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Settlements: what happens if plaintiff owes money?

The exceedingly short abstract below, from the New York Law Journal, reminds me of a couple of advisory incidents involving settlements and liens, i.e., debts the plaintiff is officially on the hook for–at least in personal injury cases where a … Continue reading

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Did you ever think the Hamptons had a soul?

Not me, but the New York Times seems to think so. Or maybe the headline was slightly provocative, causing people like to me to say, “Did you ever think the Hamptons had a soul?” And yes, this story does concern … Continue reading

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“Justice Dept. Presses Civil Rights Agenda in Local Courts”

The government has waded into cases involving legal aid, transgender students, juvenile prisoners and people who take videos of police officers. Source: Justice Dept. Presses Civil Rights Agenda in Local Courts A major, major story from the New York Times … Continue reading

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