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In an action brought by the Tribe under the Federal Tort Claims Act, Judge Houston relied on the California Evidence Code section 823 allowing for "equitable" damages since the cultural resources...

In this episode of the SideBar Advisors podcast, Duane Morris Partner, Seth Rokosky, shares how legal paths actually unfolded in real life—through a series of decisions, tradeoffs, and adjustments.

This article addresses how German law determines the appropriate judicial dunning procedure for Judicial Payment Demands applications regarding claims made by the German offices of US law firms.

Effective January 1, 2017, the Georgia Court of Appeals has made a number of changes to its rules.

In the article, Mr. Evans discusses a recent Third Circuit decision regarding early notice of appeal and a matter pending in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court regarding docket access.

Attorney Marc Rosenberg explores the strategic use and procedural requirements of dispositive motions in litigation practice. This webinar examines the critical timing, standards, and tactical considerations attorneys must navigate when filing or responding to motions that can resolve cases before trial.

Michael Grady (Partner-White Plains, NY), Siobhainin Funchion (Of Counsel-White Plains) and Lauren Santucci (Associate-White Plains) obtained a unanimous verdict in Dutchess County Supreme Court...

Benjamin Shatz explores the strategic role and procedural nuances of writ petitions in appellate practice, examining when and how these extraordinary remedies should be deployed in California courts. The column provides practical guidance on navigating the complexities of writ practice and understanding where these petitions fit within the broader appellate landscape.

In affirming the lower court's dismissal of claims by Lindsay Lohan and Karen Gravano that characters in the Grand Theft Auto video game are avatars of them, the N Y Court of Appeals...

On Monday, a judge in Texas granted request for a temporary injunction against the NCAA for their suspension of Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby.

Trials tend to be plagued by verbal clutter - that is, unnecessary words spoken by lawyers and witnesses (and, yes, sometimes judges).

Louisiana Senate Bill No. 196 extends critical tax appeal deadlines from 60 to 90 days for both state and parish-level assessments, as well as for appeals of denied refund claims by the Department.

The Seventh Circuit's decision in Steidinger v. Blackstone Medical Services represents a landmark post-Loper Bright ruling that significantly impacts TCPA litigation strategy for businesses nationwide. This groundbreaking appellate opinion addresses whether Section 227(c)(5) of the TCPA permits plaintiffs to sue for unwanted text messages, becoming the first Circuit court to weigh in on this critical issue.

In an order filed December 26, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated their own stay of the District Court's preliminary injunction of the enforcement of the January 1, 2025 deadline for reporting compliance...

In Spanish Peaks Lodge, LLC v. Keybank National Assoc. [pdf], No. 10-453, Senior U.S. District Judge Donetta W. Ambrose denied Keybank's motion for spoliation sanctions holding that defendant Voyager Holdings failed to present any evidence that Voyager instituted a document retention policy for the sole purpose of destroying documents relevant to the litigation.

The plastics industry faces mounting pressure from evolving regulations, litigation risks, and public scrutiny over environmental impacts and product labeling. Legal challenges range from environmental violations and pollution claims to consumer protection allegations regarding misleading sustainability claims and product composition disclosures. As new claims emerge daily, stakeholders must navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape that threatens both financial resources and consumer trust.

The Federal Circuit examined whether the term "about" in a patent claim specifying a pH range of "about 7.6 to 10" was sufficiently definite to inform skilled artisans of the invention's scope with reasonable certainty.

In May 2018, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts amended its Patent Proceedings Rule – Local Rule 16.6 – in an effort to streamline and speed up patent litigation.