Government

Spotlight coverage on federal regulatory agencies, judicial nominations, financial disclosures and ethics, state and federal lobbying; and congressional investigations

New York Law Journal |News

HUD Hits Facebook With Administrative Complaint, Alleging Housing Discrimination

Ian Lopez | August 17, 2018

HUD's complaint comes in an ongoing SDNY litigation against the social media company for alleged discrimination on grounds such as sex, race and family status.
Daily Report Online |News

US Attorneys Announce $110M Award for Crime Victims

Katheryn Tucker | August 17, 2018

All three U.S. attorneys for Georgia and the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council announced Friday the creation of what they called the largest crime victim assistance award in history—$110 million.
The Recorder |News

Deal Would Allow First Audit of Judicial Performance Agency

Cheryl Miller | August 17, 2018

Two years ago, lawmakers ordered the first audit of the commission in its 56-year history. The commission is a regular target of criticism from judges and family law advocates.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Malvern Workers' Comp Office Fends Off Move to Montco—For Now

Max Mitchell | August 17, 2018

The workers' compensation facility at Century Plaza in Malvern is expected to stay put—at least until the start of next year.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Most Comparison Disciplines Lack Scientific Validity, Report Finds

Amelia Maxfield | August 17, 2018

For nearly a decade the Pennsylvania Innocence Project has been successfully challenging the use of unvalidated or outdated forensic sciences through advocacy for those wrongly convicted.
Corporate Counsel |News

GCs Turning to Outside Counsel for Calm in the Trade War Storm

Phillip Bantz | August 17, 2018

Trade lawyers are trying to ease and manage the anxiety of corporate clients while grappling with capricious trade policies. “A lot of this is new, uncharted territory. We're definitely in strange times,” said one source.
National Law Journal |News

Manafort Judge, Citing Threats, Refuses Media Request for Juror Names

C. Ryan Barber | August 17, 2018

Judge T.S. Ellis said he himself has received threats during the trial.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Third Circuit Precedents Offer Rays of Hope in Wake of 'Jennings'

Golnaz Fakhimi | August 17, 2018

lthough public opinion about immigration detention is divided, the due process requirements of our Constitution are clear: immigration detention is lawful only if implemented through fair procedures and done for a legitimate purpose, namely, preventing danger to the community or preventing flight from immigration enforcement.
Daily Report Online |News

Isakson, Perdue Boost Kavanaugh From Senate Floor

Katheryn Tucker | August 17, 2018

“There's no better person to do the job,” U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson said. “Brett Kavanaugh is the real deal.”
New York Law Journal |News

AG Candidate Unveils Proposal to Build on Martin Act, Combat Wall Street Abuses

Dan M. Clark | August 17, 2018

Teachout's proposal comes on the heels of a contest this week between Democrats running for attorney general over who would be the strictest monitor of abuses by those firms, or the "Sheriff of Wall Street."
Legaltech News |Q&A

Former US Attorney Chief Counsel on Fighting Cybercrime in New York's Southern District

Rhys Dipshan | August 17, 2018

As she moves to Sidley Austin after 15 years at the SDNY, Joan Loughnane shares what it was like working in an office where cases and responsibilities were seldom static.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Proposed Rulemaking Under the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act

Patricia C. Collins | August 17, 2018

In 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor proposed changes to regulations regarding exemptions from the overtime and minimum wage requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Daily Business Review |News

Greene, Levine Hammer Each Other in Democratic Fight

Dara Kam | August 17, 2018

The two Democrats are linking each other to a president reviled by left-leaning voters deemed crucial for a primary election victory.
National Law Journal |News

Hurdles Ahead on Brett Kavanaugh's Race to One First Street

Tony Mauro | August 17, 2018

Will Brett Kavanaugh be seated by the time the new Supreme Court term begins? Here are some time elements to consider.
New York Law Journal |News

