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New Jersey Court Affirms Jury Ruling Favoring Weg & Myers Law Firm in Breach-of-Contract Case

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A New Jersey appellate court has upheld a jury’s decision in favor of the New York-based law firm Weg & Myers PC amid a breach-of-contract dispute with a former client. The ruling, announced on Wednesday, indicated that the presiding judge had acted appropriately without any discernible abuse of discretion or significant errors that could have affected the outcome of the case. The appeal arose from a disagreement where the former client contested the law firm’s handling of specific contractual obligations. The jury had previously sided with Weg & Myers, affirming the firm’s position in the … Read more

Former Wynn Las Vegas Server Opts for Reduced Payment in Family Leave Act Case After Jury Award Cut

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Las Vegas, NV — A former cocktail server at Wynn Las Vegas has opted to accept a significantly reduced payout linked to a jury’s decision regarding a violation of her rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act. The court’s decision comes after evaluation of the original jury award, which was deemed excessively high. U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Gordon approved a remittitur payment of $27,200.75 for Tiare Ramirez, a marked reduction from the jury’s original award of $321,200. Judge Gordon concluded that the amount awarded was flawed and supported Wynn’s request for a new … Read more

Legal Expert Predicts Unlikely Consensus in New Jersey Transit Case Amid Court’s Partisan Divide

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Trenton, New Jersey — As the New Jersey Supreme Court prepares to hear a significant case concerning the state transit agency, legal experts suggest this matter could transcend ideological divides. Attorney Matthew Haverstick, representing key stakeholders, remarked that the case’s emphasis appears to focus more on state immunity frameworks than on typical personal injury arguments. The court’s current composition is recognized for its ideological split, with justices leaning liberal and conservative. However, Haverstick expressed confidence that this case may foster an unusual consensus among the justices due to its specific legal questions. “The dynamics feel … Read more

Ex-Judge Fights for Freedom: Claims Innocence in Attempted Murder Case Against Ex-Boyfriend

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — A former magisterial district judge is contesting her conviction for attempted murder, claiming insufficient evidence supported the jury’s verdict. Sonya McKnight, 57, faces post-sentencing motions in Dauphin County court after being found guilty of shooting her ex-boyfriend, Michael McCoy, in the head while he slept. In her appeal, McKnight maintains her innocence, insisting that the circumstances surrounding the incident do not directly implicate her in the crime. The shooting occurred following a breakup with McCoy, which McKnight asserts complicates the evidence against her. McKnight’s attorney, Cory Leshner, is urging the trial judge … Read more