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Can I Lose the Ability to Compel Arbitration? - McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin - December 28 2023

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Intrusion Upon Seclusion- Feasby v. Logan, 3rd Appellate District Paulding County (Ohio Ct. App. 2023)- In this appeal, the Third Appellate District reversed the trial court’s decision to grant judgment on the pleadings...more

Patton Sullivan Brodehl LLP

Default Interest Based on Single Late Payment Declared Unenforceable

It is not uncommon for loan agreements to provide for fees, penalties, and default interest in the event of the borrower’s late payment. However, a case recently published by California’s First Appellate District — Honchariw...more

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Seventh Circuit Decision May Portend Increase in Equal Pay Act Claims for Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Employers

On January 5, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a decision in Kellogg v. Ball State University that expanded the scope of potential evidence plaintiffs may rely on to support their Equal Pay Act...more

Lathrop GPM

The Franchise Memorandum - Issue # 261

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Welcome to The Franchise Memorandum by Lathrop GPM. Below are summaries of recent legal developments of interest to franchisors. Fifth Circuit Reverses Trial Court’s Excusal of Area Representative’s Tardy Renewal Notice -...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Sellers and Specific Performance: A Remedy in Equity or Damages Flowing From a Breach?

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If a Buyer breaches an Agreement of Sale and refuses to buy the property, can the Seller seek specific performance as a remedy? A 2019 Superior Court decision concluded yes....more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Illinois Supreme Court Adopts Expansive Interpretation of Standing under Illinois BIPA, Potentially Opening the Flood Gates for...

In a much-anticipated ruling, the Illinois Supreme Court recently held that allegations of actual injury are not required to seek damages under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA or the Act). The case is...more

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The Epic Sequel: Federal Appeals Court Extends Class Waiver Victory To Wage Claims

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On the heels of the Supreme Court's decision in Epic Systems Corporation v. Lewis, which held that the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) does not bar class or collective action waivers in arbitration agreements, the 6th...more

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Recovery of Liquidated Damages Under Both FLSA and State Law Improper, Says Second Circuit

In a summary order issued on December 7, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit–in Chowdhury v. Hamza Express Food Corp., No. 15-3142-cv–held that an award of liquidated damages under both the Fair Labor Standards Act...more

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