New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Dean L. Pillarella | February 7, 2022
In addition to making a "formal" appearance, a defendant may also make an "informal" appearance, which "comes about when the defendant, although not having taken any of the steps that would officially constitute an appearance under CPLR 320(a), nevertheless participates in the case in some way relating to the merits." This article examines the origins of the informal appearance, including when it occurs and its impact in the personal jurisdiction and default-judgment contexts.
By Jasmine Floyd | February 3, 2022
A jury convicted the buyer of criminal charges over the real estate transaction, but the seller failed to provide sufficient evidence to support her award of attorney fees.
By ALM Staff | February 3, 2022
This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Amanda Bronstad | February 2, 2022
On Wednesday, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation sent two dozen lawsuits against SoClean to U.S. District Judge Joy Flowers Conti, who is already overseeing the multidistrict litigation over the Philips breathing machine recall in the Western District of Pennsylvania.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Max Mitchell | February 1, 2022
"We don't think that it is completely settled. We think that the holding is narrow, and there will be additional litigation to develop exactly what Mallory means and how it does and does not apply," DuPont said.
New Jersey Law Journal | Analysis
By Nicholas A. Duston | January 28, 2022
Under R. 4:22-1, a party to a New Jersey litigation may request an admission "of the truth of any matters of fact." If used correctly, such requests to admit can save substantial time and effort at trial.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Larry E. Coben | January 27, 2022
The commonwealth of Pennsylvania is the target of the marketing and sale of millions of products every year. A large segment these products are designed and fabricated by corporations residing in other states or other countries.
By Amanda Bronstad | January 27, 2022
Roundup MDL Judge Vince Chhabria called on a federal rules committee last year to review common benefit fees in multidistrict litigation, which he called "totally out of control." But rules changes are unlikely.
By ALM Staff | January 27, 2022
This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
By Marianna Wharry | January 26, 2022
The Washington State Court of Appeals, confronting the issue for the first time and taking cues from several federal courts, has ruled that arbitration agreements can be applied retroactively.
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