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Appellate Guidance Needed on Out-of-State Medical Expenses in Motor Vehicle Accident Cases

While there is a lack of appellate guidance on these issues, a few notable decisions have been handed down by Pennsylvania trial court judges across the commonwealth.
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Law.com

In a Pointed Decision, the Tenth Circuit Addresses Waiver in the Context of Qualified Immunity

In Sanchez v. Guzman, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court's decision to grant qualified immunity in a Section 1983 excessive-force claim. In doing so, the court emphasized that litigants can waive a winning argument if they fail to properly prosecute their appeal.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Federal Judge Orders Ogletree Client Ikea to Pay Over $560K for Spoilation of Evidence

The sanctions motion came following a 66-page opinion Brody entered in May, which said Ikea and its counsel demonstrated "incredible and gross negligence" by failing to implement litigation holds to preserve deleted mailboxes.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

A Florida Judge Just Delivered Good News to Donald Trump

"Discovery will be undertaken to determine the impact that Mr. Stephanopoulos' statements had," said Trump attorney Alejandro "Alex" Brito.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

US Judge Rules Attorney Discipline Proceedings Are Presumptively Open to Accusers

"The question is whether public access provides a substantial benefit to the proceeding's ability to carry out its purpose," U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero of the Southern District of New York wrote. "The court finds that it does. The public cannot have faith in a process that it cannot see."
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Federal Judge Finds Independent Contractor's Counterclaims Not Barred by Jury Waiver Provision

"Absent clear language and considering the presumption against waiver, we are reluctant to extend a jury waiver provision to a separate document that could have easily included its own waiver provision," said U.S. District Judge John F. Murphy of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Pro Bono Counsel Granted, But Court Plaintiff May Need to Proceed Pro Se Due to Volunteer Scarcity

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decisions editors. 
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Court Overturns Previous Standard Used in Common Law Fraud Cases in Landlord-Tenant Action

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decisions editors. 
2 minute read

Daily Report Online

11th Circuit Recent Dismissal Ruling Could Impact How 'Plaintiffs Draft Their Complaints,' Litigator Predicts

"My gut, based on my experiences, says it will have a significant effect and change how plaintiffs draft their complaints," said Phil Rothschild, senior counsel at Holland & Knight's Fort Lauderdale office. "The cards are on the table early."
5 minute read

Law.com

Prime Hydration Accused of Infringing on Olympic Trademarks With Kevin Durant-Featured Bottle

The complaint accuses Prime of deliberately and willfully attempting profit on USOPC intellectual property through the beverage's packing, advertisement and promotions, which feature a "Prime Hydration flavor and athlete Kevin Durant: OLYMPIC, OLYMPIAN, TEAM USA, and GOING FOR GOLD."
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