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Third DCA Dismisses Class Action Brought by John Ruiz's MSPA

"We won that case in 2020. So obviously there's a large disconnect with what the third DCA, which covers a very small geographical location, has just decided. And even more shocking, as this case took over two years to decide," John H. Ruiz said.
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Texas Lawyer

Texas Attorney of the Year Finalist: Warren Harris

Warren Harris, a Bracewell partner in Houston, is head of the firm's appellate practice group, and won a number of significant appellate rulings over the last year.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Determining 'Molineux' Issues in Civil and Criminal Actions: A Suggested Approach

This column will set forth a suggested specific approach to determine the admissibility of uncharged crimes or bad acts of a party in either a civil or criminal action.
12 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY High Court Set to Decide If Personal-Injury Claim Against Uber Must Go to Arbitration

The matter is set for 40 minutes of arguments on Oct. 15, with Joshua D. Kelner of Kelner & Kelner representing Wu, while Michael R. Huston of Perkins Coie in Washington, D.C., is set to argue for San Francisco-based Uber.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

DC Circuit Allows Betting on 2024 Election to Resume

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission "has not substantiated that risks to election integrity are likely to materialize if Kalshi[Ex] is allowed to operate its exchange during the pendency of this appeal," the court stated.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

WIPED OUT: Judge Scraps $3.8M Damages Award

"The liability verdict was upheld, and there is no reason to think a second jury won't award as much or even more in damages, said Laurie Webb Daniel of Webb Daniel Friedlander. "Frankly, we're looking forward to the retrial."
6 minute read

Law.com

Missouri Court Upholds $28M Jury Verdict Against Life Insurer, Remands for Prejudgment Interest Award

In Karr v. Kansas City Life Insurance Company, the Jackson County Circuit Court initially entered a jury's $28,362,830.96 verdict in favor of Karr. However, the lower court declined to award plaintiff David B. Karr prejudgment interest.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

To Appeal or Not To Appeal: That Is the Question

To appeal or not to appeal, that is a question faced eventually by every litigator. But questions relating to the facts of a case or the applicable law aside (for the moment), what do the statistics demonstrate for the appellate practitioner?
8 minute read

Law.com

'Your Client Lied Repetitively' to Disciplinary Counsel: State High Court Considers Attorney Sanctions for Alleged Referral Scheme

The court heard oral arguments Wednesday in an attorney disciplinary case, where it was asked to consider if attorney Todd N. Agron violated Rules of Professional Conduct in an apparent referral scheme, and what discipline would be appropriate.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. High Court Shuts Down Insurance Coverage of COVID-19 Financial Losses

The ruling marks the first time the high court has addressed a claim for business interruption insurance related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
4 minute read

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