Boston partner Jonathan Handler was quoted in an article, "New Mass. Top Court Favors Tough Queries, Long Arguments," published by Law360. The article discusses the effects of recent appointments to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) on that court's approach to oral arguments and cases generally. As the article notes, the SJC recently issued a unanimous decision declining to carve out an exception for asbestos exposure in the state's six-year statute of repose for improvements to real property. The Court recognized the potentially "regrettable effect" of this decision but emphasized that the statute is clear on its face and any change must come from the legislature. "I think they are a pretty cautious bunch and they are mindful that people are sensitive to judges going beyond what they think judges are supposed to do," Handler told Law360. "It's not their job to right every wrong or fix everything," he added. "If all you're doing is going around trying to right wrongs, it's a recipe for a chaotic judiciary."
Day Pitney Real Estate, Environmental and Land Use practice co-chair Craig Gianetti was featured in Law360 article "NJ Bill Paves An Aggressive Affordable-Housing Path."
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Day Pitney Boca Raton Trusts and Estates Partner Brian E. Thompson was recognized with a Probate Law Award for his work with the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County.
New Jersey Trusts and Estates Senior Associate Daniela P. Catrocho authored "Proceed with Caution: Shifting Beneficial Interests in a Trust May Trigger Gifts," for the New Jersey Law Journal.
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Day Pitney Partner Kritika Bharadwaj has been named to the 2024 Lawdragon 100 Leading Global AI & Legal Tech Advisors list. This is the inaugural year for this list.
Day Pitney Litigation Partner Georgia Thompson was featured in the Daily Business Review article on the Florida Legal Awards' On The Rise Honorees.
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