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Judge Leaves Statute of Limitations Question in Injury Crash Suit for a Jury

Denying attempts to dismiss a loss of consortium claim, the court determined the question of when the spouse of a man involved in a tractor-trailer collision discovered her injury should be decided by a jury.
4 minute read

Law.com

'Don't Be Afraid to Dumb It Down': Top Fed Magistrate Judge Gives Tips on Explaining Complex Discovery Disputes

"You shouldn't necessarily assume that when you're in front of any of us that we have a clue of what you're talking about," U.S. District Chief Magistrate Judge Donald L. Cabell told attorneys on the evolution of electronically stored information.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

'Possible Harm'?: Winston & Strawn Will Appeal Unfavorable Ruling in NASCAR Antitrust Lawsuit

“Although we are disappointed that the preliminary injunction was denied without prejudice and as premature, which we intend to appeal, this denial has no bearing on the merits of our case,” Winston & Strawn partner Jeffrey Kessler said in response to a U.S. District Court ruling in his NASCAR antitrust lawsuit.
3 minute read

Law.com

State High Court Adopts Modern Standard for Who Keeps $70K Engagement Ring After Breakup

"We now join the modern trend adopted by the majority of jurisdictions that have considered the issue and retire the concept of fault in this context; where, as here, the planned wedding does not ensue and the engagement is ended, the engagement ring must be returned to the donor regardless of fault," Associate Justice Dalila Argaez Wendlandt wrote on behalf of the Massachusetts court.
4 minute read

Law.com

Transgender Woman Awarded $150K Default Judgment Against Corrections Officer for Alleged Assault

Unlike other cases where traumatized plaintiffs have requested punitive damages in their complaints, transgender female Haleem Gilliland did not raise the request until the default judgment stage.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Second Circuit Ruling Expands VPPA Scope: What Organizations Need to Know

Although organizations have grappled with VPPA claims for several years, this decision is another red flag to organizations to take immediate steps and ensure compliance with privacy laws to mitigate the risks of VPPA claims.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Navigating Third-Party Discovery in Arbitration

Some of the thorniest issues arise when parties disagree as to the permissibility of third-party discovery or a third party who is not subject to the arbitration agreement refuses to respond to discovery requests. To best navigate third party (or nonparty) discovery in arbitration it is best to consider the general principles governing discovery in this setting.
10 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Membership Has Its Privileges: Bankruptcy Court Examines LLC's Authority to File Bankruptcy

In this case, the issue was whether the president was authorized to do so. In a recent decision issued on Sept. 30, 2024, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan examined this fundamental question of basic corporate governance and provided guidance to bankruptcy practitioners who may face similar questions in the future.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Supreme Court's Ruling in 'Students for Fair Admissions' and Its Impact on DEI Initiatives in the Workplace

In the wake of the landmark decision, employers across the country have been dealing with an uptick of litigation targeting workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and programs.
6 minute read

Litigation Daily

Litigator of the Week Runners-Up and Shout-Outs

A trial team at Quinn Emanuel secured a $110 million antitrust verdict for client Pacific Steel Group in litigation against Commercial Metals Company.
7 minute read

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