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10th Circuit Rejects Scheme Liability Claim, Finds Presumption of Reliance Rebutted on the Pleadings – A Significant Cooley Win

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On October 15, 2024, the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed the district court’s dismissal of all claims in In re Overstock Securities Litigation. In doing so, the Tenth Circuit decided an issue of first...more

Goldberg Segalla

Connecticut Jury Awards $15 Million Talc Verdict against Johnson & Johnson Entities

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Court: Connecticut Superior Court – Fairfield at Bridgeport County - In this asbestos action, Plaintiffs Evan Plotkin and Martha Barry-Plotkin filed suit claiming Mr. Plotkin had asbestos exposure from, among other things,...more

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Does Disclosing an Attorney-Client Communication Into Another Privileged Relationship Waive That Privilege?

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Although lawyers understandably focus mostly on the privilege that they enjoy when communicating with their clients, other professionals (psychiatrists, clergy) also have privilege protection of one degree or another. Does...more

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California Jury Finds for Asbestos Defendant in Friction Products Case

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Court: California Superior Court, Los Angeles County- In this asbestos action, plaintiffs Leon Solis Jr., Laura Rangel, Crystal Solis and Leon Solis filed suit claiming negligence against several defendants, including Brake...more

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Federal Circuit Review | October 2024

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Failure to Obtain Advice of a Third Party Is Not Evidence of Willfulness - In Provisur Technologies, Inc., v. Weber, Inc., Appeal No. 23-1438, the Federal Circuit held that patentees cannot use an accused infringer’s failure...more

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The Fifth Circuit Finds CGL’s Motorized Vehicles Endorsement to Preclude Coverage for Drag Racing

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In what perhaps is truly a “sign of the times,” the Fifth Circuit recently analyzed whether a Commercial General Liability (“CGL”) policy covered drag racing events. See Kinsale Insurance Company v. Flyin' Diesel Performance...more

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Federal Court Properly Applies Concurrent Causation and Rejects an “Expert” Opinion –Thompson v. State Farm Lloyds

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U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrew Edison of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas recently issued a decision granting summary judgment for an insurance carrier in a first-party case involving alleged...more

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Claims for Statutory Interest and Attorney’s Fees Do Not Survive Insured’s Death

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Recently, a magistrate judge for the Eastern District of Texas recommended granting an insurer’s motion for summary judgment, holding that an insured’s claims for statutory interest and attorneys’ fees under Chapter 542 of...more

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Texas Department of Insurance Approves ZestyAI’s Severe Convective Storm Models

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Severe Convective Storms (“SCS”) are one of the most common and most damaging natural catastrophes in the United States. SCSs are intense atmospheric disturbances that can cause powerful winds, large hail, heavy rainfall, and...more

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Cade v. State Farm Lloyds — Insured's Failure to Comply with Policy Conditions Bars Personal Property Claims

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In PAJ, Inc. v. Hanover Ins. Co., the Texas Supreme Court set forth the “notice-prejudice rule,” which states that unless an insurer was prejudiced by an insured’s delay in giving timely notice of its claim or suit, an...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Listeria-Related Recalls Prompt Proposed Class Actions - Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update

Boar’s Head, Treehouse Foods and BrucePac face proposed class actions following a series of Listeria-related recalls. Harper v. Boar’s Head Provisions Co. Inc., No. 24-0860 (E.D. Cal., filed October 21, 2024)...more

Stevens & Lee

INJUNCTIONS – A Practical Guide to One of the Law’s Most Powerful Tools

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Very few people fully appreciate the powerful and flexible remedy offered by an injunction. Injunctions are extraordinary, both in terms of their timing and their effectiveness. Certain injunctions are issued with a rapidity...more

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Case insight: Recoverability of English lawyers' costs in hostile Guernsey proceedings

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BX v T Limited and AX and JX and CX and OX and PX and QX [2024]GRC066 (27 September 2024) - In a recent supplementary judgment on costs, Lieutenant Bailiff of the Royal Court of Guernsey, Hazel Marshall KC (the "Judge"),...more

Carlton Fields

In Federal Court, Reconsider Merely Serving Your Motion for Reconsideration

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Under Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, in most federal civil actions, a notice of appeal must be filed with the district court clerk within 30 days after entry of the judgment or order being appealed, as...more

Fleurinord Law PLLC

The IRS Estate Tax Battle Over Michael Jackson’s Legacy

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When the King of Pop passed away in 2009, he left behind more than just a rich legacy of music and pop culture. He also left behind a colossal estate that soon became entangled in one of the most scrutinized, drawn-out...more

White and Williams LLP

First Circuit Finds No Coverage For Subcontracted Faulty Work

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After almost two years' deliberation, the First Circuit last week issued its long-awaited decision in Admiral Ins. Co. v. Tocci Bldg. Corp.: affirming on other grounds, and leaving in place a district court decision that...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Privacy Briefs: November 2024

Change Healthcare Inc. has amended its initial breach report to the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to state that 100 million individuals were impacted by its mammoth ransomware attack and breach. However, as of Oct. 24,...more

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Educational Institutions and Cloud Providers Grapple with Data Breach Challenges

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A series of recent cybersecurity breaches reveals significant vulnerabilities within educational and technology institutions, underscoring the urgent need for strengthened defenses. Among the most prominent incidents is the...more

Array

This Week in eDiscovery: Balancing Sufficient Discovery Against Over-Collection | AI-Generated Evidence

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Every week, the Array team reviews the latest news and analysis about the evolving field of eDiscovery to bring you the topics and trends you need to know. This week’s post covers the period of November 3-9. Here’s what’s...more

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A New Wave of U.S. Expatriate Income Tax Refund Applications?...

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Is a new wave of U.S. expatriate income tax refund applications on the table? The answer to this question hangs in the balance as we await an appeal on the question of whether or not specific Foreign Tax Credits can be...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Navigating Claims Under the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act and Florida Telemarketing Act

A recent decision out of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida was very favorable for businesses defending Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA) and Florida Telemarketing Act (FTA) claims. The...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Class Action Decisions Published October 2024

In a question of first impression, the Seventh Circuit joined the Second, Third, Fourth, Sixth and Ninth Circuits—and disagreed with the Fifth Circuit—and held that a party seeking certification of an issue class under Rule...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

In RE: Hair Relaxer Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation

In August, Judge Mary M. Rowland dismissed nearly 200 plaintiffs’ cases in the ongoing In RE: Hair Relaxer Marketing, Sales Practices, And Products Liability Litigation [Hair Relaxer], a multidistrict litigation (MDL) that is...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

SCOTUS’ Review of Title VII Reverse Discrimination Pleading Standard Will Likely Impact Employers’ Employment Decisions

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The U.S. Supreme Court will review a requirement in five federal circuit courts of appeals that members of a majority group, such as Whites, males, or heterosexuals, who allege discrimination under Title VII of the Civil...more

EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model

Service of a “Preservation Notice” in the Forum District Does Not Confer Long-Arm Jurisdiction Over the Out-of-State Sender

Plastics Industry Assoc. v. Bonta, 2024 WL 4699927 (D.D.C. Nov. 6, 2024), held in part that the defendant’s act of serving a “preservation demand” on the plaintiff in the forum district did not confer long-arm jurisdiction...more

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