The Legal section explores developments shaping the justice system—from landmark court decisions and legislative updates to consumer protection issues and civil rights cases. Our Legal section coverage helps readers understand how new laws, legal trends, and significant verdicts impact individuals, families, and communities nationwide.
Recently a confluence of events has led me to reflect upon a significant area of my work as a lawyer. For the last two decades, I have represented and advocated for survivors of childhood sexual abuse-whether they survived abuse from a Catholic priest, minister, rabbi,…
In great news, last week, a California Court of Appeals held in Bolger v. Amazon.com, Inc., that, under California law, Amazon can be held strictly liable for dangerously defective products sold by third parties on Amazon.com and “Fulfilled by Amazon.” This decision means that Amazon…
In New York the Child Victims Act has been extended for a second time. The original one-year window allowing survivors of childhood sexual assault to file civil suits beyond the statute of limitations restrictions is being extended an additional 12 months. Lawmakers recently passed an…
According to a report issued the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, in 2019 the number of allegations of Catholic clergy sex abuse of minors more than quadrupled compared to the average from the previous five years. The 2019 report, which covers July 2018 through June…
Today, I filed a civil sexual abuse lawsuit against the Diocese of Metuchen concerning a courageous survivor who was abused by McCarrick in the early 1980’s when McCarrick was the bishop of Metuchen. Apart from all the recent news stories about McCarrick, I learned about…
Insiders say the Vatican sponsored investigation of disgraced and former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has been completed for months and sits gathering dust on Pope Francis’ desk. In the meantime, survivors come forward and file abuse lawsuits against Catholic dioceses in New Jersey, the Archdiocese
Can more be done in the design of helmets to reduce the risk of head injury? The answer to the question is frustratingly simple: Yes. By Larry E. Coben What are brain injuries? To understand how helmet safety can be improved, we first need to understand…
When you sign a contract with someone, chances are you think you have an understanding with them. The whole point of a contract is to make sure each party knows what is expected of them and what they can expect from anyone else who signs…
Getting served with a federal subpoena can be shocking and momentarily life-altering. But you don’t have to let it impact your future. The key is to respond in a manner that’s appropriate and calculated. What is a Federal Subpoena? Subpoena – just the word alone…
Legal proceedings and litigation won’t always have your desired outcome — whether your appeal is denied or a case is decided in favor of the other party, hiring a lawyer isn’t a guarantee that you’ll get a favorable result. But what if the attorney you’ve hired…
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of injuries in the United States. They can cause broken bones, concussions, cuts, bruises, and soft tissue injuries, among others. Unfortunately, in addition to being physically dangerous, car accidents are psychologically exciting, which means that they c
After you have gone through the process of filing your claim, hiring an attorney, and then agreeing on a settlement, it could take you anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks to receive your settlement check. In the meantime, you might be wondering what’s going on…