Trump's EPA, Delaying Obama Rule, Makes 'Mockery' of Law, DC Circuit Says

Mike Scarcella | August 17, 2018

"EPA may not employ delay tactics to effectively repeal a final rule while sidestepping the statutorily mandated process for revising or repealing that rule on the merits," D.C. Circuit Judges Judith Rogers and Robert Wilkins wrote Friday.
Daily Business Review |News

Trump Support Propels DeSantis in GOP Primary for Governor

Lloyd Dunkelberger | August 17, 2018

President Donald Trump, who is intervening in a number of local and state races across the country, has been talking up U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis' prospects as the next governor since last year. He issued an endorsement tweet on June 22.
New York Law Journal |In Brief

Seyfarth Partner Tapped for Ambassador Post Reports $723K Partnership Income

Christine Simmons | August 16, 2018

Adrian Zuckerman, President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as U.S. ambassador to Romania, cited prominent New York real estate clients among his top sources of income.
The Recorder |

Broad Pay-Data Proposal, Fought by Business, Fails in California

Cheryl Miller | August 16, 2018

Business groups fought a bill that would have required many employers to share salary data with the state. The California Chamber of Commerce at one point placed the legislation on its "job-killer list."
Delaware Law Weekly |News

Wilmington, Former City Officials Targeted in Lawsuit Over Deadly Fire

Tom McParland | August 16, 2018

The city officials are accused of implementing a staffing policy that withheld needed water.
Litigation Daily |News

First Questions from Manafort Jury Include Defining 'Reasonable Doubt'

C. Ryan Barber | Ellis Kim | August 16, 2018

Responding to that request, the judge said the prosecution bore the burden of proving its allegations beyond a reasonable doubt, but not beyond “all possible doubt.”
New York Law Journal |News

Split Appeals Court Finds for Landlords in Rent Overcharge Disputes Who Received Tax Abatement

Andrew Denney | August 16, 2018

In a victory for New York residential landlords, the majority on a divided Manhattan appeals court found that there is a hard four-year limit to calculate damages in rent overcharge cases involving buildings where landlords are reaping the benefits of a controversial and complex tax abatement credit.
New York Law Journal |News

Sponsor of Prosecutorial Misconduct Commission Bill Expects Approval From Cuomo

Dan M. Clark | August 16, 2018

A spokesman for Cuomo said on Thursday that the bill is still under review and that they are engaging with stakeholders.
The Recorder |News

Trump Picks Sidley Partner David Anderson for San Francisco US Attorney Spot

Ross Todd | August 16, 2018

Anderson, who was second-in-command to former U.S. Attorney Joseph Russoniello for the Northern District of California, of late has represented Wells Fargo & Co. in the bank's sham accounts scandal.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Effect of Rejected Trademark License Agreement on Rights of Use

Rudolph J. Di Massa Jr. and Keri L. Wintle | August 16, 2018

Section 365(a) of the Bankruptcy Code permits a debtor or trustee, subject to bankruptcy court approval, to reject an executory contract and release the debtor's estate from burdensome contractual obligations that may impede the debtor's successful reorganization.
The Legal Intelligencer |Expert Opinion

Ethics Forum: Questions on Answers on Professional Responsibility

Samuel C. Stretton | August 16, 2018

With all the commentary about the U.S. Supreme Court nomination and lesser commentary about U.S. Courts of Appeal and Federal District Courts, what should be the standards for selecting a good jurist?
Daily Report Online |News

Reality Winner Faces 'Longest Sentence' for Leaking to Media

Russ Bynum | The Associated Press | August 16, 2018

In a court filing Tuesday, federal prosecutors said the 63-month sentence they're recommending is plenty stiff; Winner's defense lawyers said in their court filing Wednesday that similar prosecutions resulted in less severe penalties.
Daily Business Review |News

Legal Challenge to David Beckham Soccer Stadium in Miami Tossed Out, Appeal Planned

Lidia Dinkova | August 16, 2018

Attorney Douglas Muir, who filed the original lawsuit against the city over the upcoming Nov. 6 referendum, said he plans to appeal the decision to dismiss his suit.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Is Your Employee Handbook Up to Date? Compare It With This Checklist

