Illinois Federal Court Certifies Interlocutory Appeal To Seventh Circuit On The Retroactivity Of The Amended BIPA

Judge Georgia N. Alexakis of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois certified for interlocutory appeal her decision denying Union Pacific’s motion for partial summary judgment after concluding the 2024 amendment to the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (the “BIPA”) was not retroactive. In 10 days from entry of Judge Alexakis’ Order, Union Pacific may request the Seventh Circuit’s review of the certified question of whether the 2024 amendment to the BIPA […]

By | Jul 15, 2025 ||

New Jersey Appellate Division Holds That Service Of An Answer Does Not Necessarily Waive The Right To File A Motion Under Rule 4:6-2(e)

In New Jersey, one powerful tool in litigators’ arsenals are motions to dismiss under Rule 4:6-2. These motions, which are usually filed early in the case, can dispose of some or all of the plaintiff’s claims with finality.

When a defendant is confronted with claims that are frivolous or have no plausible legal basis, the best method of attack to avoid lengthy and costly litigation is often a motion to dismiss under Rule 4:6-2, subpart […]

By | Jul 13, 2025 ||

How Do You Balance Appellate Work With Trial Work?

If you’re anything like me, it’s tough to prioritize appellate briefs when every trial task feels more impending. After all, you have another 60 days to do the brief on appeal—why shouldn’t you focus on the trial fires?

My best advice is to dedicate specific days for appeals. Find a few days without impending trial deadlines and block out your calendar. Don’t immediately respond to every email (unless there’s a real emergency). Dedicate your time […]

By | Jul 11, 2025 ||