Punitive Damages Can Be Awarded to a Drunk Driving Accident Victim in Columbus
LegalReader
MAY 18, 2022
Penalties through the civil courts come in the form of punitive damages.
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Supreme Court to consider NCAA student-athlete compensation, class action rules
JURIST
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma , the court held that the NCAA could, in the interest of preserving the character and quality of college sports, impose restrictions upon players that would otherwise breach antitrust laws. ” The court also granted certiorari in TransUnion LLC v.
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Determining the Value of an Accident Lawsuit in Minneapolis
LegalReader
JULY 13, 2022
Minnesota law allows for additional compensation to punish certain defendants. These are called punitive damages.
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An Overview of Personal Injury Compensation
LegalReader
APRIL 20, 2022
Punitive damages or exemplary damages punish a party for its irresponsible behavior, and these damages typically far exceed the amount awarded for compensatory ones.
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Chronology of Practice: Chinese Practice in Private International Law in 2021
Conflict of Laws
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Professor HE Qisheng has published the annual report, Chronology of Practice: Chinese Practice in Private International Law in 2021 , now in its 9th year. The article has been published by the Chinese Journal of International Law, a journal published by Oxford University Press. Laws and the SPC’s interpretations III.
CNN Losses Another Motion in Defamation Case as Court Orders Tapper to Appear
JonathanTurley
AUGUST 16, 2024
We previously discussed the defamation lawsuit against CNN and the curious effort to use Taliban law to dismiss the lawsuit by Navy veteran Zachary Young. The litigation has not been going well for the network and it just lost another key motion to block an effort to depose Jake Tapper.
What Remedies are Available to Victims of Sexual Harassment in Tampa?
LegalReader
DECEMBER 15, 2021
In cases where an employer has acted with malice or intentionally broke the law, there may be punitive damages available.
Types of Damages Available for a Drunk Driving Accident in Milwaukee
LegalReader
MAY 13, 2022
In a drunk driving case, you may also get punitive damages, particularly if the drunk driver had a high BAC or several OWI convictions on their record.
Your Atlanta DUI Accident Claim Depends on These 4 Factors
LegalReader
MAY 13, 2022
The whole point of punitive damages is to punish drunk drivers and send a powerful message to the community that such irresponsible behavior will not be tolerated. .
The Japanese Yearbook of International Law (Vol. 65, 2022)
Conflict of Laws
MAY 19, 2023
65, 2022) of the Japanese Yearbook of International Law – published by the International Law Association of Japan – has been recently released. It features the following articles, case notes as well as English translation of some relevant court decisions relating to private international law. The latest Volume (Vol.
Condé Nast Says Models Are “Inhibiting Free Speech” in Vogue Runway Lawsuit
The Fashion Law
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Among other things, Condé Nast argues that the models’ claims are barred by the First Amendment, preempted by federal copyright law, and are otherwise not viable because it did not use their images or likenesses “for advertising purposes, or for the purpose of trade, or for any other commercial purpose.”
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Injured? Seek Monetary Compensation with a Personal Injury Lawyer’s Help
LegalReader
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Punitive damages are assessed against the wrongdoer as “motivation” to correct their behavior in the future.
Chronology of Practice: Chinese Practice in Private International Law in 2020
Conflict of Laws
DECEMBER 18, 2021
This post has been prepared by He Qisheng, Professor of International Law, Peking University Law School, and Chairman at the Peking University International Economical Law Institute, has published the 7th Survey on Chinese Practice in Private International Law. Laws and the SPC’s interpretation. Choice of law.
How many monetary judgments that Chinese courts decided to enforce are successfully enforced?
Conflict of Laws
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Of these, 26 were successful cases where the Chinese courts decided to recognize and enforce foreign judgments while 3 were partially successful cases (the Chinese courts recognized compensatory damages but rejected punitive damages); the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments were rejected in the remaining 34 cases.
Rs 10 Lakh Imposed, Defendant Restrained from Using ‘MEDILICE’
LexForti
APRIL 7, 2024
Trial Court restrained the Defendant form using the mark MEDILICE post long drawn trial and awarded punitive damages of sum of Rs. Compensation: The Plaintiff is also entitled to punitive damages amounting to Rs. Brief: In the captioned matter, the Ld. 10 Lakhs against the Defendant. Plaintiff: Wings Pharmaceuticals Pvt.
The Uncomfortable Truth About Wrongful Convictions
The Crime Report
JULY 12, 2021
A casual reader might see Emily Bazelon’s recent lengthy New York Times Magazine piece “ I Write About the Law. But although it introduces an intriguing team of siblings that includes Bazelon’s sister, Lara, a law school Innocence Clinic director, it’s essentially a familiar, generic tale. But Could I Really Help Free a Prisoner? ”
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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. The case is Chloe Coscarelli, et al. Bain Double Impact Fund LP, et al.,
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Depp-Heard Verdict Contains Relatively Rare Defamation-by-Counsel Liability
JonathanTurley
JUNE 2, 2022
Even with the reduction of the $5 million in punitive damages to $350,000 under the statutory state cap for punitive damages, Depp was technically awarded $10,350,000. The defamation laws are far more advantageous for defendants in the UK and most plaintiffs try to litigate such claims in the U.S.
