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Statute of Limitations Medical Malpractice Attorney Malpractice

Statute of Limitations refers to a statute that sets the time period during which a legal claim can be brought. Most statute of limitations laws require individuals to sue at some point during a set period... more +
Statute of Limitations refers to a statute that sets the time period during which a legal claim can be brought. Most statute of limitations laws require individuals to sue at some point during a set period usually commencing from the date of the wrong or injury or the discovery of the wrong or injury. Except for under a limited set of circumstances, if an individual does not file a suit within the specified time period, the law bars them from ever suing on that claim. less -
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Plaintiff's Successor Counsel Not Liable for Contribution Where Underlying Case Was "Irretrievably Lost" Before He Was Retained

McNellis-Wallace v. Hoffman, et. al., Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, Docket No. A-1488-19T1 - Brief Summary - A New Jersey appellate court held that a defendant in a malpractice case could not maintain a...more

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Second Department Allows Untimely Claims to Relate Back to Action Brought By Wrong Plaintiff

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Can substitution of a new plaintiff who has proper standing cause “surprise or prejudice” to a defendant after the statute of limitations would have expired, such that leave to file an amended complaint should be denied?...more

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Polsinelli Podcast - Avoiding Professional Liability

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Professional Liability claims are on the rise. Inside Law speaks to Denver Shareholder Stacy Carpenter from Polsinelli about what professionals can do to minimize these kinds of claims. For more information contact Public...more

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