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Shaping Intangible Concrete: Lower Courts' Application of 'Spokeo' on Privacy

Since the Supreme Court's May ruling, lower courts have used 'Spokeo' to filter out cases where plaintiffs cannot show any harm.
12 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Singer Trust v. 1330 Walnut St. Partners, PICS Case No. 16-1085 (C.P. Philadelphia Aug. 8, 2016) Padilla, J. (11 pages).

By | September 09, 2016
Neighboring landlord to a bar objected to the bar's roof deck construction as a nuisance for his tenants, claimed tortious interference with his tenancy contracts, violation of the liquor and zoning codes, and sought an injunction under the liquor code and Pa.R.C.P. 1531. Landlord failed to argue lasting harm that could not be addressed by other means; injunction denied.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

NYWC, Inc. v. Pro Beauty Concepts, Inc.

By | September 02, 2016
Dismissal of the Misappropriation, Conversion, And Breach of Duty of Loyalty Claims Denied
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Amusement Industry, Inc. v. Stern

By | September 01, 2016
Plaintiff Seeking Damages From Real Estate Transaction Loss Proves Intent to Defraud
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Court Offered Needed Guidance on Shifting LLC Law

By | August 29, 2016
Our Supreme Court recently decided its first case providing guidance implementing New Jersey's Revised Limited Liability Company Act (RLLCA).
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Jefferson Apartments, Inc. v. Mauceri

By | August 25, 2016
Fact Questions Arise if Statute of Limitations Tolled by Continuous Representation Doctrine
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

DNA Model Mgt., LLC v Next Mgt. LLC

By | August 25, 2016
One Modeling Agency's Tortious Interference Of Contract Claim Against Another Denied
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Fla. AG Sues Over Tech-Support Cos. Alleged Scheme to Push Unneeded Software

Scammers used pop-up internet windows to dupe customers into buying unnecessary and expensive anti-virus software, according to suits by Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Forbes v. Greenfield Aggregate, PICS Case No. 16-1002 (C.P. Lawrence July 19, 2016) Hodge, J. (12 pages).

By | August 19, 2016
Former major shareholder of Greenfield Aggregate filed a complaint his partner and corporation alleging breach of fiduciary duty and undermining his influence with the company, and he sought dissolution of the company and appointment of a liquidating receiver. Defendants raised preliminary objections to transfer for improper venue, demurrer and lack of specificity. On examination, the court found that the majority of the events involved in the suit, including the location of the corporation and the individual defendant, were located in Butler County and thus there was no authority to hear the case in Lawrence County.
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Strategic Removal and the Voluntary-Involuntary Rule

The choice between federal and state court is one of the most strategically significant decisions made in the course of litigation. It can dramatically favor one party over another, affecting everything from the pace and expense of litigation to the governing procedural (and, in some instances, substantive) law.
24 minute read

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