3+ hour, 35+ min ago   (218+ words) In Personam Suits and Deals Selective Insurance Group Inc. of Branchville, one of the largest property and casualty insurers in the state, and Niagara Exchange Corp. of Buffalo, N.Y., an insurance holding company, have reached a merger agreement valued at $31.9 million....

9+ hour, 33+ min ago   (254+ words) The Philadelphia Bar Association is proud to have created a rigorous evaluation process that reflects the esteem that we hold for our judiciary and represents the diverse city our judges serve. As a Philadelphian, I trust any process that brings…...

9+ hour, 27+ min ago   (271+ words) This weekend's mass shooting in Orlando raises questions about whether hospitals should be granted waivers from the privacy provisions of HIPPAA when there are mass casualties. This weekend's mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub is raising questions about whether hospitals…...

14+ hour, 57+ min ago   (232+ words) Advocacy For Action asks Gov. Nathan Deal to consider increasing the diversity of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and Fulton County Superior Court when making selections for upcoming vacancies. The following letter was sent to Governor Nathan Deal by…...

4+ hour, 48+ min ago   (244+ words) Buffalo law firm says former client knowingly consented to concurrent representation and benefited from efforts that eliminated a multimillion-dollar judgment. A western New York judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit accusing Brown Chiari of mishandling its simultaneous representation of…...

12+ hour, 52+ min ago   (237+ words) A man sued three lawyers and their firm, claiming they represented him in a personal-injury suit against a defendant who later died, but the attorneys failed to seek damages from the defendant's estate. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier requested Congress…...

7+ hour, 24+ min ago   (226+ words) The question of whether an offer of settlement submitted by married homeowners for a “unified, single claim for damages” requires apportionment has been answered. The answer is simple—Yes! The growing practice reflects deal lawyers' increasing need to manage the…...

9+ hour, 37+ min ago   (259+ words) The hinge is the point on which the case effectively turns. It may involve expert credibility, causation, or witness perception, but regardless of its form, it is the issue that will ultimately carry the most weight with a jury. Complex…...

10+ hour, 43+ min ago   (268+ words) Raymond Tierney voices his opposition to a competency bill he argues would weaken public safety protections and allow some violent defendants to return to the community too soon. Vetoing A5567B/S1004B will prevent systemic administrative chaos, protect victims, support law enforcement, and…...

9+ hour, 22+ min ago   (257+ words) Former MACJ executive director Ayanna Sorett used her resignation letter to underscore the committee's independent role in judicial selection. The letter was obtained by Law.com amid ongoing debate over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's judicial appointment decisions and the composition of…...