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New York Law Journal

The Espinal Doctrine

The Espinal doctrine is a useful tool for defendants to limit their liability to third parties. Here, Kevin Faley and Andrea Alonso discuss cases that demonstrate the Espinal exceptions and how the courts interpret this doctrine.
9 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Lawyer Never Sent Letter, But Court Upholds Cancellation by Phone

Asked what others could learn from the case, appellants' lawyer Gregory Pasquale said, "I'm not sure. I think it's an outlier, quite frankly."
5 minute read

Law.com

Force Majeure Clauses Are Taking Center Stage in Uncertain Times

Force majeure is lurking in the shadows of the Hollywood strikes, offering struggling studios a potential lifeline out of debt. But the best attorneys and the strongest contracts are proactive, rather than reactive. Thus, consider the following drafting tips to strengthen your force majeure language now, in the calm before the next storm.
8 minute read

National Law Journal

University Urges 1st Circuit to Issue Novel Ruling in COVID Tuition Refund Case

University of Rhode Island cites the impossibility doctrine, saying the pandemic-compelled closures made it impossible to carry out its contract with students.
5 minute read

Delaware Law Weekly

Musk Says He Has No Personal Liability in Lawsuits Filed by Ex-Twitter Employees

A merger agreement. Musk's lawyers said, holds him liable only for financing and administration of Twitter, not personnel decisions.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

World Electric Sues Liberty Mutual, Batson-Cook Over $41K Construction Materials Bill

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
1 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Drug Developer Wins on Trade Secret, Contract Breach Claims Against Founder

Vice Chancellor Paul FIoravanti's decision is a win for the Latham & Watkins and Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell team that represented Sorrento and Scilex Pharmaceuticals, though Fioravanti has asked for additional briefing to determine what remedy he'll grant.
2 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

McCarter & English Faces Legal Malpractice Claim

"In an attempt to save their untimely claims, plaintiffs first argue the two loans were essentially one big transaction because the loans were similar and there was a cross-default provision. They then argue the legal representation continued to August 17," the defendants said in their reply in support. "Both arguments fail."
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Considerations for Hotel Owners Contemplating Government Contracts to Provide Temporary Housing

A discussion of issues that hospitality industry stakeholders need to consider as governments increasingly turn to hotels as a source of temporary housing.
8 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Amazon Hiring Bezos-Run Blue Origin Over SpaceX Slighted Shareholders, Derivative Suit Claims

"In total, between the audit committee's single meeting and the board's single brief meeting, Amazon's directors likely devoted barely an hour before blindly signing off on funneling (redacted) of Amazon's money to Bezos' unproven, struggling rocket company," the complaint states.
4 minute read

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