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October Layoffs Hit 22-Year High: Legal Considerations for Employers

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October 2025 may very well be remembered as a turning point in the U.S. labor market. According to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, employers announced approximately 153,000 job cuts last month, marking the highest October total...more

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What Happens When You’re Offered a Settlement for Your Personal Injury?

When you’ve been hurt in a motor vehicle accident or other incident caused by someone else’s irresponsible actions, you often have the option to file a personal injury lawsuit to require the person who caused your injuries to...more

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Drug Recalls: What to Know if You’ve Been Prescribed a Dangerous Drug

If you are taking a drug that has been recalled, it is important to make sure you know what the recall means for you. Some drug recalls are far more serious than others, and it is important not to stop taking a drug if taking...more

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Challenging Potentially Inflated Injury Claims with Integrated Expertise

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In traumatic injury litigation, defense attorneys face the critical task of challenging inflated damages claims and countering them with credible, defensible evidence. When plaintiffs present demands involving future medical...more

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Personal Injury Case Valuation: How an Attorney Calculates What Your Claim is Worth

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If you get injured in a California accident, one early question that will come to mind is how much your case might be worth. Every claim is unique, but lawyers follow a structured approach when determining the possible case...more

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The Impact of Vocational Experts in Injury-Related Litigation

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When a serious injury disrupts someone’s ability to work and earn money, the ripple effects are immediate and far-reaching. Questions about employability, lost wages, and future earning capacity can quickly become central to...more

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Medical Documentation After a Personal Injury: What Victims Need to Know

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Accidents occur every day that involve one or more at-fault parties and victims. Some victims pursue personal injury claims. Yet, a personal injury case can feel overwhelmingly difficult for a severely injured individual or a...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

From Fender Bender to Financial Ruin: The Real Cost of Hidden Injuries After a Minor Crash

Fender benders are often thought of as “minor” crashes. However, while this is sometimes true, even relatively low-speed collisions can cause serious injuries in some cases. ...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Do You Have a Case? Understanding Your Legal Rights After an Injury

Suffering an injury can impact your life in unexpected ways. Not only can injuries cause severe pain and lead to expensive medical bills, but they can also lead to lost earnings, emotional trauma, and other financial and...more

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What Are Punitive Damages and When Are They A Possibility?

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After an accident, you likely already know that you are entitled to compensatory damages. These are damages intended to compensate you for your financial and intangible losses, such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain &...more

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Common Bicycle Accident Injuries and How to Document Them for Your Claim

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Bicycling offers an eco-friendly, healthy way to travel through New Jersey’s scenic roads, but even the most cautious riders can be victims of serious accidents. When vehicles weighing thousands of pounds collide with...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Treble Economic Damages Now Available Under RICO Act in Personal Injury Cases

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”) was principally intended as a mechanism to combat organized crime. However, RICO’s scope is significantly broader than its anti-crime origin. The statute also...more

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Supreme Court Rules Lost Wages May Be Recoverable Under RICO For False Advertising After Drug Test Dismissal

On April 2, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that a truck driver who lost his job after testing positive for marijuana may pursue claims for lost wages under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt...more

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‘Medical Marijuana, Inc. v. Horn’ - Supreme Court To Decide Reach of Civil RICO’s Treble Damage Provision

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In October 2024, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Medical Marijuana, Inc. v. Horn, a case poised to resolve a circuit split over whether economic harms resulting from personal injuries (such as lost wages) are...more

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NLRB’s Authority to Order Employers to Reimburse for Unfair Labor Practices Limited by Federal Court of Appeals Decision

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On Friday, December 27, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in NLRB v. Starbucks Corp. vacated part of a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) order on the grounds that it exceeded its authority in ordering...more

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Federal Appeals Court Narrows Labor Board’s Ability to Award Money to Workers

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A federal appeals court just clipped the wings of the National Labor Relations Board by limiting its authority to impose monetary remedies against employers. In a significant decision that could soon reverberate around the...more

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Recovering Lost Wages After a California Car Accident

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In California, if someone else was at least partially at fault for a car accident that you were involved in, you can receive compensation for lost wages. The reason for this is because lost wages are included in the...more

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NLRB to Employers: Make Sure Non-Competes Are Lawful, Or Compensate Employees For Financial Harm

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On October 7, 2024, Jennifer A. Abruzzo, General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a memo urging field offices to root out unlawful non-compete provisions and remedy the harmful effects. “Whether...more

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Supreme Court of New Jersey Holds that a Low-Speed Electric Scooter Does Not Qualify Its User as a “Pedestrian” for the Purposes...

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Goyco v. Progressive Insurance Company, No. 20-cv-1176 (CPO) (SAK) (D. N.J. Mar. 15, 2024) - Commercial trucking and transportation companies are often required to pay for medical and lost wage benefits pursuant to state...more

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Important Steps to Filing a Personal Injury Claim in California

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Filing a personal injury claim involves much more than filing the complaint in court. Much of the work lies in the preparation of your claim. The steps below can help you strengthen your case and avoid pitfalls that might...more

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North Carolina Passes First Helene Emergency Relief Legislation

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The House and Senate passed the legislation unanimously yesterday afternoon, and Governor Cooper moved quickly to sign the bill into law this morning, making the bill effective today, October 10, 2024. House Bill 149...more

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

NLRB General Counsel Expands Focus on Non-Compete Agreements and Stay-Or-Pay Agreements

This summer, eyes were focused on the Federal Trade Commission and its announced rule seeking to invalidate millions of non-compete agreements across the country. That rule was ultimately struck down in the Court, but federal...more

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Fraud Doesn't Pay in New York – August 2024 Update

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As a part of our Quarterly Practice Group Update, we are pleased to produce our latest installment of our continued success in fraud litigation. This report was originally conceptualized three years ago as a one-time...more

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Fraud Doesn’t Pay In New York — May 2024 Update — 3rd Anniversary Edition

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As a part of our Quarterly Practice Group Update, we are pleased to share our next installment of examples demonstrating our continued success in the area of fraud litigation. This report was originally conceptualized nearly...more

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New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Wage Law Amendments to Prospective Application

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The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled that amendments to the state’s wage and hour laws passed in 2019 cannot be applied retroactively. As a result, the provisions in the amendments — including imposition of liquidated...more

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