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Federal Courts 'Renewal' Means More of the Same for Insurance Policies

'Renewal' Means More of the Same for Insurance Policies

By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

What does the word 'renewal' mean? The answer to that question could have greater legal import that you might expect. In fact, that question essentially sums...

Federal Courts Court Revives Civil Rights Suit Over NYPD's Muslim Surveillance

Court Revives Civil Rights Suit Over NYPD's Muslim Surveillance

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

A civil rights lawsuit over the New York Police Department's post-September 11th spying on Muslims in New Jersey was reinstated on Tuesday in a Third Circuit...

Federal Courts 3rd Circuit Rules That Fraudsters Can Offset Their Liabilities

3rd Circuit Rules That Fraudsters Can Offset Their Liabilities

By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals all but sided with a pair of Pennsylvania construction businessmen by vacating their sentences and overruling the sentencing...

Federal Courts Yep, Providers Can Sue Insurers, Collect Denied Patient Benefits

Yep, Providers Can Sue Insurers, Collect Denied Patient Benefits

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The situation is routine: a patient with an ERISA-governed health care plan goes in for a procedure. She signs an assignment form, giving her provider the...

Federal Courts New Jersey Loses Gamble on Legalized Sports Betting, Again

New Jersey Loses Gamble on Legalized Sports Betting, Again

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Third Circuit recently struck down an attempt by New Jersey to legalize sports betting, holding that the state law conflicts with federal gambling rules....

Federal Courts Meet Donald Trump's Sister, 3rd Cir. Judge Maryanne Trump Barry

Meet Donald Trump's Sister, 3rd Cir. Judge Maryanne Trump Barry

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Donald isn't the only Trump child looking to make a name in government. In fact, while Donald Trump is just getting started on his governmental ambitions,...

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