Del Monte Foods and numerous affiliates (“Del Monte”) filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the District of New Jersey on July 1st (Case No. (Case no. 25-16984). Del Monte is one of the country’s…
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/ Bankruptcy, Business Organizations, Mergers & Acquisitions
The cannabis industry has undergone a rapid transformation over the past decade, spurred by evolving federal and state legislation. Yet, beneath the promise of legalization and medical innovation lies a growing public safety and…
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/ Consumer Protection, Personal Injury, Products Liability
On June 20, 2025, the United States Supreme Court issued an important ruling in Stanley v. City of Sanford, Florida, which significantly narrows the scope of the protections under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act…
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/ Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
What types of eye injuries does Ozempic/Wegovy cause?
Ozempic/Wegovy are two of the most common weight-loss medications known as GLP-1 drugs. Other GLP-1 drugs include Mounjaro, Rybelsus, Saxenda, Victoza, Trulicity, and…
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/ Health, Products Liability, Science, Computers, & Technology
What is a meningioma and what types of injuries qualify?
Depo-Provera has many known side effects. However, the current Depo-Provera litigation mainly involves a “signature injury” that was not properly warned against by the…
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/ Health, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Toxic Torts
As a landlord in New Jersey, you’re likely familiar with standard lease agreements, notice periods, and tenant obligations. But what happens when a tenant wants to break a lease early not due to non-payment or a job relocation,…
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/ Family Law, Real Estate - Residential
On June 5, 2025, the Supreme Court unanimously held that a Plaintiff alleging reverse discrimination under Title VII be held to the same standard as if they belonged to another suspect class. Ames v. Ohio Dep’t of Youth…
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/ Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law
Starting June 5, 2025, Pennsylvania will take a significant step toward improving road safety with the introduction of a new distracted driving law known as Paul Miller’s Law. This legislation is designed to address the dangers…
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/ Transportation
When a police officer was seriously injured while working an extra traffic duty assignment, the question wasn’t whether he should get help – it was who should help pay for it…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Workers' Compensation
How does the life insurance claims process work?
Industry surveys contend that life insurance claims are denied less than 5% of the time, while others more skeptical of the life insurance industry believe the denial rate is…
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/ Consumer Protection, Insurance
What is a right of first refusal clause in a real estate transaction?
A right of first refusal, “ROFR,” may be considered a common clause seen in real estate agreements. But the effects of an ROFR can be quite harmful if…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Real Estate - Commercial, Real Estate - Residential
In Pennsylvania, contesting a will is a serious legal action that should not be taken lightly. It can be emotionally challenging, especially if you believe that the last will and testament will not reflect the true intentions of…
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/ Civil Procedure, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
On August 5, 2024, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) introduced substantial climate change regulations called Resilient Environments and Landscapes (“REAL”). Public comments were accepted through…
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/ Environmental Law, Real Estate - Commercial, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
As discussed in a previous blog, prior to an executor making distributions from an estate he/she must produce an accounting which the beneficiaries of an estate are entitled to review. Provided that the accounting is acceptable…
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/ Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Rite Aid Corporation filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition for the second time in two (2) years in the District of New Jersey Bankruptcy Court, docket #25-14731 (MBK) on May 5, 2025. A repeat filing like this is often referred…
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/ Bankruptcy, Business Organizations, Finance & Banking, Real Estate - Commercial
