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Sullivan Papain Appears Before the U.S. Supreme Court in Interstate Sovereign Immunity Case
On January 14, 2026, the United States Supreme Court heard argument in Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corporation (consolidated with Colt v. NJ Transit), a case addressing whether a state-created corporation qualifies as an “arm of the state” entitled to interstate sovereign immunity under the Eleventh Amendment. Representing the appellee, Brian J. Shoot, a member…
Read MoreThe Hidden Toll of Traumatic Brain Injuries After Car Accidents
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most serious and life-altering injuries suffered in car accidents. While some symptoms appear immediately, others may take days or weeks to surface, leaving victims vulnerable to long-term complications that are often underestimated. How TBIs Occur in Car Accidents Even with seatbelts and airbags, the sudden force of a…
Read MoreHow Product Recalls Work — And What to Do If Your Child Was Harmed
Every year, thousands of consumer products—from toys and cribs to car seats and baby food—are recalled due to safety concerns. While recalls are meant to protect families, they often occur after injuries have already happened, leaving parents wondering what rights they have if their child was harmed. Why Products Are Recalled Product recalls typically occur…
Read MoreBirth Injury vs. Birth Defect: Understanding the Difference for NYC Parents
Few moments are as emotional or overwhelming as learning your child has a medical condition at birth. For many parents, confusion quickly follows—especially when doctors use terms like birth injury and birth defect interchangeably. While they may sound similar, these terms mean very different things legally and medically, and understanding the distinction is critical for…
Read MoreElectrocution Injuries on Job Sites: Who Is Liable?
Electrocution is among the most dangerous—and preventable—hazards on construction sites. When a worker suffers a shock, severe burns, cardiac injuries, or a fatal electrocution, determining who is liable is essential for securing the support the worker or their family needs. How Job-Site Electrocutions Happen On a busy job site, electrical hazards can take many forms.…
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