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Someone told me it’s all happening at the zoo

Parents’ Suit Proceeds in ‘Jungle World’ Mishap Andrew Denney, New York Law Journal October 27, 2015   A lawsuit by the parents of two students who claim they were injured when pushed by another student during a field trip to … Continue reading

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Big jury award appealed and judge reduces damages

I’ve pointed it out previously: big jury awards may make the front pages but when appealed are often reduced considerably. Juries respond emotionally; appellate judges do not. A very good reason to settle your case rather than “winning” it before … Continue reading

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Those Insane Clown Juggalos won an appeal

I’m grateful to Kevin Underhill and his Lowering the Bar post for many, many things. My daily medicinal dose of long, loud laughter, for one. Today, since he’s posted a follow-up to a sporadic story he covers about the legal … Continue reading

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