Timing

New Jersey Court Debates Timing of Lawsuits in Landmark Legal Malpractice Hearing

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TRENTON, N.J. — A notable legal debate unfolded in New Jersey on Tuesday, where appeals court judges deliberated over the nuances of when exactly a malpractice claim against attorneys can be initiated. The discussion, which could potentially expand the scope of lawsuits against legal professionals, centered around a case involving the now-defunct service dog organization, Merlin’s Kids. During the hearing, the Superior Court Appellate Division panel addressed arguments from Merlin’s Kids, which contended that their lawsuit was timely based on the state’s six-year statute of limitations. The organization argued that their attorney’s failure to file … Read more

HomeServices Urges Dismissal of Homie’s Antitrust Suit on Grounds of Stale Claims and Timing in Ongoing Real Estate Legal Battles

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SALT LAKE CITY — A legal battle is brewing in Utah’s federal district court as HomeServices of America seeks to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit brought against it by Homie Technologies, a real estate firm advocating for lower commission rates. The lawsuit, filed earlier in the summer, accuses HomeServices and several other major real estate entities, including the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), of conspiring to squash innovative business models and boycott low-commission listings. HomeServices of America, headquartered in Minnesota, argues that the claims raised by Homie are outdated, asserting in their recent court filing that … Read more

Cobb County Challenges New Election Protocols, Arguing Impractical Timing and Legal Overreach Ahead of November Polls

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Atlanta, GA — In a significant legal clash mirroring national debates over election integrity, a Cobb County election board attorney contended Tuesday that newly mandated state election rules should not be imposed so close to the upcoming Nov. 5 general election. These rules, introduced by the State Election Board in September, are now the subject of contentious legal scrutiny. The debate unfolded in the Fulton County Superior Court where Judge Robert McBurney presided over the lawsuit brought by the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration. This legal action challenges six rules believed by some … Read more

New York State Judge Overturns Election Timing Law, Citing Partisan Concerns and Constitutional Violations

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A significant legal decision emerged from New York when a state judge overturned a law intended to consolidate town and county elections with state and federal elections during even-numbered years. This law, originally passed by the Democrat-controlled state Legislature, faced fierce opposition from Republican officials who characterized it as a manipulative strategy to bolster Democratic voter turnout by syncing local elections with the presidential election cycle. The legislation aimed to simplify the electoral process and potentially increase voter participation by scheduling elections for positions such as town supervisor and county executive to … Read more