Brian D. Lipkin | August 16, 2018

When you are preparing or revising an employee handbook, this checklist may be helpful.
Daily Report Online |

Judge Nixes Tea Party Activist's Appeal of $30K Ethics Panel Fine

Greg Land | August 16, 2018

Carolyn Cosby was fined last year after the Government Transparency & Campaign Finance Commission received complaints that a half-dozen groups she led failed to register prior to engaging in lobbying, accepting contributions or expending funds for political advocacy.
New York Law Journal |Expert Opinion

Lessons From Buzz Aldrin Guardianship: Twin Filings Put Focus on Abuse

Daniel G. Fish | August 16, 2018

In his Elder Law column, Daniel G. Fish writes: Buzz Aldrin was the second person to set foot on the moon's surface and only 12 people have set foot there. But now he is one of an estimated one and a half million adults who are the subject of guardianship proceedings in the United States.
Daily Business Review |Commentary

Appeals Court Tosses Asbestos Case for Lack of Jurisdiction

Walter G. Latimer and Bruno Renda | August 16, 2018

On July 25, Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed a trial court decision in Southern Wall Products v. Stephen Bolin and Bakers Pride Oven Company, Case No. 4D18-875 (July 25, 2018), and ordered the dismissal of an asbestos defendant due to lack of personal jurisdiction.
New Jersey Law Journal |Analysis

No-Poach Agreements Are Targeted by Government, Employees and Legislators

Sheila Raftery Wiggins | August 16, 2018

The no-poach agreement—an agreement between two unrelated companies to not hire each other's employees—is gaining renewed federal and state government scrutiny for its potential antitrust impact on the economy.
The Recorder |News

Governor Seeks Legislative Help to Thwart $330M Court Order

Cheryl Miller | August 16, 2018

Faith Bautista, executive director of the National Asian American Coalition, one of several groups that successfully sued the state to return the funds, said: "They need to return the money. We will fight back."
New Jersey Law Journal |News

Why Has NJ Government Bond Market Slowed in 2018?

David Gialanella | August 16, 2018

New Jersey's government bond market has once again seen fewer bonds issued in the first half of the year, this time dropping off more precipitously.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Declaratory Judgments May Not be as Appealable as You Think

James M. Beck | August 16, 2018

Declaratory judgments present particularly vexing issues of appellate procedure. In part, these problems arise from their peculiar nature—seeking a “declaration” of rights in advance of an actual controversy—which can verge on improper advisory opinions.
Daily Business Review |News

Oil and Gas Industry Pushes to 'Explore' Off Florida's Coast

Jim Turner | August 16, 2018

Dubbed “Explore Offshore,” a coalition backed by the American Petroleum Institute and the Florida Petroleum Council held its first Florida event to promote access to offshore natural gas.
Daily Business Review |News

Candidates Nelson, Scott Continue Sparring Over Election Security

Jim Turner | August 16, 2018

With the two set to square off in the November general election for the U.S. Senate seat, Sen. Bill Nelson's office said the focus needs to be on election security not personal political gain.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary

Forestry Stewardship and the Farmland Assessment Act

Edward A. Hogan and Steven W. Kallesser | August 16, 2018

OP-ED: The long-awaited Forest Stewardship Regulations provide an alternative to the requirement of selling forest products, which still allows property owners to actively manage their land for ecological sustainability.
Law.Com |

Labor of Law: 'Epic' Reaches the FLSA | DOJ Buys Time in Transgender Case | Plus: 'Ban the Box' Gains Steam, Around the Water Cooler & More

Erin Mulvaney | August 16, 2018

See the big new ruling broadening the reach of Epic Systems to the Fair Labor Standards Act? Also: the U.S. Justice Department is weighing what to say in an EEOC-led transgender case at the Supreme Court. And scroll down for new client work. This is Labor of Law.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Bland v. City of Newark

August 16, 2018

Defendants filed an interlocutory appealed from the district court's denial of their motion for summary judgment on qualified immunity grounds.
National Law Journal |News

