JURIST

AUGUST 11, 2021

After a six-week trial, the jury awarded the Pilliods approximately $56 million in compensatory damages, $2 billion in punitive damages but the Pilliods agreed to a substantially reduced total award of $86 million.

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Dwyer,Williams&Cherkoss

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

What are Punitive Damages in the State of OregonIf you have become injured in an accident, it goes without saying that taking care of your health should be your top priority. However, something you should keep in mind is whether or not you have the right to bring a legal claim against the person or. Read More

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JURIST

DECEMBER 29, 2020

However, punitive damages are not an available remedy in such older cases. Your gift of $50, $100, $200, or $500 will help JURIST to keep its legal news and commentary free and accessible to a worldwide public. Did you know that about 30 percent of charitable giving happens in December? Thanks for your support! DONATE NOW.

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JURIST

JANUARY 14, 2022

” They are seeking exemplary and punitive damages, along with a cease and desist to prevent PayPal from engaging in similar unlawful business practices. A spokesperson for PayPal has responded to ArsTechnica, stating : ““We will respond to the allegations through the appropriate legal channels in due course.”

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JURIST

DECEMBER 17, 2020

In the district court, a jury awarded the plaintiffs more than $60 million, nearly $1,000 to each class member for violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and more than $6,000 each in punitive damages. On appeal, the Ninth Circuit upheld the verdict but reduced the punitive damages to a little less than $4,000 per class member.

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Conflict of Laws

JULY 10, 2023

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. Systematic research into countries outside Europe was lacking up until now.

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JURIST

AUGUST 4, 2021

Individuals who discriminate are subject to “substantial civil penalt[ies]” as well as punitive damages and injunctive relief. The post New York’s Nassau County legislature passes controversial legislation permitting police to sue protestors appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.

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Legal Writing Launch

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Mastering numbers in legal writing is essential for anyone looking to excel in the legal profession. Numbers play a critical role in legal documents, briefs, and citations, and their correct usage can make the difference between clarity and confusion. Format numbers according to legal standards.

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JURIST

MAY 27, 2021

The rejected proposal would have allowed class members to opt-out and sue separately, but they would lose the right to claim punitive damages and would be required to include the opinion of a seven-member science panel on whether Roundup causes cancer.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 16, 2021

DC is seeking compensatory, statutory and punitive damages from the organizations for their involvement in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. The post DC sues Proud Boys and Oath Keepers for damages from US Capitol attack appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.

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HowAppealing

JULY 20, 2023

High Court Adopts Per-Defendant Calculation of Punitive-to-Compensatory Damages Ratio”: Aleeza Furman of The Legal Intelligencer has this report on a ruling that the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued yesterday. ’s Constitutional Punitive Damages Caselaw ” and “ More from Pa.

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LLRX

JULY 25, 2021

Four highlights from this week: Protect your smartphone from radio-based attacks; New emergency weather alerts set to begin in July - here's what they mean; Accused Capitol Rioter Forced to Unlock Laptop With Face Recognition; and Connecticut pushes cybersecurity with offers of punitive damage protection.

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JURIST

JUNE 3, 2021

The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF) joined with several other legal entities in a lawsuit Tuesday accusing New York Police officers of race discrimination, police brutality and violating the free speech of a peaceful protester.

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LegalReader

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Economic and non-economic losses, such as lost wages, medical bills, legal fees, property replacement and pain and suffering are addressed in loss valuations with punitive damages in some cases.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

It is also seeking actual damages of $150,000, punitive damages of $1,500,000 and disgorgement of Simon’s “ill-gotten gains.” ” The post Online gaming platform sues content creator over false terror threats appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.

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LegalReader

DECEMBER 15, 2021

In cases where an employer has acted with malice or intentionally broke the law, there may be punitive damages available.

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Conflict of Laws

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Thirdly, this survey considers 18 cases on choice-of-law issues relating, in particular, to capacities of legal persons, proprietary rights, employee contracts, mandatory rules, gambling and public policy. Fourthly, two significant decisions on punitive damages of intellectual property are reported. Rights in rem IV.D.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The court did not support high punitive damages but awarded 4 million shillings to each of four petitioners to compensate them for the state’s failure to protect their constitutional rights. The post Kenya court awards 4M shillings to post-election rape survivors appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.

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Day on Torts

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The jury found defendant liable for intentional misrepresentation and awarded plaintiff $243,000 in compensatory damages, which was the purchase price of the home, and $250,000 in punitive damages. First, the Court of Appeals found that defendant waived his argument that the evidence supporting fraud was not legally sufficient.

