By Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman | August 2, 2024
"We hold that the circuit court erred in applying the Maryland cap on non-economic damages to the damages that the jury awarded to Ms. [Shelly] Blackston," Justice Angela M. Eaves wrote in her opinion for the Maryland Supreme Court. "Therefore, the cap on damages under Virginia law, not Maryland law, is applicable to the damages awarded by the jury."
By Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman | July 30, 2024
"This decision justly holds Iran to account for its sponsorship of this infamous act of terrorism and the grave suffering it caused," Gibson Dunn partner Matthew D. McGill said. "We have no expectation that Iran will respect this lawful judgment, so we will seize Iran's assets wherever we find them, as far as the law allows."
By Marianna Wharry | July 30, 2024
"This case is a stark reminder of the importance of safety and vigilance in public spaces, especially where children are involved. Our goal was to secure the best possible outcome for this young girl and her family, and we are grateful that we could achieve a settlement that will help provide for her long-term care and support," the plaintiffs' attorney, Larry Serbin said in a statement.
By Ross Todd | July 23, 2024
In a 103-page report released earlier this month, RAND Corporation researchers took a look at changes in court filings, jury verdicts in personal injury cases and insurance claims and concluded that the trendlines were "consistent with an upsurge in social inflation during the 2010s."
By Marianna Wharry | July 18, 2024
"As a victim and whistleblower, I am fighting back against campaigns to silence me and retaliate against me for speaking up about sexual violence in chess," said Jennifer Shahade, a two-time national women's chess champion and women chess grand master. "It's been my lifelong mission for women and girls to thrive in this game. I have fought many battles on the chess board and the poker table but this fight for a better chess world is the most important one."
By Riley Brennan | July 16, 2024
In determining how much to allot to the inmate's parents, the court examined the close relationships between the parties, awarding $791,007.50 to his mother, $87,889.72 to his father, and the remainder between two siblings.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Erin Applebaum and Taylor Sandella | July 16, 2024
Recent severe turbulence events have caused serious injuries and deaths to passengers, generating an upswing in public interest over a natural phenomenon that is now more dangerous than ever before.
By Wendy Huff Ellard, Danielle M. Aymond and Jordan Corbitt | July 12, 2024
"This season is particularly concerning as it has been well covered in the media that FEMA could run out of readily available disaster aid during the height of this hurricane season," write Wendy Huff Ellard, Danielle M. Aymond and Jordan Corbitt.
By Emily Cousins | July 11, 2024
Isabel Del Vecchio of Suisman Shapiro, who has settled many dram shop cases, said it is hard for defendants to prevail on summary judgment because determining if someone were "visibly intoxicated" at the time of sale is a question of fact.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Riley Brennan | July 9, 2024
In a matter of first impression, a Pennsylvania state court addressed whether medical bills related to an out-of-state medical provider's work are subject to a reduction under the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law.
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