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'That Decision was Wrong:' Federal Judge Rethinks Consumer Protection Class Certification

"Applying Chapter 93A broadly to a nationwide class would undermine these principles and impair the regulatory authority of states outside Massachusetts," U.S. District Judge William Young said, altering his decision to grant class certification in a consumer protection case against Saba University School of Medicine.
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The Recorder

Deception or Coercion? California Supreme Court Grants Review in Jailhouse Confession Case

In People v. Allen, California's high court will consider whether police can pose as inmates to obtain confessions even after suspects invoke their Miranda rights.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Supreme Court Taps New Philadelphia Family Division Administrative Judge

After a decade in the role, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Family Division Administrative Judge Margaret T. Murphy will retire from her position in January 2025.
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New Jersey Law Journal

Jury Awards $1.25M to Police Officer Who Claimed Sexual Harassment

Lisa Rodriguez claimed that she experienced frequent sexual harassment, advances and flirtation from her longtime supervisor, Capt. Jose Pereira. On Nov. 21, an Essex County jury ordered Newark to pay her $250,000 and Pereira to pay her $1 million.
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New Jersey Law Journal

Lawyer as Whistleblower? Associate Sues Firm

Irene Kim Asbury claims she was fired from Post Polak after she refused to falsely certify that the firm's client—Mario Kranjac, who was then mayor of Englewood Cliffs—had complied with a court order in litigation involving the town.
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New Jersey Law Journal

Hit by Mail Truck: Man Agrees to $1.85M Settlement for Spinal Injuries

The plaintiff's attorney said the biggest hurdle had to do with proving causation, since the plaintiff had suffered a previous back injury and, while not actively treating, was still taking pain medication.
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New Jersey Law Journal

$1.9M Settlement Approved in Class Suit Over Vacant Property Fees

The plaintiffs lawyer has similar suits pending against Berlin, Deptford, Mount Holly, Glassboro, Gloucester Township, Hamilton and Pennsauken.
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The Recorder

Commission Confirms 3 of Newsom's Appellate Court Picks

The Commission on Judicial Appointments approved Gov. Gavin Newsom's three choices to fill vacancies on the Second District Court of Appeal.
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National Law Journal

'Professional Misconduct': Maryland Supreme Court Disbars 86-Year-Old Attorney

"We have considered that Respondent practiced law for 60 years without receiving any prior discipline," Justice Jonathan Biran wrote for a unanimous court in disbarring Francis Edward Yeatman. "It is unfortunate that Respondent ended his career as he did. However, the aggravating factors significantly outweigh the mitigating factors in this case."
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The Recorder

Newsom Names Two Judges to Appellate Courts in San Francisco, Orange County

Gov. Gavin Newsom also appointed 10 superior court judges in six counties.
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