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Latest 'Nuclear Verdict' Underscores Jury-Trial Employer Risk

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Last month, in Jane Doe v. Alkiviades David, a Los Angeles Superior Court jury returned a verdict in a sexual assault and harassment case in the amount of $900 million. This verdict is one of the largest ever for a...more

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What are Compensatory Damages in California Personal Injury Lawsuits

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Personal injury damages in California are intended to make an accident victim whole again by compensating him or her for the injuries and damages caused by the intentional, reckless or negligent acts of another person or...more

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Alert: "Amendments To The Texas Rules Of Civil Procedure Affect Three Key Areas Of Civil Cases"

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Effective September 1, 2020 (the “2020 Amendments”). and January 1, 2021 (the “2021 Amendments”) two sets of amendments to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure affect three key areas of civil cases filed after those dates: (1)...more

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West Virginia Supreme Court Holds That State’s Cap On Punitive Damages Applies To Claims That Arose Before the Statute’s Effective...

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In 2015, West Virginia enacted a statute that caps punitive damages at the greater of $500,000 or four times the compensatory damages. We blogged about the statute here, explaining that the West Virginia legislature was...more

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