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Franchisee Claims for Promissory Estoppel and Violations of the Michigan Franchise Investment Law Fail

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A recent court decision explained the circumstances under which a plaintiff may assert a claim for promissory estoppel and whether a private right of action exists for a certain alleged violation of the Michigan Franchise...more

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A U.S. View on the UPC – Part 8: Challenging the Validity of a Patent

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On June 1, 2023, the new European Unified Patent Court (UPC) opened its doors, and enforcement of European patents in (currently) 17 contract member states is now possible with one action. This series of articles – directed...more

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The Impact of Conflict of Law on Insurance Claims

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When determining whether insurance coverage exists for a claim, a crucial consideration is whether the claim involves an event or occurrence that took place in a state other than where the relevant policy was delivered. This...more

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Solar Electric Generation Facility: Supreme Court of Vermont Addresses Enforceability of Mitigation Guidance

The Supreme Court of Vermont (“Supreme Court”) in a December 2nd Opinion addressed a challenge to two guidance documents and a classification system issued by the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (“ANR”). See Otter Creek...more

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Coal Combustion Residue/Citizen Suit Enforcement: Mobile Baykeeper, Inc.: U.S. District Court Complaint Filed Addressing Alabama...

The Southern Environmental Law Center (“SELC”) on behalf of Mobile Baykeeper, Inc., filed a Complaint in the United States District Court (Southern District of Alabama) against Alabama Power Company (“APC”) addressing a coal...more

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Federal Circuit Clarifies Specific Personal Jurisdiction in Declaratory Judgment Actions

On May 12, in Trimble Inc. v. PerDiemCo LLC, the Federal Circuit reaffirmed that there is no general rule preventing patent enforcement letters from providing the basis for jurisdiction in a declaratory judgment action. The...more

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Happy Birthday To Me: An Iconic Song Enters The Public Domain After Copyright Settlement

As I turn 50 years old this week, I can’t help but think of the famous Happy Birthday song and the class action that resulted in its entering the public domain earlier this year. The class action plaintiffs in that case...more

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