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Municipalities Final Judgment

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Government Immunity: Supreme Court of Texas Addresses Proprietary/Governmental Function Test

A June 1, 2018, Supreme Court of Texas (“Court”) opinion addressed whether a Texas municipality enjoyed governmental immunity from a terminated lakefront lessee’s lawsuit. See Wasson Interests, LTD, v. City of Jacksonville,...more

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Contemplating Cross-Appeals – When “Winners” Need to Appeal

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One preservation issue that seems to receive less attention than it should is the potential need for a cross-appeal. An appellee/respondent who is not entirely successful in the trial court may challenge an unfavorable...more

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SEC Secures Federal Judge Order Against Mayor Based on Control Person Liability

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On January 28, 2015, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan entered a final judgment against Gary Burtka, the former mayor of Allen Park, Michigan, upholding the Security and Exchange Commission...more

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