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Another why-we-don’t-need-tort-reform story

Today, from the invaluable Daily News (who else would report this stuff?): NY state appeals court rejects lawsuit against funeral home that misplaced Harlem woman’s ashes. Once again, I point out that “tort reform” is built into our civil justice … Continue reading

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Finding a lawyer: Is your case worth pursuing? The lawyer’s POV.

A lawyer will take on a contingency case only if he determines it’s worth it to him, and he can afford to pay the expenses until the case is resolved. Continue reading

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