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Walmart Argues That it is Shielded From Yeezy, Kanye West Lookalike Shoe Case by Section 230

The Fashion Law

Walmart argues that a demurrer is also warranted because West and Yeezy’s claims are barred by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which “preempts the cause of action to the extent that [West and Yeezy are] seeking to hold Walmart liable for the conduct of the seller” of the imitation footwear.

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Forecasting the Forecasters: Upcoming Trends in Judicial Analytics

Attorney at Work

Brazile of the Los Angeles County Superior Court favors plaintiffs in labor and employment disputes and defendants in property disputes, granting 43% of demurrers for the former and 85% for the latter. We can quickly see, for example, that the Hon. This is crucial information to have when formulating settlement strategies.

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The Historical Roots of Patent Injunctions: Revisiting Horton v. Maltby (1783)

Patently O

Maltby requested immediate dismissal via demurrer, arguing that Horton should first establish his right at law before seeking equitable relief. Lord Ashurst, wrote the primary opinion rejecting the demurrer.

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Using Motions to Get a Lawsuit Dismissed Early in California

Chugh LLP

The responsive pleading can be in the form of an answer, a demurrer, or a motion. If a complaint does not list all the elements of a legal claim, the defendant may file a demurrer alleging that: The complaint does not contain any facts to bring a claim, or. Complaints are rarely dismissed based on demurrers in California.

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Bruce’s Beach: A Case Study for Judicial Analytics Best Practices

Attorney at Work

If we look at things at a more granular level, we learn that Beckloff and Chalfant both grant demurrers at a rate on par with the county average (42%), favoring those filed by the defendant at a rate of 83%. Strobel , on the other hand, has granted 77% of the demurrers filed in her court, 90 percent of which were in favor of the defendant.

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Can I Oppose My Divorce?

Livesay&Myers

For example, in the event that you fail to respond within 21 days to the Complaint for Divorce by filing responsive pleadings (an Answer, Demurrer or Counterclaim), the court will begin to set dates that apply to your divorce case, such as discovery deadlines and hearing dates. Additionally, your refusal to answer may cost you.

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A very, very bad oral argument strategy

At the Lectern

Hastings (1874) 47 Cal. 269, 271.). ” (57 Cal.