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Jury Instructions Breach of Contract

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Second Circuit Deals Blow to Government’s Use of FIRREA as an Enforcement Tool

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When does a breach of contract amount to fraud? Last week the Second Circuit answered this question and reversed a $1.27 billion judgment against Bank of America and a $1 million judgment against a former executive for their...more

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4 Ways Not to Preserve Objections to Jury Instructions

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The trouble began with an off-the-record charge conference. Both sides proposed standard breach of contract jury instructions, but the defendant added additional language. The trial court gave the defendant’s version. The...more

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Appellate Court Notes

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Appellate Court Advance Release Opinions - AC36506 - Sidorova v. East Lyme Board of Education - Due to budget cuts, the Board of Education laid off the plaintiff who was a tenured French teacher. She sued for...more

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Florida Supreme Court Approves Standard Jury Instructions For Use In Contract And Business Litigation

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On June 6, for the first time, the Florida Supreme Court approved standard jury instructions for use in contract and business litigation. ...more

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