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Ruling Resolves Conflict Among Courts of Appeals
A trust company accused of aiding a broker in a "Ponzi scheme" can't be held liable for the losses of elderly individuals who invested their retirement funds in companies owned by the broker, the Texas Supreme Court ruled on June 17.Texas Court Rejects 'Deepening Insolvency' Tort Theory
In a case of first impression, disgruntled creditors of an insolvent company can't use the theory of "deepening insolvency" to hold the company's lenders responsible for its demise, a federal bankruptcy judge in Texas ruled recently. The idea behind the theory is that a defendant's conduct fraudulently prolonged a company's life beyond insolvency, resulting in damage to the company because of increasing debt. Contrary to the recent Texas court, some federal courts have recognized the tort theory.View more book results for the query "Kelly Hart"
Attorney-Client Privilege Becomes Key Issue in Suit Against Law Firm
Positive Software Solutions upped the ante in its request for sanctions against Susman Godfrey by filing a pleading that includes once-privileged attorney-client communications between Susman and New Century, a former Susman client and longtime adversary with which the software developer entered into a settlement. Positive Software's use of information from that settlement could have serious consequences if attorney-client privilege becomes a "marketable commodity," says David Beck, who represents Susman.County of Nassau, New York, plaintiff-appellant v. Hotels.com LP, defendants-appellees
Jurisdiction Issues Exist in County's Suit to Recover Occupancy Tax on Hotel/Motel Rooms' Online Re-sellersOpinion allowing sentimental-value damages appealed
A defendant has asked the Texas Supreme Court to reverse a first-of-its kind opinion that allows a family to recover damages for the "sentimental value" of a dog.Trending Stories
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