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The Political Dilemmas Facing Law Firm Leaders

Imagine the people have voted, and you have just been sworn in as the leader of a large and complex nation. This is your moment to make history by fulfilling your promises and guiding your people to prosperity. However, ahead lie difficult political choices: pushing through reforms while maintaining the…

Musk looks to end Twitter lawsuit, suggests late disclosure was a mistake

Panelists Al Root and Jack Otter discuss how Tesla shareholders voted to reinstate a nearly $50 billion pay package on ‘Barron’s Roundtable.’ Billionaire Elon Musk is looking to dismiss a lawsuit brought by former Twitter shareholders who said he took too long to reveal his ownership stake in the social…

Malpractice Claim Over Misdiagnosis of Tick-Bite Symptoms Is Reinstated

A New York State appeals court unanimously reinstated a medical malpractice lawsuit against Ellis Hospital and a number of treating physicians that argues a teen wouldn’t have died had she been prescribed the proper medication for a tick-borne disease. Powers & Santola managing partner Amber L. Wright won the appeal…

Municipal Judge Accused of ‘Inappropriately Touching’ Employees at Holiday Party, Vulgar Posts on Social Media

A formal complaint was filed this week by the Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct against an Elizabeth Municipal Court judge, alleging that he inappropriately touched three female employees of the Rahway Municipal Court, among other claims involving social media. At the Union County Municipal Court Judge’s Association holiday party on Dec. 14,…