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While Tennessee does not have a general income tax, the state does have the Hall Income Tax, a six percent (6%) tax on certain dividends and interest income received by individuals, estates, trusts, partnerships and limited liability companies.

In Gyorke-Takatri v. Nestle USA, Inc., the United States District Court for the Northern District of California held that parties in a class action seeking to remove an action to federal court...

On July 15, 2020, in La Liberte v. Reid, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated a district court's ruling striking a defamation suit under California's "anti-SLAPP" statute. 2020 WL 3980223.

In a recent decision less notable for its conclusion than for the observations made along the way, the Third Circuit recently held that a sentencing judge did not commit error when he required a defendant to be placed under oath before allocating to the court prior to the imposition of sentence.

This monthly newsletter examines critical developments in product liability and mass tort litigation, including FDA guidance on PFAS in medical devices, state-level AI regulation in legal practice...

In June 2022, the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision struck down a North Carolina charter school's dress code requirement that female students wear skirts, skorts, or jumpers.

South Dakota’s new Uniform Public Expression Protection Act, effective July 1, 2026, gives defendants in SLAPP suits a fast-track procedure for dismissal and fee recovery, expanding protections for free speech...

The United States Supreme Court recently heard oral argument in the case of Microsoft Corp. v. Baker, where the Court is set to determine whether a plaintiff can tactically circumvent Rule 23(f) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court released its highly anticipated decision that overturned 45 years of protection for colleges and universities considering the race of applicants in their...

The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently rendered an Opinion in the case of Ferko-Fox v. Fox, 2013 Pa.Super 1888.

Earlier today, the Tenth Circuit entered an Order which granted the Petition for Rehearing En Banc filed by the plaintiff bank trade associations in the Colorado opt-out litigation...

Hat tip to the Texas Lawyer's Tex Parte Blog for making me aware of an interesting story. The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in Fort Worth, Texas has inducted Hortense Ward, the first woman admitted to the practice of law in Texas, because cowgirls like her make an impact.

A quick bit of news especially relevant to our Texas and Houston readers

It's that time of year, campers. The courts are back to it and the Fifth Circuit is no exception, releasing several opinions this week that civil law wonks will want to know about.

A hearty thank you to the Dallas Bar Association Appellate Section for inviting Rob Gilbreath and me to wax on about Typography.

The ancient Roman legal maxim "Allegans Contraria Non Est Audiendus" evolved into the modern doctrine of judicial estoppel, which prevents parties from taking contradictory positions in court proceedings.

The well-settled purpose of a proper temporary injunction is to maintain the status quo until the merits of an action can be decided. Requests for injunctive relief frequently arise in employment litigation, particularly where employees separate from employment.

In a compensable work comp case, the injured worker is generally seen by a physician chosen by the employer, who provides an evaluation of permanent impairment.