Cause of Action? Personal Injury 101
LegalReader
JANUARY 15, 2021
Each state has their own laws about how long from the date of the accident you have to file your personal injury suit.
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US and UK Rohingya refugees sue Facebook alleging dissemination of ‘hateful and dangerous misinformation’
JURIST
DECEMBER 6, 2021
The causes of action in the suit include strict product liability and negligence, and specifically addresses the following questions of law: whether Facebook (i.e. .” The core of this Complaint is similar in that it accuses Facebook of putting “market penetration” and profits before the lives of the Rohingya people.
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8 Steps to Be the Rockstar Personal Injury Paralegal
Paralegal Bootcamp
AUGUST 5, 2021
The statute of limitations is a time limit on a particular cause of action. When each of these reminders comes up on your calendar, send the attorney a reminder email. . Know the Litigation Process. Many firms have resources in-house to help the lawyers and support staff which can be particularly helpful.
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Ways to Determine How Much Your Personal Injury Case is Worth
LegalReader
DECEMBER 17, 2020
But because personal injury law encompasses so many situations and causes of action, there is no set number. If you are considering one of these claims, you are probably wondering how much compensation you could recover.
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I am the smart one: Sideshow Patent Litigation
Patently O
JUNE 5, 2022
Tod Tumey is a Houston-based patent attorney who represents Voice Tech Corp. Tumey sued Mycroft as well as Mycroft founder Joshua Montgomery and CEO Michael Lewis on several causes of action: . Tod Tumey v. Mycroft AI ( 8th Cir. Back in 2021, VoiceTech sued Mycroft for patent infringement. Racketeering. 1030; Privacy violations.
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New York sues New Jersey over compact governing Port of New York and New Jersey
SCOTUSBlog
APRIL 2, 2022
In earlier litigation, the Waterfront Commission sued the New Jersey governor to prevent him from enforcing the law. whose attorneys contribute to SCOTUSblog in various capacities, is among the counsel to the petitioner in this case. However, the U.S. The Supreme Court denied certiorari in Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor v.
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Introducing the Trade Secret Case Management Judicial Guide
Patently O
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
DTSA fully opened the federal courts to trade secret litigation as well as added several new features, including an ex parte seizure remedy and whistleblower immunity. David Almeling and Victoria Cundiff are two of the most experienced trade secret litigators in the nation. DTSA added to the large and growing federal caseloads.
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Territorial Jurisdiction for Breach of Contract in Nigeria or whatever
Conflict of Laws
MAY 31, 2021
The purpose of this write up is to briefly highlight the confusion on the concept of jurisdiction in Nigerian conflict of laws through the lens of a very recently reported case (reported last week) of Attorney General of Yobe State v Maska & Ano r. (“ Maska” ). [2].
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Akin Gump Loses Bid To Dismiss Legal Tech Company’s Counterclaims In Suit Over Ownership Of Bill-Drafting Software
LawSites
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Score one for ‘David’ in this David vs. Goliath battle” — a reference to a guest post about the litigation published on this blog by Mark Stodder , president of Xcential.
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Court explores continued private enforcement of spending clause enactments
SCOTUSBlog
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
This case presents whether a resident deprived of those rights can sue a publicly owned and operated nursing home under Section 1983, which provides a cause of action against government actors who deprive anyone of rights secured by the “laws” of the United States, meaning other federal statutes, including spending clause enactments.
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Mobbing Red Wing: Federal Circuit Eases Declaratory Judgment Personal Jurisdiction against Patent Holding Companies
Patently O
MAY 17, 2021
1] The topic is personal jurisdiction –when may a Federal Court exercise its power over an out-of-state patentee in a declaratory judgment action challenging the patent’s validity. Its sole employee is Robert Babayi–a patent attorney practicing in Washington DC who has apparently never visited the Texas office.
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In term-opener, justices will hear Mississippi’s complaint that Tennessee is stealing its groundwater
SCOTUSBlog
OCTOBER 1, 2021
The court’s decision could fundamentally restructure interstate groundwater law in the United States for decades — or the case could be dismissed immediately on the grounds that Mississippi has failed to allege the proper cause of action. Like most original jurisdiction water cases, Mississippi v.