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The Fashion Law

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As such, in addition to tossing out the plaintiffs’ claims, Condé Nast is seeking damages, including its attorneys’ fees, as well as compensatory and punitive damages. The case at hand falls neatly within that framework, per Condé Nast, as “Vogue is a public forum” and fashion news is a matter of public interest.

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The Crime Report

JULY 12, 2021

Bazelon’s account of the Briley litigations shows us that our fundamental legal architecture, with its list of requirements for discrete, fatal errors, its time limitations, its denial of post-conviction counsel, and its procedural bypass rules, seeks the exact opposite of that resiliency. Finding Resiliency. You can download the clip here.

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Conflict of Laws

MAY 19, 2023

191) HAYAKAWA Shinichiro, Japanese Perspective on Legal Issues of International Surrogacy (p. 423) Enforcement of Foreign Judgment — Punitive Damages — Contrary to Public Policy Intellectual Property High Court, Judgment, September 29, 2021 (p. 169) Takami Hayashi, Transboundary Child Protection in Japan (p.

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The Crime Report

JULY 1, 2021

Qualified immunity, which has been increasingly discussed in the wake of calls for police reform, is a legal doctrine that shields government officials from being held personally liable for constitutional violations so long as they did not violate “clearly established” law. Due to qualified immunity.

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Chugh LLP

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) is an insurance policy available to business owners and companies that protects them against lawsuits from potential, current, and past employees alleging that their legal rights have been violated. EPLI does not cover punitive damages or claims for criminal acts. conclusion.

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The Fashion Law

JUNE 29, 2021

Adidas made headlines in the summer of 2019 when it initiated legal proceedings against (pre-bankruptcy) J. With that in mind, here is a look at some of the stripes-related legal matters initiated by – or otherwise involving – adidas in recent years …. Patent and Trademark Office for a multi-striped mark. In response to J. Thom Browne.

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NewmanFerraraLLP

JANUARY 24, 2023

Ultimately, Parker hopes to recover compensatory damages, restitution, punitive damages, legal fees, and costs, together with a judicial declaration as to the parties’ rights and responsibilities. ” ( Complaint , paragraph 101.) Perdue ~ Complaint Parker v. Perdue ~ Order on Motion to Dismiss

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JonathanTurley

AUGUST 7, 2021

Despite recent calls for sanctions for frivolous filings by Republicans ( which I have expressed concerns over ), none of those experts are expressing the same view of this filing, which is shockingly short of legal merit. They ask for $5 in actual damages and $10 in punitive damages. James White. Under Rule 3.1

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Conflict of Laws

OCTOBER 2, 2022

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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SCOTUSBlog

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Wilson asked the court to block the college and the trustees from enforcing the censure (which would include additional penalties such as barring him from running for officer positions on the board the following year) and $20,000 in damages and punitive damages. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit reversed.

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JonathanTurley

AUGUST 28, 2021

The complaint seeks punitive damages. Moreover, they could argue that he was following legal instructions if he did in fact delete the photos. Moreover, the destruction could be cited as adding to the need for punitive damages to deter future such misconduct. Rather than hide the incident, he was disclosing it.

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Conflict of Laws

JANUARY 7, 2024

By Du Tao* and Jingwei Qiu** With the increasingly close personnel exchanges and deepening economic cooperation between Mainland China and Hong Kong, the number and types of legal disputes between the two regions have also increased.

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JonathanTurley

AUGUST 8, 2023

The jury in June 2019 awarded the Gibsons $44 million in compensatory and punitive damages. That pushed the costs back up to more than $36 million for just the damages and interest to the grocery. A judge later reduced the award to $25 million.

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Broadcast Law Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Over the last few weeks, we’ve offered insights about how you can stay out of legal hot water by establishing good practices with regard to your company’s trademark portfolio (see Part 5 of our Trade Basics series here , which contains links at the end to the other parts of the series). In any event, a jury awarded Big O $2.8

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JonathanTurley

JUNE 2, 2022

Even after a reduction for her own award and a statutory reduction of the punitive damage portion, Heard is still looking at $8,350,000 in damages. million more than her divorce settlement) to be justified in light of the damage caused to Depp’s reputation and career. Many view that amount (which is $1.35

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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. This litigation should be a warning to all innovative legal technology providers.”. Series of Meetings.

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MAY 1, 2022

as well as general damages for any mental anguish, emotional distress, or other pain and suffering. In addition, punitive damages are available if the additional elements of Cal. In general, the prevailing plaintiff can recover an award of attorney fees and legal costs as well. Civil Code sec. 3294 can be proven.

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JonathanTurley

JANUARY 18, 2023

.” Notably, the damages are largely compensatory rather than punitive, meaning that he has suffered millions in losses despite his anonymous status. In any legal proceeding commenced anonymously, any party may move for an order concerning the propriety of anonymous participation in the proceeding.

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