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August 11, 2023 | Law.com

Hawaii's Ban on 'Butterfly Knives' Violates the 2nd Amendment, 9th Circuit Rules

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has held that Hawaii's ban on "butterfly knives" violates the Second Amendment, finding the pocketknife-esque blade falls under the definition of "arms."

By Riley Brennan

6 minute read

August 11, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

3rd Circ. Clarifies When District Courts Can Award Attorney Fees on Remand

In a precedential decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit concluded that district courts lack the authority to award attorney fees under 28 U.S.C. §1447(c) when a case has been properly removed from state court but subsequently remanded based on a forum-selection clause.

By Riley Brennan

6 minute read

August 11, 2023 | Law.com

SEC Accuses Former Hedge Fund Manager of Defrauding Investors Out of More Than $5M Through 'Ponzi-Like' Scheme

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

By Riley Brennan

5 minute read

August 11, 2023 | The Recorder

Employment Class Action Alleges Gap Failed to Properly Notify Remote Employees Before Mass Layoffs

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

By Riley Brennan

3 minute read

August 09, 2023 | Law.com

Comedian Rickey Smiley Hit With Breach-of-Contract Suit Over Canceled Event

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

By Riley Brennan

2 minute read

August 09, 2023 | Law.com

Citing Rulings in 'More Than 800 Cases Nationwide,' 9th Circuit Shoots Down COVID-19 Business Interruption Suit

The appellate panel said two Oregon state court opinions "suggest the Oregon Supreme Court would interpret the phrase 'direct physical loss or damage' as requiring some physical alteration or damage to property such that 'loss of use' is insufficient to trigger coverage under the Policy."

By Riley Brennan

5 minute read

August 09, 2023 | The Recorder

California Personal Injury Firm Sweet James Files Trademark Infringement Suit Against Rival Sweet Justice

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

By Riley Brennan

4 minute read

August 09, 2023 | The Recorder

Live Nation Hit With Securities Class Action Over Taylor Swift Eras Tour Pre-Sale Chaos

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

By Riley Brennan

4 minute read

August 08, 2023 | Law.com

Massachusetts Court Determines Atypical Forms of Child Support Are Exempt From Homestead Estates

The July 25 opinion, authored by Associate Justice Gabrielle R. Wolohojian, looked to answer the question of whether the father's failure to maintain funds in a trust for his disabled daughter qualified as a child support order for a minor child exempt from a homestead estate.

By Riley Brennan

9 minute read

August 08, 2023 | Law.com

Lawsuit Accuses Campaign Staffer of Defrauding Late U.S. Senate Candidate With Cryptocurrency Scam, Contributing to His 'Untimely Death'

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

By Riley Brennan

4 minute read