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'It Never Stopped': Retiring Phila. President Judge Fox Reflects on Leading Court Through Crises

"Some people wanted to slow down and some people wanted to speed up. It was a very difficult time trying to navigate that," she said. "It was a lot of sleepless nights."
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Juror Dynamics in a Post-Pandemic World: How COVID-19 Made It Harder for Jurors To Agree

Although the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have driven a wedge among jurors, there are steps parties and courts can take to foster greater cooperation that will benefit the jurors themselves, the parties and the overall civil justice system.
7 minute read

Law.com

State-Funded Health Care Facility Entitled to Qualified Immunity Against Employees' COVID-19 Claims, Rules 1st Circ.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a certified nursing assistant's lawsuit against a state-funded healthcare facility, concluding that the defendants were entitled to qualified immunity.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judges Are Not 'Employees' of the New York State Court System (as Far as Title VII Is Concerned)

A recent decision in a vaccine-mandate lawsuit held that state court judges are not "employees" of the court system under Title VII, showing that lawsuits brought in response to pandemic-era employment restrictions have not become moot as the world continues to transition to a post-COVID mindset.
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

DCR Issues Finding of Discrimination for Community College Employee Fired After Contracting COVID-19

A disability discrimination complaint, filed by a Mercer County Community College employee fired after he contracted COVID-19 and was hospitalized on a ventilator, has been resolved, according to Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin.
3 minute read

Law.com

At Oral Arguments Over Whether Death Certificates Are Public Records, Ohio Justices Weigh Health Privacy Concerns

"So, under your reading, there is no protection at all under the Ohio health privacy law for someone, once they die, for their health information?" Justice Pat DeWine asked plaintiffs counsel.
9 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Fired for Not Returning to the Office? Employee Alleges Discrimination

"As a result of the defendant's failure to provide a reasonable accommodation to the plaintiff, and the defendant's termination of the plaintiff's employment he has suffered harm, including a loss of the wages and benefits of employment and pain, suffering, and emotional distress," the suit claims.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

As Lateral Moves Stay Robust, Law Firms Name New Talent Leaders

Squire, Sidley Austin and Hogan Lovells have all announced new leadership in roles that oversee hiring and talent.
4 minute read

International Edition

Carnival Cruises Loses COVID Class Action Case in Australia

Carnival was negligent and deceptive, Australia's Federal Court finds.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Kirkland Partner Moves to Baker McKenzie as Firm Seeks 'Long-Term Play' to Expand PE, Replenish Talent

Erika Lopez is a "rising star" in private equity and M&A, said Baker & McKenzie, which is trying to replenish lawyers ranks with young talent in Chicago.
3 minute read

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