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Municipalities of Puerto Rico v. Exxon: a unique class action against fossil fuel companies presses for climate accountability in the United States
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
DECEMBER 2, 2022
and global climate litigation movement. Moreover, the case in Puerto Rico comes after recent litigation successes in Europe and elsewhere around the world, with courts holding governments and companies accountable for climate harms. climate litigation brought by cities and other subnational jurisdictions is still rare.
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Condé Nast Says Models Are “Inhibiting Free Speech” in Vogue Runway Lawsuit
The Fashion Law
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
In the answer that it filed on November 13, Condé Nast argues – by way of seventeen affirmative defenses – that the model plaintiffs’ remaining causes of action against it should be dismissed. The case is Champion et al., Moda Operandi, Advance Publications d/b/a/ Conde Nast , 1:20-cv-07255 (SDNY).
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IEA v. Brazil: When a court accepts the legally disruptive nature of climate change
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Yet it significantly advances climate litigation in Brazil, with important consequences for future cases. This is the first time that a court has drawn the differences between environmental and climate litigation. However, providing greater specificity to climate claims could be a ‘ watershed ’ to some climate litigation cases.
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Opioid maker Purdue’s bankruptcy case comes before Supreme Court
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 2, 2023
Bankruptcy Judge Robert Drain called the settlement a “bitter result” but noted the costs and risks of continuing to litigate rather than settle the disputes. But at the very least, they “will have to spend time and money litigating that disputed question.” In any event, the U.S.
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Exclusive: You keep using that word; I don’t think you know what it means.
Patently O
MARCH 21, 2021
Lots of work over the years has gone into determining whether a particular cause of action meets the arising under requirement of these provisions. 251 (2013) (patent litigation attorney malpractice lawsuit does not arise under the Patent Act). .” 28 U.S.C. See, for example, Gunn v. Minton , 568 U.S. See Wilton v.
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How does the USPTO Decide the Discretionary Aspect of Institution?
Patently O
OCTOBER 11, 2021
US Inventor’s attorney Robert Greenspoon decided to play-it-safe to make sure he preserved his right to appeal by filing a notice of appeal in both courts. At the same time, the actual cause of action does not stem from the patent laws but rather from the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Where to Appeal?: 251 (2013).
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Spooky Torts: The 2021 List of Litigation Horrors
JonathanTurley
OCTOBER 31, 2021
Griffen then appealed and the attorney for the Haunted Hotel quoted Hunter S. The other employees were reportedly shaken up and Logan County Prosecuting Attorney John Bennett later suspended White. The retailer filed a motion for partial summary judgment as to plaintiffs’ cause of action for failure to warn.
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By Chloe Co-Founder is Suing Bain Capital, Other Investors in Trademark Battle Over the Buzzy Vegan Brand
The Fashion Law
MAY 12, 2021
In the midst of Haber’s “scheme to ‘milk’ Chloe’s name” without her involvement or authorization, Coscarelli asserts that her corporate entity Chef Chloe LLC and ESquared “were litigating various disputes” related to ownership of the company. million in attorneys’ fees and costs. . “Exploiting” Her Name.
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GTLA Attorney’s Fees Provision Permitting Award Against Plaintiff Deemed Constitutional
Day on Torts
APRIL 15, 2022
Reid did not incur any attorney’s fees within the meaning of the statute, but the Court rejected this argument. Reid and paid for said counsel, and the trial court correctly awarded the attorneys’ fees to CRMC under the statute. Reid’s counsel filed joint motions, appearances, and briefs as counsel for both Ms.
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Spooky Torts: The 2022 List of Litigation Horrors
JonathanTurley
OCTOBER 30, 2022
She later deleted her account (likely after her attorney regained consciousness). Griffen then appealed and the attorney for the Haunted Hotel quoted Hunter S. The other employees were reportedly shaken up and Logan County Prosecuting Attorney John Bennett later suspended White. Thompson: “Buy the ticket, take the ride.”
