Conflict of Laws

Read Civil Remedies updates, alerts, news, and legal analysis from leading lawyers and law firms:

News & Analysis as of May 26, 2013

Arbitration - An Alternative to Litigation for Dispute Resolution
Elmo Sex Scandal: More Accusers May Come Forward, Says Lawyer
Newtown Shootings Could Give Rise to More Litigation, Says Pinsky
Whalen: Go Back To The Future To Fight Fraud With Equity Receivers

Divided Supreme Court Upholds Chicago Condo Association Ordinance

by Kirk Jenkins | Sedgwick LLP on 4/29/2013

Yesterday, the Illinois Supreme Court filed its long-awaited opinion in Palm v. 2800 Lake Shore Drive Condominium Association. Although on its face, Palm relates only to the enforceability of a Chicago city ordinance on...more

OCC and OTS: Policy Integration

by Jonathan Foxx on 12/9/2011

On December 8, 2011, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a bulletin that outlines the process which the OCC intends to follow to fully integrate the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) policy guidance...more