PTAB Chief Judge Taking New Role at USPTO

Scott Graham | August 15, 2018

David Ruschke will become a senior adviser, giving PTO Director Andrei Iancu the opportunity to name his own chief of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
National Law Journal |News

35 AGs File Amicus Briefs Citing a State's 'Unique Role' in Fixing the Opioid Crisis

Amanda Bronstad | August 15, 2018

Opioid manufacturers and one distributor say the complaint against them lacks specifics to back up deceptive trade practices and public nuisance claims. But the amicus briefs said none of that mattered because a state has a “unique role” in the opioid crisis.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Shapiro, 34 Other AGs File Amicus Briefs Citing States' 'Unique Role' in Fixing Opioid Crisis

Amanda Bronstad | August 15, 2018

Opioid manufacturers and one distributor say the complaint against them lacks specifics to back up deceptive trade practices and public nuisance claims. But the amicus briefs said none of that mattered because a state has a “unique role” in the opioid crisis.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

In Wake of Grand Jury Report, Former Pittsburgh Bishop Turns to Jones Day

Ryan Lovelace | August 15, 2018

Cardinal Donald Wuerl, leader of the Catholic Church in Washington and former Pittsburgh bishop, looked to the law firm amid fallout from this week's Pennsylvania grand jury report.
The Legal Intelligencer |Q&A

In Church Abuse Probe, Finding the 'Bright Light' in Working a Dark Case

Lizzy McLellan | August 15, 2018

Matthew Haverstick of Kleinbard represents the Diocese of Harrisburg and the Diocese of Greensburg, which were included in a recently released grand jury report on child sex abuse in Catholic churches.
New York Law Journal |News

After Pennsylvania Report, Cuomo Calls on Senate to Pass Child Sex Abuse Statute of Limitations Bill

Dan M. Clark | August 15, 2018

Cuomo's statement was in reaction to a grand jury report out of Pennsylvania that alleges more than 300 clergy members sexually abused more than 1,000 victims.
Daily Report Online |News

NY Weighs Child Sex Abuse Bill; GA's Yielded One Trial

Dan M. Clark | August 15, 2018

Cuomo's statement was in reaction to a grand jury report out of Pennsylvania that alleges more than 300 clergy members sexually abused more than 1,000 victims.
New York Law Journal |In Brief

NYC Announces 4 New Borough-Based Jails in Anticipation of Rikers Closure

Andrew Denney | August 15, 2018

The New York City government has unveiled its proposals for new jails based in four of the city's five boroughs to take the place of the sprawling detention facilities on Rikers Island, which since last year has been in the process of closing down.
New York Law Journal |News

Attorneys for Convicted Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Begin Appeals Process

Dan M. Clark | August 15, 2018

Silver, a Democrat, was convicted on seven counts of federal corruption in May for accepting millions in referral fees from two law firms with business before the state. It was his second conviction in the matter.
National Law Journal |News

JPMorgan Asked to Freeze Gender-Bias Case After SCOTUS Ruling

Erin Mulvaney | August 15, 2018

Administrative law judges and federal appeals judges are now grappling with the scope of the Supreme Court's ruling in 'Lucia,' which confronted the lawfulness of the appointment of federal in-house judges.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Exchange Students, Visitors: You May Be Barred From US and Not Know It

Natalia Gouz | August 15, 2018

Last week, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) put into effect a new policy that significantly impacts the foreign student and exchange visitor population in the United States.
New Jersey Law Journal |News

Former Newark Judge Claims False Accusation of Drinking at Work Led to Termination

Michael Booth | August 15, 2018

The Defendants' conduct appears to be in retaliation for having a perceived condition of alcoholism," the complaint said. "Defendants have wrongfully discharged Plaintiff from her position as a Municipal Court Judge in violation of a clear mandate of public policy.
Connecticut Law Tribune |News

The Votes Are In: It's William Tong vs. Susan Hatfield for Attorney General in November

Robert Storace | August 15, 2018

The race is on for Connecticut attorney general. It will be Tong and Hatfield against Green Party candidate Peter Goselin.
Daily Business Review |Commentary

Personal Engagement Takes Essure Case Beyond Courtroom

Justin Parafinczuk and Marcus Susen | August 15, 2018

The Essure contraceptive was marketed as a way to give women highly reliable birth control and millions of women trusted the product to give them peace of mind. When the product failed, leading to pain, suffering, surgeries, even reports of deaths, addressing its failure and delivering resolution to those affected would require more than mass tort litigation.
The American Lawyer |Commentary

All Things Trumpian (And Sessions, Too!)

