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Delaware Business Court Insider

Derivative Suit Claims Execs and Directors Used Cloud Services Co. to Enrich Themselves Through Sham Acquisitions

The derivative suit filed in the District of Delaware this week claims the Los Angeles-based company's board approved acquisitions of companies in which J2's chairman of the board, co-founder and an executive all had significant financial interests, then failed to disclose specifics that would have shown investors the deals weren't serving the company's interests.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Texas Lawyer's Coverage Roundup of the Texas Snow Apocalypse of 2021

Texas is warming up again and Winter Storm Uri is five weeks in the rear-view mirror, but some observers predict that it may take years to get all the insurance claims and lawsuits settled.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

5 Questions for Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson, Farmer-Turned-Lawmaker

"Florida is open for business," said Senate President Wilton Simpson, who shared his stance on COVID-19 lawsuit liability, child welfare and the blue-collar workforce.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

'Never Seen Anything Like This': Texas Winter Storm Could Produce More Litigation, Insurance Claims Than Past Hurricanes

"Property damage claims could surpass any [amount generated by an event] we've ever known, including [those produced by] Hurricanes Harvey and Rita," said George Christian, senior counsel at the Texas Civil Justice League, a tort reform and business liability-focused organization.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

Veteran Miami Bankruptcy Lawyer's First Jury Trials Lead to $3 Million Award

"Sometimes clients will fight on principle because they think they're right, but whether you think you're right or not is not always the right driver for the calculus," plaintiffs counsel said.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Rise in Royalty Class Actions Puts Spotlight on Post-Production Costs

Oil and gas companies can protect themselves against the next wave of royalty litigations by understanding their leases and the royalty language for all individual leaseholders.
4 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Slights: Former CEO's Agreement Allows McDonald's to Serve Up Delaware Suit

Because a number of agreements related to Easterbrook's compensation, including his severance, specified that disputes would have to be litigated in Illinois, his counsel argued the case couldn't be pursued in Delaware.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

New Amendments to Fla's Summary Judgment Standard: What Businesses Can Expect 

This amendment will have a significant impact on the courts as the summary judgment motion avoids unnecessary and expensive trials or may even simplify a trial by making the process more economical.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Counterclaims in Franchise Litigation: A Complex Relationship

Franchisors frequently claim trademark infringement when enforcing termination of franchise agreements. The defenses brought by franchisees in such cases can range from simple denials to complex counterclaims involving federal and state rules and legislation, common law contract claims and tort claims.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Discovery Nightmare: Simple Request Sparked 3-Year Dispute for Miami-Dade Lawyer

For defense counsel, the ordeal was a stark reminder of how crucial it is that attorneys document everything and keep their word.
6 minute read

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