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Lawsuit By Former Legal Tech Exec Says She is Owed Over $1M In Stock and Was Sexually Harassed
LawSites
MARCH 26, 2024
The plaintiff, Silvia Diaz-Roa , filed the lawsuit against Hermes Law , a Texas law firm, and ClaimDeck , a litigation management system for insurers and insurance-defense firms that spun out of Hermes Law.
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Legal Tech Look-Back – 12.19.07: Federal Judge Tosses Class Action Seeking to Shut Down Avvo
LawSites
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Fourteen years ago this week, a federal judge in Seattle dismissed the class action complain t filed by two lawyers seeking to shut down the lawyer-rating site Avvo, which had launched five months earlier. While calling the rating of attorneys “ludicrous,” U.S. District Judge Robert S. But a lot has changed for the company.
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Legal Tech Look-Back – 12.19.07: Federal Judge Tosses Class Action Seeking to Shut Down Avvo
LawSites
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Fourteen years ago this week, a federal judge in Seattle dismissed the class action complain t filed by two lawyers seeking to shut down the lawyer-rating site Avvo, which had launched five months earlier. While calling the rating of attorneys “ludicrous,” U.S. District Judge Robert S. But a lot has changed for the company.
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September 2024 Update: List of China’s Cases on Recognition of Foreign Judgments
Conflict of Laws
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Each case has been reviewed and more details, such as the grounds, the case numbers, and causes of action, have been added. Zhou v Jing [2023] NSWSC 214 (Australia), [21] Yin v Wu [2023] VSCA 130 (Australia) [22] ). Dawei Gongsun, Partner at DGW Kramer LLP (New York). [1]
August 2023 Update: List of China’s Cases on Recognition of Foreign Judgments
Conflict of Laws
AUGUST 22, 2023
Each case has been reviewed and more details, such as the grounds, the case numbers, and causes of action, have been added. Case analyses have been aggregated under the country tags since 2022, so it is now easier to track down relevant cases, together with their information and analyses, in each country/region report.
August 2022 Update: List of China’s Cases on Recognition of Foreign Judgments
Conflict of Laws
AUGUST 24, 2022
Each case has been reviewed and more details, such as the case numbers and causes of action, have been added. Renee M Wong, Attorney at Goldberger and Dubin PC (New York); Dr. WANG Yahan, Associate Professor, Henan University School of Law; Mr. Angus Ni, Litigation attorney at AFN Law PLLC (Seattle); Asian Business Law Institute.
Mashing Up Two Highly Coveted Watches, Is This “Genius” Timepiece the Next Luxury Lawsuit in the Making?
The Fashion Law
MAY 7, 2021
In terms of what such hypothetical legal issues look like, they run the gamut – from potential trademark infringement and dilution causes of action to questions about the role of the right of publicity. However, it does include an email address for inquiries about “how to buy.”.
Small Tech Company Takes On Major Law Firm Over Ownership of Bill-Drafting Software
LawSites
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Attorneys at Akin Gump declined to discuss the lawsuit. This litigation should be a warning to all innovative legal technology providers.”. Akin Gump is being represented by its attorneys Anthony T. Xcential is being represented by Holland & Knight attorneys Cynthia A. Series of Meetings. ” The case is No.
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What Do Startups Need to Know About Data Privacy Law?
Strictly Business
OCTOBER 30, 2017
Rather, US law has relied mostly on private litigation and government enforcement actions under laws that predated the modern digital era. Cybersecurity incidents are often the precursor to investigations and possible enforcement actions by state attorneys general or the FTC.
