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Out Now: The Recognition and Enforcement of Punitive Damages Judgments Across the Globe – Insights from Various Continents, by Cedric Vanleenhove & Lotte Meurkens

Conflict of Laws

The description of the book reads as follows: Thus far, private international law issues relating to punitive damages have mainly been dealt with from the perspective of several European countries. In conclusion, overarching insights from the Hague Conference are formulated.

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MR MEAT'S MESSY MATTER

NewmanFerraraLLP

Apparently, back in June of 2021, the company paid $52,000 for the right to be the sole purveyor for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 kickoff events. Mr. Meat is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, (alleged to exceed $75,000), together with an award of interest, costs, and attorney’s fees. Meat & Goods Corp.

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How many monetary judgments that Chinese courts decided to enforce are successfully enforced?

Conflict of Laws

Up to 10 September 2023, there had been 63 cases in total concerning the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments on the grounds of reciprocity or judicial assistance treaties ratified by China in civil or commercial matters. Jiangsu Textile Industry (Group) Import & Export Co.,

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Rs 10 Lakh Imposed, Defendant Restrained from Using ‘MEDILICE’

LexForti

Trial Court restrained the Defendant form using the mark MEDILICE post long drawn trial and awarded punitive damages of sum of Rs. 2023 SCC On-Line Del 2065 Common to register does not prove that they are common to trade. Compensation: The Plaintiff is also entitled to punitive damages amounting to Rs. Allergan v.

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Mastering Numbers in Legal Writing: A Complete Guide to Style & Formatting

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Example: The parties signed the contract on July 1, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. Example: The parties signed the agreement on March 5, 2023, at 2:00 PM. Example: The law specifies 4 damages categories: (1) punitive damages, (2) compensatory damages, (3) nominal damages, and (4) statutory damages.

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US District Court dismisses the case filed by Mexico against the US weapons industry regarding non-contractual obligations

Conflict of Laws

93A [Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act], punitive damages. Moreover, and aside from jurisdictional issues, given that the actual damage occurred overseas, an important issue would be to prove the causation link between the conduct of the defendants and the damage.

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Former Walker Campaign Worker Sues Matt Schlapp for Defamation. Anonymously

JonathanTurley

5, 2023, in the Daily Beast story “ Herschel Walker Staffer: Matt Schlapp ‘Groped’ My Crotch.” For instance, on January 11, 2023, Ms. Also on January 11, 2023, Ms. ” Notably, the damages are largely compensatory rather than punitive, meaning that he has suffered millions in losses despite his anonymous status.