By Stephen M. Kramarsky | September 18, 2017
In his Intellectual Property column, Stephen M. Kramarsky writes: In a recent case in the Southern District of New York against ride-hailing company Uber and its CEO, the court denied Uber's motion to compel arbitration, holding that its sign-up process did not adequately notify users of its terms of service (which contained the arbitration provision). The Second Circuit's review and vacatur of that decision examines these issues in the context of the "reasonable smartphone user," and it is worth a closer look.
By newyorklawjournal | New York Law Journal | September 18, 2017
Summary Judgment Denied; Alleged Oral Commission Contract Was Uncontradicted
By Zack Needles | September 15, 2017
What's an appellate court to do when it's reviewing a bench verdict and the trial judge is no longer available to explain the reasoning behind it?
By therecorder | The Recorder | September 14, 2017
C.A. 4th; D070484 The Fourth Appellate District affirmed in part and reversed in part a trial court order awarding fees. In the published portion of…
By John Council | September 14, 2017
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit is refusing to let a plaintiff business slip out of an arbitration decision, rejecting its $40 million breach-of-contract claim against the makers of WD-40, the popular household lubricant packaged in blue and yellow aerosol cans.
By newyorklawjournal | New York Law Journal | September 14, 2017
Plaintiff Entitled to Balance Due on Contract, with Some Deductions for Poor Workmanship
By Greg Land | September 13, 2017
Patrick O'Connor was the county's chief financial officer and finance director from 1996 until late 2014, when he was appointed interim county manager.
By Greg Land | September 12, 2017
Dan Young claimed he was recruited to serve as Edwards' campaign manager last year, and agreed to accept a lower rate than his usual pay in return for the $5,000 bonus if Edwards won.
By thelegalintelligencer | The Legal Intelligencer | September 12, 2017
The Department of State, State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons erred in finding that petitioner, General Motors, Inc., violated Section 9(a)(3) of the Board of Vehicles Act by converting certain dealers to retail rate reimbursement for labor when those dealers elected to receive retail rate reimbursement for parts under the Act. The court reversed an order sustaining two counts of protest by the respondent dealers.
By therecorder | The Recorder | September 11, 2017
C.A. 4th; E063551 The Fourth Appellate District affirmed in part and reversed in part a judgment. The court held that the trial court erred in granting…
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