Update on Recent Pennsylvania Decision Regarding Effectuating Proper Service
A Lackawanna county judge recently ruled against dismissing a premises liability action where Defendant Sean Burnham wasn’t served until nearly two months after the statute of limitations for the claims against him expired.
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MURPHY SANCHEZ OBTAINS SUMMARY JUDGMENT FOR FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTOR
In a recent opinion, Nationwide Prop & Casualty Insurance Co. V. The Fireline Corporation v. Chesapeake Sprinkler Company, No. 1:20-cv-00684-JRR, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland held that a fire sprinkler company’s alleged failure to drain a dry system’s low point drain fell within the scope of an Agreement between the parties, and therefore, the Plaintiff’s claims were barred
An Overview of the Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work-Product Doctrine
Two privileges recognized in New Jersey allow for certain confidential communications and materials to be withheld from discovery. These privileges are the attorney-client privilege and the work-product doctrine.
Playing With House Money: A Guide to Navigating New Jersey’s Amended Offer of Judgment Rule
Let’s face it: New Jersey’s Offer of Judgment Rule 4:58 can be a bit convoluted, even after its September 2022 amendment. So, let’s break down the instructions of this litigation “game” and consequences of non-acceptance step-by-step.
MURPHY SANCHEZ, PLLC SUCCESSFUL ON A MOTION TO DISMISS FOR LACK OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION IN U.S.D.C.
The United States District Court for the District of Maryland (Southern Division) recently granted Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss in Mindy Toombs v. Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC, No. GLS-22-2244, a burn injury and products liability case, finding that there was no personal jurisdiction over the Defendant in the state of Maryland…
FIRE AND LIFE SAFTEY GROUP KEY TO SUMMARY JUDGMENT OBTAINED BY FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR
In a recent opinion, Nationwide Prop & Casualty Insurance Co. V. The Fireline Corporation v. Chesapeake Sprinkler Company, No. 1:20-cv-00684-JRR, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland held that a fire sprinkler company’s alleged failure to drain a dry system’s low point drain fell within the scope of an Agreement between the parties, and therefore, the Plaintiff’s claims were barred