In a case that previously ascended to the state Supreme Court and empowered clients to go after their lawyers despite having entered settlements, a New Jersey appeals court signed off on the dismissal of a legal malpractice suit against Duane Morris.

The Appellate Division on Aug. 4 affirmed a decision from more than two years ago in the suit, lodged by Joseph Guido, co-founder of Allstates WorldCargo Inc.