Personal Injury, Civil Remedies, Finance & Banking

Little Tucker Act Does Not Waive Sovereign Immunity For Alleged Violation Of Fair Credit Reporting Act

by June D. Coleman, Danielle Teeters | Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard on 4/5/2013

The United States Supreme Court recently held that the Little Tucker Act does not waive the sovereign immunity of the United States in an action for damages alleging a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”). The...more

White v. Hollister Co. Illustrates Importance of Individual Questions in Class Certification

by Molly Cusson, Thomas Gilbertsen, Ari Rothman | Venable LLP on 1/11/2013

The California Court of Appeals January 3, 2013 decision in White v. Hollister Co. reversed and remanded the trial court’s opinion denying class certification to a class of consumers who claimed that defendant Hollister Co....more

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Alert Newsletter -- July 2012: Recent Cases Illustrate Possibility of Substantial...

by McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 7/5/2012

Since the Schramm v. Foster, 341 F.Supp.2d 53 (D. Md. 2004), transportation companies have been aware of the possibility of suits and verdict against transportation brokers. This is significant because many carriers also...more

Financial Fraud Law Report: Financial Fraud Victims May Benefit from Swiss Bank's Disclosures

by Michael Diaz Jr. - Diaz Reus International... on 6/26/2012

Originally published in the July-August 2012 issue of the Financial Fraud Law Report. Lawyer Michael Diaz, Jr., Says Financial Fraud Victims May Benefit from Swiss Bank’s Disclosures Swiss banking giant UBS’...more

The Check Book -- A Guide for Check Disputes -- May 2012

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 6/4/2012

Note to Readers Not Legal Advice. This Guide is not intended to express any legal opinions or to provide legal advice. You should consult an attorney for legal advice. Code Interpretations. You should refer to the...more

Ontario Court of Appeal Recognizes Tort of Invasion of Privacy

by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 1/24/2012

On January 18, 2012, the Ontario Court of Appeal recognized a common law tort of “intrusion upon seclusion” in Ontario law in its decision in Jones v. Tsige. This decision has potentially significant implications, not just...more

New York Court of Appeals’ Clarification of the Martin Act Opens Door for Common Law Claims in Securities Cases

by White & Case LLP on 1/11/2012

The New York Court of Appeals recently held that the Martin Act — New York’s “Blue Sky” law — does not preclude private plaintiffs from pursuing common law claims such as fraud and negligent misrepresentation relating to...more

Federal Fair Debt Collection Liability for Violation of State Licensing Laws

by Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP on 3/14/2011

On February 23, 2011, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland followed the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in holding that a debt collection company could incur liability under...more

Fifth Circuit Rejects Section 10(b) Scheme Liability in Absence of Explicit Attribution of Conduct or Statements to Defendant

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 11/18/2010

In Affco Investments 2001 LLC v. Proskauer Rose L.L.P., No. 09-20734, 2010 WL 4226685 (5th Cir. Oct. 27, 2010), the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that a law firm which allegedly assisted in...more

Deceptive Trade Practices Demand Letter - Inaccurate Credit Reporting

by Patricia L Brown & Associates on 11/3/2010

The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act requires that before filing suit a plaintiff send to a prospective defendant a demand letter. Each letter is different, just as each case is different. I try to not just threaten the...more

Mortgage Fraud - Deceptive Trade Practices Demand Letter

by Patricia L Brown & Associates on 11/1/2010

The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act requires that before filing suit a plaintiff send to a prospective defendant a demand letter. Each letter is different, just as each case is different. I try to not just threaten the...more

Reversal of Decision In Bayou Group Bankruptcy Offers Little Guidance For The Institutional Investor Wishing To Redeem From A...

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 10/26/2010

In a partial reversal of a decision from Bayou Group LLC's bankruptcy case, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York reconsidered a controversial ruling that sent shivers down the spines of institutional...more

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