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Minnesota Expects Surge in Administrative Rules for 2024 Amidst Legislative Activity

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Minneapolis, Minnesota – The year 2023 saw the adoption of 27 administrative rules in Minnesota, with expectations for more to come in 2024. Although administrative rules may not receive the same level of celebration as legislation, they play a vital role in shaping society and ensuring the implementation of comprehensive regulatory schemes. These rules, which are essentially laws formulated by state agencies, help solidify and complement the legislative framework. While the bureaucratic process behind rulemaking may seem dull, it is crucial for ensuring that these rules are constitutional, reasonable, and aligned with legislation. Statistically, the … Read more

Tort Lawsuits Hit Decade Low in 2022, But Surge Expected in 2023

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Miami, Florida – The number of tort lawsuits filed in 2022 reached one of the lowest levels in the past decade, according to a recent report. However, the trend has already shifted, with an increase in tort cases recorded so far this year. The 2023 Torts Litigation Report, released by Lex Machina, a division of LexisNexis, revealed that there were 14,375 tort lawsuits filed in federal courts last year. This figure represents a decline from the previous year’s 15,799 cases and is the lowest number in 10 years, apart from 2013 and 2016, when 12,069 … Read more

Philadelphia’s Complex Litigation Center Undergoes Leadership Changes Amidst Surge in Mass Tort Programs

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Philadelphia, PA – The First Judicial District’s Complex Litigation Center is undergoing leadership changes as multiple mass tort programs approach trial. Last week, Philadelphia Administrative Judge Lisette Shirdan-Harris promoted Judge Joshua Roberts to team leader of the center, replacing Judge Abbe Fletman who was appointed the supervising judge of the Commerce Court. These changes were prompted by the election of Judge Nina Wright Padilla as president judge, which created a vacancy on the Commerce Court bench she previously oversaw. Judge Joshua Roberts joined the Philadelphia bench in 2019 after working at the firm Datz & … Read more

Surge in Violent Crimes in Barrie Signals Troubling Trend as Court Delays Mount, Says Local Lawyer

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Barrie, Ontario – Local court data suggests a concerning increase in violent crimes and significant delays in case processing within the justice system. An analysis by InnisfilToday of court information from the Ministry of the Attorney General reveals a steady rise in violent crimes in the Barrie area, with 1,922 cases reported in 2012 and a staggering 2,464 cases in 2022. It is important to note that not all of these cases are strictly Barrie crimes, as the local courthouse also handles cases from the wider region. Simcoe County has experienced a moderate increase in … Read more