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Man Can't Sue Veterinarian for Emotional Damages
While acknowledging the bond between a pet and its owner, a state appeals court in Florida has refused to allow Robert Bruns Kennedy to sue his basset hound's veterinarian for emotional damages. A dog may feel like family, but state law classifies canines as personal property, not kin, ruled the 1st District Court of Appeal. Kennedy is limited to recovering $50 for the vet bill and $350 for the value of his furry friend, Fred, who died during treatment.Clinton's Legal Eagles Eyeing Exits and Offers
Some of the most sought-after lawyers in Washington, D.C., won't be bringing rosters of loyal clients with them to their new firms. Instead, with the Clinton administration entering the home stretch, the legal talent that has law firm managers and headhunters salivating is found in the government.Cite as: Corsello v. Verizon New York, Inc., 39610/07, NYLJ 1202472251742, at *1 (App. Div., 2nd, Decided September 14, 2010)Before: Mastro, J.P., Leventhal, Be
Let Them East Cake- for the 11th Circuit's Birthday
Jonathan [email protected] the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is a formal place-quiet as a monastery, except in the courtrooms, where black-robed judges pick at lawyers' arguments until their suits unravel.But on Tuesday, the first-floor lobby was filled with staffers and judges eating slices of red velvet and chocolate birthday cakes-to celebrate the 11th Circuit's 21st birthday.Are Mandatory Arbitration's Victories Paving Mediation's Way?
The legal forces favoring mandatory arbitration of employment disputes have won notable victories in recent weeks. But the fierce resistance to arbitration by the plaintiffs' bar may be having an effect, too. The close scrutiny of arbitration's pluses and minuses may even be paving the way for wider use not of arbitration itself, but of mediation.Superstar N.J. Litigator Suspended Pending Disbarment
A special ethics master has found that a celebrated New Jersey litigator embezzled $1.75 million from awards he won for clients, and the state Supreme Court last week suspended James Carney pending disbarment proceedings. Carney's case is unique because the allegations suggest he might have been entitled to some of the money in dispute if he had bothered to apply to judges for enhanced fees based on his sterling performance at trials. Also uncommon is how long the investigation took -- four years. Some of tState AI Legislation Is on the Move in 2024
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