By Christine Schiffner | July 19, 2022
The plaintiff trial bar organization American Association for Justice has elected a new president, who vows to leverage legal tech education for its members.
By Christine Schiffner | July 19, 2022
The plaintiff trial bar organization American Association for Justice has elected a new president, who vows to leverage legal tech education for its members.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Jeffrey B. Steiner and Megan Vallerie | July 19, 2022
In raising a statute of limitations defense, a question may arise as to when the lender accelerated the loan, which begins the running of the six-year statutory period. Courts have held that the lender must take an "unequivocal overt act" and deliver a notice to the borrower expressly accelerating the loan. This article discusses several cases which have addressed the issue of what constitutes an unequivocal notice.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Linton Mann III and William T. Russell Jr. | July 19, 2022
In 'Matter of Nonhuman Rights Project v. Breheny', a five-judge majority lead by the Chief Judge determined that writs of habeas corpus only protect the liberty rights of human beings and are not available to animals regardless of their respective level of functional intelligence.
Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Marianna Wharry | July 18, 2022
Along with granting summary judgment to Wesleyan University on claims of breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation and reckless and wanton misconduct, a federal judge has ordered the plaintiff to pay attorney fees and costs after she allegedly destroyed evidence relating to her litigation.
By Adolfo Pesquera | July 18, 2022
In the present case, Fairchild v. Coryell County, the family of Kelli Leanne Page filed a civil rights suit January 2019 after she died in her cell during an altercation with two guards.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Patrick M. Connors | July 18, 2022
This piece will focus on one of the more controversial and important revised rules, Uniform Rule 202.8-g, titled "Motions for Summary Judgment; Statements of Material Facts."
By Colleen Murphy | July 15, 2022
"Because a dismissal on forum non conveniens grounds is not a final judgment on the merits, it is not, under Colorado law, entitled to preclusive effect in subsequent proceedings," the appeals court said.
Daily Business Review | Commentary
By Jonathan Mann | July 15, 2022
The operation of stare decisis in our judicial system has received some attention lately given the recent major decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court in which the court overturned long-standing precedent. It is helpful to understand what stare decisis is, how it operates, and what its limits are when we discuss its role in our legal system.
By Mason Lawlor | July 14, 2022
The appeals court found that, because the new lawsuit sounds in tort, it is not a compulsory counterclaim barred by the doctrine of res judicata.
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