A Florida trial court recently dismissed a personal injury lawsuit against a national retail defendant based on a novel argument created by Weber Gallagher regarding statutory condition precedent to asserting a claim for…
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/ Constitutional Law, Personal Injury
The Life of a Showgirl has reached New Heights as the Fearless super couple Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have announced their engagement. Although there is much speculation of the wedding date and where it will take place, the…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Commercial Law & Contracts, Family Law
The holiday season should be a time of joy, reflection, and connection — but for co-parents, it can also bring logistical headaches and emotional strain. Between custody schedules, travel plans, and differing traditions, it’s…
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/ Family Law
Join Weber Gallagher Partners Jeffrey Newby, Jennifer Laver, and John Kutner for an insightful webinar that provides a deeper look into New Jersey Workers’ Compensation. Whether you’re handling routine claims or navigating…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Workers' Compensation
As defense counsel, not only do we have an obligation to evaluate plaintiffs’ complaints to develop affirmative defenses and form defense strategy, but we must also assess the viability of the claims on their face. In a recent…
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/ Civil Procedure, Energy & Utilities, Labor & Employment Law, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation
While the concept of preemption dates back almost two centuries, the scope and extent of preemption remains a hot topic of litigation, especially when considering the preemptive effect of the Federal Aviation Administration…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Torts, Insurance, Transportation
There were three new 3rd Dept. cases of note from yesterday (two workers’ compensation cases and another relevant case): Hurley v. Lawrence School District. This case would seem to be self-evident. The claimant, a special…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Workers' Compensation
Builder’s risk insurance is a cornerstone of effective risk management in the construction industry. It offers protection against a variety of physical and financial risks that can impede the successful and timely completion of…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law, Insurance
This update provides an overview of the legal and regulatory considerations surrounding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) products and New York law in insurance products; with a particular focus on underwriting, pricing,…
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/ Consumer Protection, Insurance, Science, Computers, & Technology
Four workers’ compensation decisions came down from the Appellate Division Thursday, May 29. It was a mixed bag: two good for defense, two not so much…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Workers' Compensation
On April 22, 2025, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed the Georgia Tort Reform Act, which significantly alters the playing field in personal injury cases. As discussed below, Georgia joins a small but growing list of states that…
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/ Civil Procedure, Personal Injury, Transportation
The lone decision from the 3rd Dept today is very harsh. In Matter of Coyle v. W & W Steel Erectors, the 3rd Dept. affirmed the Board Panel’s decision to reject an appeal as late, despite the basis for the appeal being a change…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Workers' Compensation
As people await the much anticipated white smoke to appear for the selection of the new Pope, another anticipated event comes around this time of year. Wedding season is upon us, and although most couples feel a conclave of…
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/ Family Law
In the Superior Court Decision of Faisal Jameel v. Dember HMS Hospitals and Bayshore Community Hospital (decided April 28, 2025), the Superior Court was faced with the issue of whether an employee who died as a result of being…
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/ Civil Remedies, Labor & Employment Law, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation
Attached are three 3rd Dept decisions released Thursday, 5/1/25: Pressimone v. NYCHA. Cautionary tale. Here, there was a deadline set for medical depositions…
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/ Civil Procedure, Labor & Employment Law, Workers' Compensation