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Application of Singapore’s new rules on service out of jurisdiction: Three Arrows Capital and NW Corp
Conflict of Laws
APRIL 25, 2024
4] As Three Arrows illustrates though, old habits die hard and the limits of the ‘non-exhaustive’ nature of the jurisdictional gateways remains to be tested by litigants. 5] Li Shengwu v Attorney-General [2019] 1 SLR 1081 (CA). 2] For step (a), the previous Order 11 gateways have been transcribed as a non-exhaustive list of factors. [3]
Presence as a basis for International Jurisdiction of a Foreign Court under Nigerian Private International Law
Conflict of Laws
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Written by Richard Mike Mlambe, Attorney and Lecturer at University of Malawi- The Polytechnic. This basis requires that a significant connection exist between the cause of action and the foreign court. This is the third online symposium on Private International Law in Nigeria initially announced on this blog.
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Tiffany & Co., Costco Settle Years-Long Lawsuit Over the Warehouse Chain’s Sale of “Tiffany” Rings
The Fashion Law
JULY 19, 2021
filed suit against Costco in a New York federal court , accusing the Issaquah, Washington-headquartered retail chain of trademark infringement, counterfeiting, and unfair business practices, among other causes of action, and seeking tens of millions of dollars in damages. ” The case is Tiffany & Co.
December 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Each month, Arnold & Porter and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law collect and summarize developments in climate-related litigation, which we also add to our U.S. climate litigation charts. On November 23, GM announced that it was withdrawing from the litigation. By Margaret Barry and Korey Silverman-Roati.
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Mopping up final business with 14 new relists
SCOTUSBlog
JULY 1, 2021
In government-facing litigation, the government’s petition in Becerra v. We finish with good old private litigation. whose attorneys contribute to SCOTUSblog in various capacities, is among the counsel to the respondents in this case.]. CVS Pharmacy Inc. Pivotal Software v. State appellate courts refused to disturb that holding.
Nine new relists as the court approaches the finish line
SCOTUSBlog
JUNE 20, 2024
Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit held that as a former employee, Stanley lacked a cause of action under the ADA. But its suit named Dewberry Group, not the affiliates, as a defendant, and the parties litigated only the liability of Dewberry Group itself. In Stanley v. rescheduled before the Mar. Kentucky ex rel.
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New York’s Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
Fordham Law News
OCTOBER 2, 2023
14] The new law creates a private cause of action for covered individuals to invalidate a non-compete. [15] 15] The cause of action has a two-year statute of limitations and affected individuals may be awarded an injunction against the employer and payment of damages including lost wages and attorneys’ fees. [16]
The Gucci Family Hints at Litigation Again as House of Gucci Hits Theaters
The Fashion Law
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Gucci family members hinted at potential litigation in connection with the highly-anticipated release of the House of Gucci this past week. Scholars have expressed mixed views about whether the right of publicity remains in force after an individual’s death, and therefore, becomes an actionable asset for successors.
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Spooky Torts: The 2023 List of Litigation Horrors
JonathanTurley
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Griffen then appealed and the attorney for the Haunted Hotel quoted Hunter S. The other employees were reportedly shaken up and Logan County Prosecuting Attorney John Bennett later suspended White. The retailer filed a motion for partial summary judgment as to plaintiffs’ cause of action for failure to warn.
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Supreme Court temporarily reinstates ban on “ghost guns”
SCOTUSBlog
AUGUST 8, 2023
The District of Columbia, joined by 20 states with Democratic attorneys general – filed a brief supporting the Biden administration’s request to freeze O’Connor’s order.
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TURKEY TORTS (2020)
JonathanTurley
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Many criminal defense attorneys and torts attorneys give special thanks for a holiday that can involve copious amounts of alcohol, strained family relations, over-the-hill amateur football players, “Black Friday” sale stampedes , and novice cooks. The result is a horn of plenty for litigators. Some 1,800 ate the catered meal.
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September 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
Each month, Arnold & Porter and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law collect and summarize developments in climate-related litigation, which we also add to our U.S. climate litigation charts. Federal Court Stayed Remand Order in Minnesota’s Climate Case Against Fossil Fuel Industry, Denied Attorney Fees. and non-U.S.
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November 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Each month, Arnold & Porter and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law collect and summarize developments in climate-related litigation, which we also add to our U.S. climate litigation charts. HERE ARE RECENT ADDITIONS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE LITIGATION CHART. By Margaret Barry and Korey Silverman-Roati.
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