Small Tech Company Takes On Major Law Firm Over Ownership of Bill-Drafting Software
LawSites
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
A 25-person legal technology company in California is fighting back against one of the world’s largest law firms in a lawsuit over ownership rights to legislation-drafting software that each side says was its idea. We will not be intimidated into surrendering our know-how and intellectual property to a giant law firm like Akin Gump.
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August 2022 Update: List of China’s Cases on Recognition of Foreign Judgments
Conflict of Laws
AUGUST 24, 2022
Another interesting example would be a series of cases where a Chinese court in Guangzhou recognized and enforced compensatory damages awarded in three U.S. EB-5 Visa fraud judgments, but rejected the punitive damages awarded therein, echoing the same rule laid down in the 2021 Conference Summary.
The Convergence of Judicial Rules between Mainland China and Hong Kong has Reached a Higher Level
Conflict of Laws
JANUARY 7, 2024
Mainland-Hong Kong Choice of Court Arrangement stipulates that, according to the law of the requested party, if the requested court has exclusive jurisdiction over the case, it shall not recognize and enforce it, that is, adopt the “exclusive jurisdiction exclusion” model.
Risky Business: Appearance of ‘Risk’ Manager Sends Oberlin Students into Frenzy over the Danger of ‘Risk Aversion’
JonathanTurley
MAY 8, 2023
The jury in June 2019 awarded the Gibsons $44 million in compensatory and punitive damages. But the college continued to drag out the appeal in what seemed like a revenge litigation against a store that refused to give up simply because it was innocent. A judge later reduced the award to $25 million. They can rest assured.
Certifying Questions To State Supreme Courts – Lessons from Lindenberg
SquirePattonBoggs
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
In our prior post , we noted that the Sixth Circuit seldom grants motions to certify questions of state law. 2018), which held that Tennessee’s statutory cap on punitive damages violates the state constitution. But the certification process is often a rough road. Jackson Nat’l Life Ins. 3d 348 (6th Cir.
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Former Walker Campaign Worker Sues Matt Schlapp for Defamation. Anonymously
JonathanTurley
JANUARY 18, 2023
That includes not just $3,500,000 for the groping (plus $350,000 in punitive damages) but $1,500,000 for the defamation and conspiracy counts (plus the same $350,000 for punitive damages on each count.” ” While the Schlapps are named, Doe insists that his identity should be protected under Virginia law.
Trademark Basics, Halloween Special: Tips and Tales From the Trademark Crypt
Broadcast Law Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2016
million in damages (which was reduced to $678,302 on appeal) and $16.8 million in punitive damages (which was reduced to approximately $4.1 We offer no comment on the possible outcome of this litigation, but mention it to illustrate the need for a thorough and competent trademark search before using almost any new mark.).
Praxis des Internationalen Privat- und Verfahrensrechts (IPRax) 2/2025: Abstracts
Conflict of Laws
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Wagner: European Conflict of Law 2024: Business as usual? It also refers to the laws enacted at the national level in Germany as a result of new European instruments. In addition, the article also looks at current projects and the latest developments at the Hague Conference of Private International Law. Budzikiewicz/H.-P.
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China’s 2022 Landmark Judicial Policy Clears Final Hurdle for Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
Conflict of Laws
JUNE 30, 2022
In January 2022, the SPC published the 2021 Conference Summary with regard to cross-border civil and commercial litigation, which addresses a number of core issues concerning the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in China. However, this situation is now changed.
MANDATORY VACCINATION POLICIES: THE TRUTH AND MISCONCEPTIONS.
SAV Paralegal Services
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
They both will be liable for damages caused to you as they both contributed to the battery. There is a considerable amount of case law developed over time to the effect that medical treatment without consent does constitute a battery. The damages might be significant as in reality COVID-19 vaccine changed your DNA.
From Forever 21 to FC Barcelona, a Look at adidas’ History of 3-Stripe Legal Battles
The Fashion Law
JUNE 29, 2021
This is particularly problematic, adidas argues, given that it has “invested hundreds of millions of dollars [in] building” in connection with its brand, and given the parties’ history, which includes “continued attempts[s] to resolve this dispute without the need for litigation even after learning of these flagrant violations.”.
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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. Baltimore and Incinerator Operator Settled Lawsuit over Local Air Law. By Margaret Barry and Korey Silverman-Roati.
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The Supremes Give the FTC “Nothing but Heartaches”: Court Unanimously Rules No Restitution in Injunction Cases, and How Will This Ruling Impact FDA?
FDA Law Blog
APRIL 23, 2021
Almost twenty years ago, two of the writers of this blog addressed that question in a law review article published by the Food and Drug Law Institute: Jeffrey N. Blumberg, who was then the FDA’s Deputy Chief Counsel for Litigation, can be found at 58 Food and Drug L.J. 592, 15 U. Gibbs & John R. 58 Food and Drug L.J.
