By Jason Grant | February 22, 2019
Ramos—who says he disposed of 14,000 matters, including 10,000 commercial cases, in a 35-year judicial career—and his former principal clerk view the firm as a means of continuing, and capitalizing on, a “tag-team” method developed over the years that they say efficiently helped many parties resolve long-lasting and expensive cases.
Connecticut Law Tribune | Commentary
By Joette Katz | February 22, 2019
The right mediator can provide a fresh perspective on the risks of an appeal and the benefits of settlement, explain the legal standards that govern the appellate process, discuss the rates of reversal and essentially narrow the legal landscape.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Mark D. Harris and Margaret A. Dale | February 21, 2019
Corporate and Securities Litigation columnists Mark D. Harris and Margaret A. Dale write: So-called “event-driven” securities class actions are on the rise, with data breaches representing one of the most significant categories of events driving this trend. How the courts will treat the proposed settlements that arise in these cases remains to be seen.
New Jersey Law Journal | Analysis
By Gerald H. Baker | February 18, 2019
A review of this year's cases: two dealing with UM/UIM benefits, one addressing PIP benefits, and three cases relevant to “automobile injuries” (pedestrian crossings, deployment of airbags, and correlation between property damage and personal injuries).
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Edward M. Spiro and Christopher B. Harwood | February 15, 2019
In this Southern District Civil Practice Roundup, Edward M. Spiro and Christopher B. Harwood discuss a recent decision, 'Rogue Wave Software v. BTI Systems', writing: It is no longer a given that courts will vacate sanctions orders as part of a settlement. Rather, courts will balance the relevant interests at stake, and the more egregious the conduct leading to a sanctions order, the less likely it is that a court will vacate it.
By Charles Toutant | February 15, 2019
The "Skuse" appeals court said the manner of presenting the arbitration clause was too "oblique" and failed to provide the requisite assent of employees.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Thomas J. Hall and Judith A. Archer | February 14, 2019
In their Commercial Division Update, Thomas J. Hall and Judith A. Archer discuss recent cases which show the Commercial Division recognizes that circumstances may require binding nonsignatories to arbitration agreements. The direct benefit theory of estoppel and agency is the most frequent reason that demands for arbitration are granted against nonsignatories. Individuals and businesses would do well to be mindful of these theories when interacting with business partners and affiliates lest they find themselves in an unexpected arbitration.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Peter "Bo" Rutledge and Amanda W. Newton | February 14, 2019
Like most conventional narratives (about the court and otherwise), this one contains an element of truth but masks a much more complex, if subtle, pattern in its jurisprudence.
By Dan Packel | February 13, 2019
2018 saw more investor-state cases filed than any previous year, an indicator that parties may be getting more outside help to advance their claims.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Charles F. Forer | February 11, 2019
Bob is not currently representing any clients in arbitration proceedings. In view of his past mistakes, described in my past articles, Bob's “withdrawal” from appearing in arbitration proceedings may be a good thing—at least for his clients.
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