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New Jersey Can Forcibly Medicate Patients in Mental Institutions
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
Congratulations are in order to the Nurse Ratcheds of the world. The Third Circuit ruled Tuesday that New Jersey can forcibly medicate institutionalized,...
For Trademark Infringement Claims, Confusion Is All That's Required
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
The Third Circuit clarified trademark confusion standards under the Lanham Act last week. In a case involving two financial services firms, the court...
Employers Must Allow Workers to Amend Medical Leave Requests
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
Employers cannot simply reject a faulty request for medical leave filed under the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Third Circuit ruled on Monday. Rather,...
PA Victims Can't Recover Punitive Damages From Insurer, 3rd Says
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
Victims in Pennsylvania who have been awarded punitive damages cannot collect damages against their tortfeasor's insurer, the Third Circuit ruled last Friday....
3rd Circ. Judge Restrepo Is Finally Near Confirmation
By Peter Clarke, JD | Last updated on
The confirmation hearing went well for Judge L. Felipe Restrepo in early June. After long delays for Judge Restrepo, it shouldn't be long before the 3rd...
Curses, Stereotypes Aren't Pros' Misconduct in Medicare Fraud Case
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
The operator of a home hospice care company had his Medicare fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering convictions upheld by the Third Circuit recently. Matthew...
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