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US and UK Rohingya refugees sue Facebook alleging dissemination of ‘hateful and dangerous misinformation’
JURIST
DECEMBER 6, 2021
.” The suit was filed by Chicago-based Edelson PC and seeks to apply Myanmar law to the plaintiffs’ claim in an attempt to circumvent § 230 of the Communications Decency Act —a US law that protects tech companies from content posted by users. ” Plaintiffs demand a jury trial.
Justices to hear major tax case
SCOTUSBlog
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Share The Supreme Court will hear oral argument on Tuesday in a challenge to the constitutionality of a provision of a 2017 corporate tax reform law. A Washington State couple went to court to challenge the law after it increased their tax bill by a one-time payment of roughly $15,000. Until 2017, nothing in U.S. shareholders.
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The $24 Billion Judgment Against China in Missouri’s COVID Suit
Conflict of Laws
MARCH 18, 2025
Dodge (George Washington University Law School) and first published on Transnational Litigation Blog. The original version can be found at Transnational Litigation Blog. Antitrust claims are not subject to state choice-of-law rules. This article was written by Prof. Reposted with permission. Limbaugh, Jr.
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In Shielded, Joanna Schwartz Dissects Policing’s Legal Environment
The Crime Report
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Well, now you do know it, and you know it thanks to UCLA law professor Joanna Schwartz, who for over a decade has produced innovative, meticulous scholarship that harvests, then dissects, the details of policing’s legal landscape. Prosecution and punitive damages for misconduct can express aspirations, and may bolster deterrence.
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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
The case is unique for a number of reasons – it is the first climate damages case against fossil fuel companies filed in Puerto Rico, the first climate case against fossil fuel companies alleging harms against cities as a class of plaintiffs, and the first climate case to include Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) claims.
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“Corners Were Being Cut”: Baldwin Shooting Already Has The Makings of a Blockbuster Tort Action
JonathanTurley
OCTOBER 23, 2021
(b) Involuntary—in the commission of an unlawful act, not amounting to a felony; or in the commission of a lawful act which might produce death, in an unlawful manner, or without due caution and circumspection. They could also seek punitive damages in such a case. That includes pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life.
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Update: HCCH 2019 Judgments Convention Repository
Conflict of Laws
APRIL 20, 2022
“Indirect jurisdiction and Swedish law – Analysis and inquiry of the jurisdiction of Swedish courts in relation to the 2019 Hague Convention on Recognition and Enforcement”. Judgments Convention: Application to Governments”, Netherlands International Law Review (NILR) 67 (2020), pp 121-137. Amurodov, Jahongir. 11-116 (available here ).
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Update: HCCH 2019 Judgments Convention Repository
Conflict of Laws
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Indirect jurisdiction and Swedish law – Analysis and inquiry of the jurisdiction of Swedish courts in relation to the 2019 Hague Convention on Recognition and Enforcement”. Judgments Convention: Application to Governments”, Netherlands International Law Review (NILR) 67 (2020), pp 121-137. Åkerfeldt, Xerxes. Badr, Yehya Ibrahim.
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Update: HCCH 2019 Judgments Convention Repository
Conflict of Laws
JANUARY 11, 2022
“Judgments Convention: Application to Governments”, Netherlands International Law Review (NILR) 67 (2020), pp 121-137. A Guide to Global Private International Law”, Oxford 2022, forthcoming. European Private International Law and Third States”, Praxis des Internationalen Privat- und Verfahrensrechts (IPRax) 2017, pp 184-193.
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Update: HCCH 2019 Judgments Convention Repository
Conflict of Laws
DECEMBER 7, 2021
“Judgments Convention: Application to Governments”, Netherlands International Law Review (NILR) 67 (2020), pp 121-137. A Guide to Global Private International Law”, Oxford 2022, forthcoming. European Private International Law and Third States”, Praxis des Internationalen Privat- und Verfahrensrechts (IPRax) 2017, pp 184-193.
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Update: HCCH 2019 Judgments Convention Repository
Conflict of Laws
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
“Judgments Convention: Application to Governments”, Netherlands International Law Review (NILR) 67 (2020), pp 121-137. A Guide to Global Private International Law”, Oxford 2022, forthcoming. European Private International Law and Third States”, Praxis des Internationalen Privat- und Verfahrensrechts (IPRax) 2017, pp 184-193.
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52 Appellate Court Upholds $25 Million Award Against Oberlin in Mob Action Against Family Grocery
JonathanTurley
APRIL 2, 2022
The jury in June 2019 awarded the Gibsons $44 million in compensatory and punitive damages. The two patriarchs of the family died during the course of this litigation. and added that she was “baffled by their combined audacity and arrogance to assume the position of victim.”?. A judge later reduced the award to $25 million.
Update: HCCH 2019 Judgments Convention Repository
Conflict of Laws
JUNE 21, 2022
Brexit and the Future of Private International Law in English Courts”, Oxford 2022. Indirect jurisdiction and Swedish law – Analysis and inquiry of the jurisdiction of Swedish courts in relation to the 2019 Hague Convention on Recognition and Enforcement”. A Guide to Global Private International Law”, Oxford 2022, forthcoming.
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