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First Discussion of Coercive Control in a Reported Appellate Decision Since it Was Added to the Domestic Violence Statute

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The topic of coercive control is one that rightfully has gotten a lot of attention in the last few years. It is coming up more and more as part of custody cases. Moreover, in January of 2024, New Jersey’s Domestic...more

Maynard Nexsen

Alabama Supreme Court Appellate Alert: Decisions from February 6, 2026

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The Alabama Supreme Court issued its weekly release list on Friday, February 6, which included the following opinion of potential interest to the Alabama business community...more

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Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of February 2 - 6, 2026

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - Melton v. I-10 Truck Cntr - employment, Title VII, racial hostility - Castro-Reyes v. Bosque - § 1983, excessive force, qualified immunity, state agent - Doe v. USA - FTCA,...more

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Eleventh Circuit tightens Rule 803(4) purpose requirement in recent case

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In United States v. Keegan (Dec. 17, 2025), the Eleventh Circuit addressed a defense attempt to use Federal Rule of Evidence 803(4)—the hearsay exception for statements “made for—and … reasonably pertinent to—medical...more

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Second Department Refuses to Revive a Stale Claim on a Promissory Note

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This BLOG has written numerous articles addressing statutes of limitation.[1] Today’s article discusses Mark v. Trimarco, a case decided by the Appellate Division, Second Department, on February 4, 2026, in which the...more

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The Friday Five: Five ERISA Litigation Highlights - February 2026

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This month’s Friday Five explores decisions reviewing what evidence is necessary to prove that a condition like long COVID is “sufficiently disabling”, what standard of review applies to benefits under FEGLI, whether an...more

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Protecting Grand Jury Materials From FOIA: Lessons From the Ninth Circuit’s Kalbers Decision

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The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit’s recent decision in Kalbers v. DOJ confirms that documents produced solely in response to a grand jury subpoena are protected from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act...more

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Court of Appeals Affirms Norfolk Decision in Long-Standing Inverse Condemnation Case

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The recent Morgan v. City of Norfolk decision provides a detailed look at how Virginia courts approach inverse condemnation claims tied to multi-phase construction projects. The Court’s analysis offers practical lessons on...more

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Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of January 26 - 30, 2026

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - USA v. Rodgers - Fifth Amendment, right to silence - Hughes v. Locure - § 1983, qualified immunity - USA v. Ott - sentencing - Lewis v. Fulton Cnty Sheriff - blind inmate,...more

Cozen O'Connor

From Execution to Distribution: Lessons from the BC Court of Appeal on Will Validity and Vesting

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Two recent decisions from the British Columbia Court of Appeal, Kroeger v. Bush Estate, 2026 BCCA 16, and Lewis v. Jack, 2026 BCCA 18, provide timely guidance on two recurring pressure points in estate law: the validity of a...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Hot out of the oven: Trademark limits on pizza-inspired names

The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed-in-part and reversed-in-part a preliminary injunction barring the use of PIZZA PUFF, concluding that the trademark owner failed to demonstrate a likelihood of success...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Expert had firm grip on Rule 702

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed an exclusion of expert testimony and grant of judgment as a matter of law, finding that the district court improperly conflated admissibility with credibility and...more

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Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of January 19 - 23, 2026

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - USA v. Jones - rehearing, drug trafficking, evidence, closing arguments, misconduct, Miranda - Renco v. Napoli Shkolnik - § 1782 discovery, protective order, foreign activities...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Spoliation de la preuve : La Cour suprême du Canada s’apprête à fournir des indications

Dans l’arrêt SS&C Technologies Canada Corporation c. Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, on s’attend à ce que la Cour suprême du Canada (la « CSC ») donne des indications nationales sur la spoliation — soit la destruction...more

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Disclosure: How the English Courts Balance Comity, Risk of Foreign Sanctions and the Fair Disposal of Proceedings

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The Court of Appeal’s judgement in Various Claimants v. Standard Chartered plc is a significant decision on whether an English court may compel disclosure of documents that are confidential under foreign regulatory regimes –...more

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Gatekeeping in Flux (Again?): The Federal Circuit Revisits Expert Admissibility

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The Federal Circuit’s ongoing struggle over how aggressively district courts should police expert testimony has once again divided the court, exposing a fundamental disagreement about the proper limits of Rule 702....more

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Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of January 12 - 16, 2026

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - No decisions this week... Florida Supreme Court - Tallahassee In re Fla R Civ P - amended rules - In re Fla R Civ P - more amended rules - In re R Reg Fla Bar - amended bar...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Class Standing Redux: Ninth Circuit Holds Plaintiffs Must Present Evidence of Class Member Injury at Summary Judgment

In Healy v. Milliman, Inc., — F.4th —-, 2026 WL 71863 (9th Cir. Jan. 9, 2026), the Ninth Circuit addressed a key Article III standing question left open by the Supreme Court in TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez, 594 U.S. 413 (2021) –...more

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Speculation Won't Suffice: SJC Draws a Firm Line on Zoning Standing

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In Stone v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Northborough (“Stone”), plaintiffs residing across the street from a proposed 20,000 square foot warehouse appealed a decision by the Northborough Zoning Board of Appeals (the “Board”)...more

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Fourteenth Court of Appeals Further Limits Non-Economic Damages in ExxonMobil v. Brown

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In ExxonMobil Corp. v. Brown, the Fourteenth Court of Appeals has continued appellate-court efforts to define the contours of proving and evaluating non-economic damages in Texas....more

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No Vacancy for Privacy: Five Hours After Checkout, the Fourth Amendment Checks Out in Pittsburgh

In United States v. Mendoza (2026 WL 61591), the Third Circuit held that a hotel guest does not retain a reasonable expectation of privacy in a hotel room five hours after checkout time, affirming the denial of a motion to...more

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Circuit Court Recognizes Criminal Defense That Seems Too Good to Be True

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A recent federal appeals court ruling raised eyebrows for its view of an implied privilege waiver. Waivers can be express or implied. The former can occur with the disclosure of a document’s content. The latter can be more...more

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CLASS IS NOT IN SESSION: Court Affirms Denial of Class Certification In TCPA Lawsuit

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Hi TCPAWorld! Defendant just scored a huge victory with a Court affirming a denial of class certification in their lawsuit. In Brian J. Lyngas, D.D.S., P.L.L.C., v. IQVIA, INC., 2025 WL 3565507 (E.D. PA Dec 12, 2025),...more

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Ninth Circuit confirms all members of a certified damages class must establish standing to survive summary judgment in Healy v....

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The Ninth Circuit recently answered an important open question in the class action context that may provide defendants an additional exit ramp, specifically, whether “following class certification, both named and unnamed...more

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Burden Shifting in Closing Arguments: Lessons from Harrell v. City of Chicago

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The proper allocation of the burden of proof during closing arguments is a recurring issue in civil litigation. On August 19, 2025, the Illinois First District Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s decision to grant a...more

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