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Georgia's Tort Reform: A Game Changer for Businesses and Litigation Practices

The Georgia legislature has passed a sweeping tort reform package aimed at reducing litigation costs, curbing excessive jury awards, and increasing transparency in civil lawsuits in Georgia state and superior courts....more

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When Mediations Fail, It’s Not Always About the Facts

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Civil litigators are acutely aware of the benefits of mediation in resolving their clients’ disputes. Typically, prior to the filing of a lawsuit, the would-be plaintiff and defendant have been exposed to the dark side of...more

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Maximizing Recovery in Trade Secret Cases: A Guide to Damages and Remedies

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Ed. Note: This is the fourth in a series of articles taken from Gavin Parsons' CLE presentation for the North Carolina Bar Association's Antitrust and Complex Business Dispute CLE Program presented on Thursday, January 30,...more

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Georgia Enacts Major Tort Reform Legislation

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The new law affects various aspects of civil litigation, including negligent security cases, damages, evidentiary matters, civil practice, and third-party litigation funding....more

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What to Expect from Georgia’s New Tort Reform Law

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Our Industrials & Manufacturing and Products Liability Groups break down how Georgia’s new law alters the tort landscape....more

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Writing Persuasive Closing Briefs

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11 essential tips to strengthen your final arbitration submission - Writing a strong closing brief is one of the most important steps in the arbitration process. The final submission to the arbitrator offers counsel an...more

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Why You Shouldn't Wait to File a Personal Injury Claim after a California Car Accident

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Speeding, distracted or drunk driving, and other kinds of negligence frequently lead to catastrophic car crashes in California. In fact, in 2024 the state saw more than 18,000 injury and fatality causing car accidents. When...more

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Key Steps to Maximizing Compensation Following a California Personal Injury

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There is nothing like an injury to remind human beings of our frailty. Whether it's a car accident or a slip and fall incident in a grocery store, our bodies may feel the aftereffects for months — or even years — after the...more

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Suing Someone? Five Crucial Factors to Consider Before Proceeding

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So, you think you can sue. Maybe you had a contract, and the other side breached it. Or maybe someone owes you money, and you’re ready to go after them. Not so fast. Starting a lawsuit is a big step, and there are many...more

Goldberg Segalla

Dwindling Returns: Failing to Read LPL Policy Cost Millions

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A quirky reality of litigation is that the amount of recoverable dollars often dictates the strategy and approach. Maybe no one said it better than Biggie: “mo money, mo problems.” Especially in the context of an insured...more

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

Georgia Senate Introduces Tort Reform Legislation

On January 30, 2025, Governor Kemp introduced his "Tort Reform" plan that would redefine Georgia rules regarding civil trials and litigation financing with the ultimate aim to lower insurance costs. The Senate responded by...more

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Alleged Inappropriate Conduct In Another Litigation Does Not Support Award Of Enhanced Damages

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On May 6, 2021, plaintiffs sued defendants for patent infringement in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. The parties are biotechnology companies and competitors that offer tools for studying...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Attorney’s Fees May Be Recoverable in Trade Secret Cases, Even Without Damages

In California, although the prevailing rule is that each party in litigation must cover their own fees and costs, a litigant can be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees and costs if expressly permitted in a contract....more

Patton Sullivan Brodehl LLP

Court Gives Guidance On Procedure For Pursuing “Tort Of Another” Damages

In 1963, the California Supreme Court adopted the “tort of another” doctrine in the seminal case Prentice v. North American Title Guaranty Corporation  (1963) 59 Cal.2d 618.  According to the doctrine, any party who is...more

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