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Giving Anger a Voice: Approaching Anti-Corporate Frustration Through Trial Strategy

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The assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson ignited a complex array of public reactions. Amid the standard shock and sympathy, many less orthodox responses emerged: expressions of dark humor, bitter comparisons...more

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Want to pierce the corporate veil? Plead facts, not just factors.

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Only two months into 2025, and the Business Court has already denied two motions for leave to add claims to pierce the corporate veil. My fellow-Foxer, Brad Risinger reported here on the first opinion from Judge Earp in MD...more

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Supreme Court Upholds Principle Of Corporate Separateness In Vacating Award To Dewberry Engineers

n a decision that strongly endorsed the principle of corporate separateness – where a company’s affiliates are not financially responsible for the legal obligations of their parent – the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously...more

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Minnesota’s Win Turns Up the Heat in Climate Change Litigation

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Minnesota AG Keith Ellison has obtained an order denying in large part motions to dismiss filed by defendants ExxonMobil Corp., the American Petroleum Institute, Koch Industries, Inc., Flint Hills Resources LP, and Flint...more

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Law of Privilege: ‘Shareholder Rule’ Held to Be Unjustifiable

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In its decision last year in Aabar Holdings SARL v. Glencore PLC & Others, the High Court handed down a landmark ruling overturning the ‘shareholder rule’, which has been applied to the analysis of legal professional...more

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A Corporate “One Man Band” Might be a Lonely Road, but the Company is Not Always a Puppet

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Matthew Bagley worked for a claims adjustment firm in Louisiana as its claims manager for nearly three years before resigning to, allegedly, improperly compete against his former employer, M.D. Claims Group. In M.D. Claims...more

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Conspiracy-Minded Jurors: A Defense Playbook

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's damage to western North Carolina, a new conspiracy theory gained traction. This conspiracy held that the federal government manipulated the weather as Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina...more

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3 Things to Consider When Selecting a Las Vegas Whistleblower Attorney

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It does not happen often, but occasionally someone will stumble onto evidence that suggests that a powerful company or a government agency is breaking the law in Las Vegas, Nevada. When they do find that evidence, they will...more

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4 Things to Consider When Selecting a New York City Whistleblower Attorney

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If you have gained access to damaging or even incriminating information about an individual, corporation, or other entity, you may have the opportunity to become a whistleblower. Taking such action in the public interest is...more

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What to Look for in a Whistleblower Attorney in Dallas

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Whistleblowers in and around Dallas, Texas, who want to take their findings to federal law enforcement and the public should strongly consider hiring a whistleblower lawyer to help them. Not only can whistleblower attorneys...more

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What to Look for in a Miami Whistleblower Lawyer or Law Firm

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Finding the right whistleblower attorney for your needs in Miami is not always easy. While far from the biggest field in federal and state laws, there are still dozens of Florida whistleblower lawyers and law firms to choose...more

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Selecting a Texas Whistleblower Attorney

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Blowing the whistle on perceived misconduct is one of the most important public services that you can do in Texas. When you use your access to information to bring wrongful or even criminal conduct to light, you can protect...more

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How to Find the Right Florida Whistleblower Lawyer for Your Case

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Blowing the whistle on what appears to be corporate misconduct is not a small decision to make in Florida. Odds are that you have no experience filing a qui tam claim before, as it is extremely rare for someone to gain access...more

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6 Keys to Selecting a Whistleblower Attorney

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Hiring a lawyer is never an easy thing to do. Knowing which attorney has the right skillset and experience for your needs can be incredibly difficult to figure out. But it gets even trickier when you need whistleblower...more

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Motion Practice, Jerry Springer-Style: When Zealous Advocacy Becomes Unprofessional Conduct

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A recent order by Senior U.S. District Judge Donald L. Graham provides a strong reminder to Florida attorneys to remember their duties under the Florida Bar Oath of Admission and the Florida Bar’s Creed of Professionalism...more

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Seven Steps to Address Trade Secret Misappropriation by Whistleblowers

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“The immunity provision of the Defend Trade Secrets Act creates serious risk for companies: A whistleblower could expose a company to civil and criminal penalties stemming from the company’s alleged misconduct and...more

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