Vivia Chen | August 15, 2018

Despite a good-faith effort to avoid the topic of our commander in chief, I've slipped again.
Delaware Business Court Insider |Commentary

VC Firms Should Be Mindful of Potential Controller Status

Christopher B. Chuff, M. Duncan Grant, and Joanna J. Cline | August 15, 2018

It is well-settled Delaware law that a stockholder is deemed to be a controller when it owns more than 50 percent of the corporation's stock or it owns less than 50 percent of the corporation's stock, but nevertheless exercises actual control over the corporation or the challenged decision.
Daily Report Online |News

Secretary of State Says Return to Paper Ballots by Fall Could Cause Chaos

R. Robin McDonald | August 15, 2018

Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp pushed back Tuesday against a pending motion in federal court in Atlanta to junk the state's computerized voting.
National Law Journal |Update

Manafort Defense Goes After Rick Gates' Credibility in Closings

C. Ryan Barber | Ellis Kim | August 15, 2018

Defense attorneys described the government as “so desperate” to get Manafort, that they cut a plea deal with Gates that might allow him to walk free.
Litigation Daily |News

In Closing Argument, Manafort Defense Goes After Rick Gates' Credibility

C. Ryan Barber | August 15, 2018

Defense attorneys described the government as “so desperate” to get Manafort, that they cut a plea deal with Gates that might allow him to walk free.
Daily Business Review |News

Supreme Court Asked to Block Constitutional Amendments

Jim Saunders | August 15, 2018

The plaintiffs take aim at proposed amendments that the Florida Constitution Revision Commission placed on the November ballot.
Daily Business Review |News

Bond Finance Director Calls State Debt Reduction a 'Sea Change'

Lloyd Dunkelberger | August 15, 2018

The debt amount dropped from $28.2 billion in July 2010 to $21 billion through June 30, Ben Watkins, director of the bond finance agency, told Gov. Rick Scott and Cabinet members.
New York Law Journal |News

Judge Preserves Claims Against NYC Housing Authority in Lead Paint Lawsuit

Andrew Denney | August 14, 2018

A federal judge has preserved claims in a proposed class action filed against the New York City government and the embattled New York City Housing Authority for allegedly failing to inspect for and remove lead paint from public housing and declined to let the city off the hook as a defendant in the case.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Emerging Alcohol Categories: The Strange Case of Hard Seltzer

Alva C. Mather | August 14, 2018

Over the past several years, a new category of alcoholic beverage has emerged known as “hard seltzer.”
Daily Business Review |News

Gun Rights Ad Draws NRA Rebuke in Agriculture Commissioner Race

Jim Turner and Dara Kam | August 14, 2018

Marion Hammer, the National Rifle Association's longtime Florida lobbyist, requested that the endorsed candidate, Matt Caldwell, apologize for the ad against Republican primary opponent Denise Grimsley.
The Recorder |Case Digests

League of United Latin American Citizens v. Wheeler

August 10, 2018

EPA's failure to respond to administrative objection does not deprive federal courts of jurisdiction
The Recorder |Case Digests

Anaya Arce v. United States

August 09, 2018

District court has jurisdiction to hear FTCA claim arising from government's violation of temporary stay of removal
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Feld v City of Orange Twp.

