class action Mata v. Digital Recognition Network is scheduled for jury trial on May 17 and is brought on behalf of 23 million California residents, represented by Chicago firm Edelson.
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February 29, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Appellate Division Reverses Trial Court's Dismissal of Lawsuit

"But trial court judges must tread carefully in granting a dismissal with prejudice, knowing that, unless the circumstances are egregious with multiple failures to comply with a court order and discovery requests, their decision may be reversed by the Appellate Division," writes litigation attorney Betsy G. Ramos.
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February 29, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Tracking Generative AI: How Evolving AI Models Are Impacting Legal

A running compilation of how the legal landscape continues to be shaped by generative AI tools, from GPT technologies to art generation tools and beyond.
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February 29, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Don't Wait Up: Lack of Expertise, Talent Holding Back Generative AI in Legal Industry

A survey from Consilio found that many legal professionals don't feel prepared to use generative AI technology. But adequate generative AI training might not be readily available.
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February 28, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

A New Ruling Could Affect Plaintiffs Suing Boys and Girls Clubs of America

The decision turned on whether New Jersey has jurisdiction over the national group or just its local affiliates.
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February 28, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

'The Changing Landscape of the Judicial Crisis': Appellate Division Allows Venue Change in Med-Mal Case After Moratorium Lifted

"This case shows the changing landscape of the judicial crisis, and why the governor and Legislature need to fully staff our courthouses around the state," plaintiffs counsel Christina Vassiliou Harvey of Lomurro, Munson, said. "This decision does not resolve the problem of a grossly understaffed judiciary around the state. While there has been movement, judicial nominees should be vetted and approved so that litigants' cases can be heard as expeditiously as possible in a convenient forum."
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