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11th Circuit Tosses Former In-House Lawyer's Case, Expands Whistleblower Protections for Employees of Federal Grantees

"Without question, the district court was correct that § 4712 protects 'employee[s]' of 'contractor[s]' and 'subcontractor[s]' from being 'discharged, demoted, or otherwise discriminated against as a reprisal' for whistleblowing," the appeals court said. "But the district court failed to appreciate that Congress did not stop there."
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Law.com

Judge Dismisses Two Civil RICO Charges: Fraudulent PPE Allegations Don't Reflect Criminal Activity 'Above the Routine'

The plaintiffs claim the defendants made multiple false representations between March 2020 and June 2020 about the KN95 masks being "FDA and CE certified" and that they "had passed filtration tests required" to meet additional standards, the opinion said.
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The Recorder

'He's a Liar': Orange County Jury Blames Michael Avenatti for $5.4M Attorney Fee Dispute, Clears Ex-Clients

A judge on Monday is to consider a default judgment against Avenatti, who initiated the case in 2011 but eventually stopped responding to filings.
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New York Law Journal

Infidelity Clauses in New York, Liquidated Damages, Public Policy, Tort: Part II

ASll avenues of public policy appear to render an infidelity clause unenforceable in New York.
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Daily Report Online

Co-Owners Sue Ga. Power in $695M Vogtle Contract Dispute

"Despite its solemn, written promise to accept increased responsibility for cost overruns over the threshold, Georgia Power has quite simply reneged. The time has come for Georgia Power to honor its agreement," Oglethorpe Power Corp.'s lawyers wrote in the Fulton County Superior Court lawsuit.
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Daily Report Online

Man Sues Woman for Breach of Contract, Seeking $1.25M

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
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New York Law Journal

Pleading the Element of Inducement for Tortious Interference With Contract Claims

It is important to allege as many facts as possible to avoid dismissal of the claim as vague or conclusory.
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Daily Report Online

Truist Sues Precision Concrete Construction for Alleged Breach of Contract

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
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New Jersey Law Journal

Appeals Court Says 'Gentleman's Agreement' Between Law Firm and Client Does Not Outweigh Contract

The New Jersey Appellate Division has rejected Basil Law Group's claim that it is due $400,000 in fees and additional work promised in a "gentleman's agreement" with Noah Bank, after the bank's CEO stepped down amid criminal charges.
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The Recorder

Oracle Wins $30 Million for Copyright Infringement in Trial Against HPE

An Oakland federal jury also awarded $24 million against Hewlett Packard Enterprise for intentionally interfering with Oracle's contractual relationships. Oracle had been seeking $128 million in compensatory damages plus punitive damages on the intentional interference claims.
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