August 08, 2018

Plaintiff appealed from the orders dismissing his action and finding defendant's ordinance "constitutional" and "valid".
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Washington v. Dept. of Pub. Welfare

August 07, 2018

Legislature violated Art. III, §4 of the Pennsylvania Constitution where it passed a bill whose contents were completely gutted and replaced without then considering the bill on three separate days in each chamber. Order of the commonwealth court reversed.
The Recorder |Case Digests

Rodriguez v. Swartz

August 07, 2018

U.S. Border Patrol agent's fatal cross-border shooting of Mexican teenager supports Fourth Amendment claim under Bivens
Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Luttrell v. El Paso County

August 06, 2018

Appellants were found in contempt by Judge Woodard for failing to obey a jury summons.
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Mohawk Northeast, Inc. v. State of Connecticut, Dept. of Transportation

August 06, 2018

Failed Bidder on Public Works Project Lacked Standing to Challenge Bidding Process
The Recorder |Case Digests

Anselmo v. Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District

August 06, 2018

Field trips and excursions immunity did not extend to college district host of intercollegiate sports tournament
The Recorder |Case Digests

Estill v. County of Shasta

August 02, 2018

Government claimant's misrepresentation of date of accrual estops any challenge to government entity's failure to dismiss claim as untimely
The Recorder |Case Digests

City and County of San Francisco v. Trump

August 01, 2018

Executive Branch may not withhold federal grants from "sanctuary" jurisdictions absent Congressional authorization
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Curley v. Monmouth Cnty. Bd. of Chosen Freeholders

August 01, 2018

Plaintiff moved to hold defendants in contempt and defendants cross-moved to dismiss of lack of jurisdiction and failure to state a claim.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

McCollum v. City of N.Y.

July 31, 2018

Determination House Sustained No Sandy-Related Damage Not Arbitrary, Vacatur Denied
The Recorder |Case Digests

California Water Impact Network v. County of San Luis Obispo (Justin Vineyards and Winery, LLC)

July 30, 2018

CEQA review not required prior to county's issuance of well permit
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Feld v. City of Orange Township

July 27, 2018

Plaintiff appealed the order entering judgment against him in his action to void a resolution approved by the City Council.
Daily Report Online |Case Digests

Bramblett et al. v. Habersham County

July 26, 2018

Dog Owners Not Entitled to Notice and Hearing Prior to Seizure of Animals Under Animal Cruelty Statute
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

280 Erie St., LLC v. City of Jersey City

July 24, 2018

Companies that owned property known as the Embankment appealed the dismissal of their complaint challenging city's adoption of ordinance 15.125 authorizing city to issue bonds to purchase the Embankment.
Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Village Of Tiki Island v. Premier

July 23, 2018

Appellee owned a tract of property in appellant city and had long sought to develop or sell the property for a mixed-use marina development.
Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Mitchell v. Mills

July 23, 2018

Mitchell, who works in the City of Naples Public Works Department, sued the former and current city mayors, alleging they paid him less than two comparable white coworkers because of his race, in violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
The Recorder |Case Digests

In re United States

July 23, 2018

Government's concern about potentially burdensome discovery insufficient to warrant mandamus relief
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Niles v. Town of Wolcott

July 23, 2018

Plaintiff Failed to Prove Defendant's Negligence
Daily Report Online |Case Digests

Farmer v. Georgia Department Of Corrections

July 20, 2018

The trial court properly dismissed plaintiff's negligence action against the Georgia Department of Corrections because it lacked jurisdiction over the case due to plaintiff's failure to strictly comply with the Georgia Tort Claims Act's ante-litem notice requirement.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Jacobs v. Metro. Transp. Auth.

