Expectations

Yankees’ Aaron Judge Shatters Expectations with Historic Home Run Pace, Astounds Teammates and Fans Alike

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NEW YORK — Astonishing feats have become the norm for Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, who parallels his daily performances with jaw-dropping statistics and record-breaking moments. As the baseball season advances, Judge’s exceptional abilities keep onlookers and even seasoned teammates captivated, as they find themselves continually searching for new superlatives to describe his prowess at the plate. Manager Aaron Boone often shakes his head in disbelief, attempting to articulate the spectacle that unfolds nearly every game. “Honestly, I’m running out of words,” Boone admitted after Judge smashed his 50th and 51st home runs in a recent … Read more

3M Litigation Settlement Surpasses Expectations, Reaching 98% Participation for Faulty Earplugs Sold to Military

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Minneapolis, Minnesota – 3M Co. announced on Monday that the litigation settlement for its sale of potentially faulty earplugs to the military is expected to surpass the 98% participation threshold by the final registration date of March 25. As the maker of well-known products such as Post-it Notes, Scotch tape, N95 masks, and Command strips, 3M agreed last August to pay a total of $6 billion to resolve over 300,000 lawsuits. These lawsuits alleged that tens of thousands of individuals suffered from hearing loss and tinnitus after using the 3M earplugs. This case has become … Read more

New Jersey Liquor License Reform Fails to Fulfill Commercial Real Estate Advocates’ Expectations

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Trenton, New Jersey – New Jersey’s liquor license laws, known for being restrictive and expensive, underwent significant changes this week. Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that increases the number of available liquor licenses statewide and allows for new licenses in municipalities with large malls. This move injects nearly 1,500 licenses into the market, marking the first major reform since the Prohibition era. Despite this change, some groups, including the state’s largest commercial real estate trade organization, argue that the new legislation falls short of what is needed to spur development. Craft breweries and distilleries have … Read more