Patently O

MARCH 3, 2025

The February 28, 2025 opinion, authored by Judge Bryson, deals with enhanced damages, attorney fees, prejudgment interest, and the denial of a new damages trial. On the biggest issue, punitive damages, I explain why the Federal Circuit was wrong in affirming the district courts refusal to enhance damages.

Punitive Damages 40

Punitive Damages Litigating Litigation Attorney 40

Conflict of Laws

MARCH 18, 2025

On March 7, 2025, Judge Stephen N. Third, the court failed to consider whether trebling damages is allowed under the FSIA. Section 1606 provides that a foreign state except for an agency or instrumentality thereof shall not be liable for punitive damages. On February 10, 2025, Judge Taylor B. Limbaugh, Jr.

Tort 67

Tort Court Government Laws 67

Conflict of Laws

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Bruls: Whos Afraid of Punitive Damages? State jurisdiction is to become more attractive, especially for cross-border disputes. Schick: Conference of the German Council for Private International Law on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Council , September 10-11, Cologne, Germany. March 8-9, Augsburg, Germany

Diligence 45

Diligence Contract Court Decisions Punitive Damages 45