Francis X Nolan

November 13, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Lewis Wiener, James Southworth and Kymberly Kochis are partners, and Francis X. Nolan write: Understanding the authority—and limitations—of regulatory power in different jurisdictions in a global economy can save companies, their executives and their employees from unnecessary criminal and civil litigation.

By Lewis Wiener, James Southworth, Kymberly Kochis & Francis X. Nolan

16 minute read

November 02, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Michael R. Nelson, Kymberly Kochis and Francis X. Nolan of Sutherland Asbill & Brennan discuss three cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and offer a glimpse into how the upcoming rulings could impact class action litigation.

By Michael R. Nelson, Kymberly Kochis and Francis X. Nolan

13 minute read

October 31, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Michael R. Nelson, Kymberly Kochis and Francis X. Nolan of Sutherland Asbill & Brennan discuss three cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and offer a glimpse into how the upcoming rulings could impact class action litigation.

By Michael R. Nelson, Kymberly Kochis and Francis X. Nolan

13 minute read

April 12, 2012 | New York Law Journal

John F. Mullen, a partner at Nelson Levine de Luca & Horst, and Francis X. Nolan IV, an associate with the firm, write that regardless of whether courts dismiss for lack of standing, lack of cognizable injury, or both, the fact remains that data breach cases do not pass judicial muster. Given the ongoing (but eroding) reluctance by federal courts to allow plaintiffs to proceed, a recent Court of Appeals decision raises questions regarding the strength of these defenses.

By John F. Mullen and Francis X. Nolan IV

11 minute read

September 08, 2011 | New York Law Journal

Kymberly Kochis and Francis X. Nolan IV of Nelson Levine de Luca & Horst write that prior to the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 it was well-settled that proponents of removal bore the burden of establishing federal jurisdiction, and the circuit courts have upheld that rule. Significant uncertainty exists, however, as to what burden of proof should be applied in determining whether the $5 million amount in controversy threshold is met.

By Kymberly Kochis and Francis X. Nolan IV

12 minute read