July 19, 2018

Passengers' Assertion Fell Within Public Interest Exception to Notice of Claim Requirement
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Liebel v. N.Y.C. Civil Serv. Comm'n

July 17, 2018

Objections to Decision Deeming Officer Candidate Psychologically Disqualified Dismissed
The Recorder |Case Digests

Morales v. United States

July 16, 2018

U.S. Geological Survey immune from liability for discretionary decision not to mark suspended cable
Daily Report Online |Case Digests

Campaign for Accountability v. Consumer Credit Research Foundation

July 12, 2018

The Court of Appeals erred in ruling that all records that are exempted from the Open Records Act's general disclosure requirement under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 (a) are prohibited from disclosure to the public.
The Recorder |Case Digests

Richardson v. Department of Motor Vehicles

July 12, 2018

DMV immune from liability for lifting suspension of elderly driver's driving privileges
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Campos v. Cruz

July 12, 2018

The plaintiff appealed an order of summary judgment which dismissed his claims as barred by the New Jersey Workers' Compensation Act.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Molino v. Township of South Orange

July 12, 2018

The plaintiff appealed an order granting summary judgment to defendant South Orange Parking Authority.
The Recorder |Case Digests

National Asian American Coalition v. Brown

July 11, 2018

Funds unlawfully appropriated from NMS Deposit Fund must be returned immediately
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Paff v. Twp. of Moorestown

July 11, 2018

Plaintiff appealed from the dismissal of his Open Public Records Act complaint.
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Hiles v. Borough of Lansford

July 10, 2018

Plaintiff was not entitled to damages or injunctive relief where he failed to show that the municipality improperly made repairs which caused storm water to flow onto plaintiff's property. The court entered a verdict in defendant's favor.
Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

City of Richardson v. Bowman

July 09, 2018

After receiving a notice of violation of a red light camera ordinance, appellee filed suit to enjoin enforcement of the ordinance and for declaration that the ordinance and enabling statute were unconstitutional or, alternatively, that appellant city failed to comply with the statute when installing the red light camera.
Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

State Of Texas v. Harper

July 09, 2018

A county resident sought to remove a county official from office for incompetency under a Texas removal statute.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

DeSanctis v. Borough of Belmar

July 09, 2018

Defendants appealed from the entry of judgment against them.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

H&S Constr. and Mech., Inc. v. Westfield Pub. Schs.

July 05, 2018

Plaintiff appealed from the dismissal of its complaint to set aside the contract awarded to Your Way Construction, Inc., the lowest bidder for a project proposed by defendant.
Daily Report Online |Case Digests

Maxim Cabaret, Inc. d/b/a Maxim Cabaret et al. v. City Of Sandy Springs, Georgia

July 03, 2018

The trial court properly granted City's motion for summary judgment in strip club's suit challenging certain City ordinances.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Simons v. N.Y.C. Employees' Ret. Sys.

July 02, 2018

RSSL §507-c Inapplicable to Correction Officer Injuries Not Related to Inmate Interaction
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

City Council of the City of Orange Twp. v. Edwards

July 02, 2018

Defendant Ordered to Disgorge Public Salary Where Defendant had Knowledge Appointment Was Ultra Vires
Daily Report Online |Case Digests

Gold et al. v. Dekalb County School District et al.

June 29, 2018

The trial court erred in granting school district's motion for summary judgment in school employees' suit for, inter alia, breaching an agreement to provide two years' advance notice prior to suspending contributions to their Georgia Tax Shelter Annuity Plan accounts.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

The Century Found. v. DeVos

June 28, 2018

Legal Fees Under Catalyst Theory Denied; FOIA Claims Did Not Cause Documents' Production
Daily Report Online |Case Digests

Stopanio et al., v. Leon's Fence and Guardrail, LLC et al.

June 28, 2018

The Court vacated the trial court's order dismissing plaintiff's claims against the Georgia Department of Transportation arising out of an automobile collision that killed her parents and resulted in personal injuries to her and remanded the case for the trial court to reconsider whether the pending criminal investigation arising out of the accident tolled the 12-month deadline for plaintiff to provide ante litem notice to State.

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How Legal Financing Benefits the Bottom Line

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[ON-DEMAND] Learn about financing structures and pricing and how it helps firms remain competitive.

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Litigation Finance: A Tool to Improve Client Service & Profitability

Sponsored by Burford Capital | December 07, 2017

[ON-DEMAND] Join this webcast to learn what’s driving the five-fold growth of litigation finance and how it can improve your firm’s profitability.

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Demystifying Automation, Analytics, and Predictive Coding in E-Discovery

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