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The lender's motion for summary judgment was unopposed, and a $9 million judgment was entered against the borrower.

The California Supreme Court granted the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals' request for the Supreme Court to decide a question of California law presented in the lawsuit entitled:...

Robert S. Tintner and Ronald L. Williams are featured in the Law360 article, "Pa. Justices Snub $5M Building Defect Verdict Share Appeal."

When purchasing property, understanding the full history of permits and remodels is crucial to avoiding costly surprises.

Washington, D.C. partner Jodi Terranova and associate Callyson Grove co-authored "Anatomy of a Medical Malpractice Case" for the September 2021 edition of Bloomberg Law.

William F. McDevitt analyzed the risky practice of lawyers practicing outside their areas of expertise in "Dabbling: A Dangerous Practice Even for Accomplished Attorneys" in the June 9, 2016, issue of The Legal Intelligencer.

This book explores the intersections of negligence law in the context of public schooling and school policy. Today's schools face challenges that could easily, and even unintentionally, create a climate for an increase...

On Monday, February 7, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan denied in part a professional engineering company's motion for summary judgment in Walters et al. v. Flint et al., part of the ongoing Flint water litigation.

Gregory Lee (Partner-Los Angeles) and Steven Parminter (Partner-Los Angeles) secured summary judgment in the Superior...

We are pleased to bring you the Winter, 2016, Professional Liability Newsletter. In this edition, you will find great information on our many victories and exciting news from Lewis Brisbois.

Dov Sternberg (Partner-New York) and Matthew Weinberg (Associate-New York) obtained summary judgment on behalf of a major New York City hospital, ...

This article analyzes the recent court of appeal decision on the case, Hernandezcueva v. E.F. Brady, Co., Inc., which expands contractors' potential exposure to strict liability claims on California construction projects.

"Publisher's Note: DLA Piper partner Danny Tobey, who practices in Dallas, received a prestigious Burton Award in May for an article he published on artificial intelligence

Sacramento Partner Paul Baleria and Walnut Creek Partner Allison Friedman obtained a unanimous defense verdict following a one-week trial in Stanislaus County Superior Court in a medical malpractice...

This case concerned an action for damages for breach of contract and negligence against a funeral home as the result of alleged mishandling of the remains of the plaintiff's deceased spouse.

John Shepperd (Partner-Houston) obtained a dismissal by the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners in a veterinary malpractice claim against Wilson...

An investor may pursue breach of fiduciary duty and negligence claims against its brokerage firm, stemming from its role in alleged improprieties in ARS markets.

A testator's attempt to update his will using an internet form resulted in the accidental deletion of residuary beneficiaries, causing millions of dollars to pass through intestacy laws rather than to his intended recipients. This cautionary tale demonstrates the costly consequences of DIY estate planning and highlights why professional legal guidance is essential for protecting your legacy.