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November 09, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

'The Phone Has Been Ringing': As Number of Astroworld Lawsuits Escalates, So Do Litigators' Concerns

With the rising number of suits comes a panoply of different law firms and a question of whether consolidation may be the ultimate—and most practical—course of litigation.

By P.J. D'Annunzio

4 minute read

November 04, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Heather Suarez Remembered as Champion for Women in the Legal Profession

Suarez told the Law Journal in 2016: "The profession needs to view its women lawyers as lawyers first and foremost, and make all career opportunities available to each of their women attorneys."

By P.J. D'Annunzio

3 minute read

November 04, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Third Circuit Denies Early Termination Despite Probation Officer's 'Extraordinarily Offensive' Relationship With Defendant's Girlfriend

But the circuit court did take the district court to task for finding that the inappropriate relationship was likely to exacerbate the need for the defendant to continue undergoing mental health treatment as a condition of his supervised release and thus militated against early termination of his probation.

By P.J. D'Annunzio

3 minute read

November 04, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Accident Causing Brain and Spinal Injuries Yields $1.3 Million Settlement in Bergen

A woman who suffered spinal injuries and a traumatic brain injury when her car was struck from behind agreed to a $1.275 million settlement in her…

By Charles Toutant | P.J. D'Annunzio

5 minute read

November 03, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

AmerisourceBergen's First Ever Diversity Officer Sues Company for Alleged Discrimination

"It also has been a blunt deterrent to the principles of diversity and inclusion for which he has built a national reputation and which ABC falsely billed to the public to enhance its image nationally and globally," the complaint said.

By P.J. D'Annunzio

3 minute read

November 02, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Defense Counsel Hit With Sanctions by Lackawanna Judge Alleges Preferential Treatment for Plaintiffs Counsel in Crash Case

A Lackawanna County judge had words for counsel representing the Hertz rental car company who failed to comply with discovery deadlines in an injury lawsuit. But one member of the defense team said he and his co-counsel are up against a plaintiffs attorney who has the homefield advantage.

By P.J. D'Annunzio

3 minute read

November 02, 2021 | Law.com

DOJ Sues Nasal Spray Maker for Allegedly False Claims of COVID Prevention

"Most COVID-19 infections start in the nose," defendants Xlear Inc. and its CEO Nathan Jones said in a statement. "It makes common sense to wash your nose. People have been using nasal cleansing to fight respiratory illnesses going back thousands of years."

By P.J. D'Annunzio

2 minute read

October 28, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Amid Circuit Split, 3rd Circuit Clarifies Government's Ability to Dismiss False Claims Cases

"We conclude that the government is required to intervene before moving to dismiss and that its motion must meet the standard of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure," the court said.

By P.J. D'Annunzio

4 minute read

October 27, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Superior Court Ruling Invalidates 'Regular Use' Exclusion in UM/UIM Policies

Counsel for the plaintiff said the decision was a win for accident victims and a blow to insurers, who "have been getting a free ride all these years."

By P.J. D'Annunzio

3 minute read

October 26, 2021 | Law.com

DC-Area Attorney Disbarred for 'Pervasive Incivility' and Borderline 'Malicious' Behavior

"[Respondent's] apparent distaste for his opponents spawned a host of unnecessary motions, needlessly increasing defendants' costs and wasting the court's time," the Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission's petition said.

By P.J. D'Annunzio

3 minute read