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U.S. Supreme Court Rules Unanimously That Federal Courts Can Exercise Jurisdiction Over the Palestinian Authority in Damages...

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In 2019, Congress enacted the Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act (PSJVTA), which created jurisdiction over the Palestinian Authority (PA) and Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) for...more

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Texas Business Court Weighs Jurisdiction over Out-of-State Property Interests

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When can a Texas court rule on New Mexico property disputes? The answer hinges on whether the property interest is 'central' or just 'incidental' to the real fight....more

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Are Statute of Limitations Battles Becoming the New Frontline in Water Injection Cases?

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When your neighbor's wastewater tanks your oil wells, when exactly can you sue? A Texas court wrestles with a timing question reshaping industry battles....more

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Class action waiver prevails: Fourth Circuit reverses certification in Marriott data breach litigation again

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The Fourth Circuit (again) de-certified classes in the Marriott Data Breach Litigation. As further described below, the court held that the class action waiver at issue in the case was valid, not prohibited by Rule 23, and...more

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You Need Appellate Counsel Sooner Than You Think: Why Hire Appellate Counsel Before Trial vs. After Verdict

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For high-stakes litigation, waiting until after an adverse verdict to engage appellate counsel can be a costly mistake. Traditionally, clients didn’t think about an investment in appellate counsel until after a final...more

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Freezing injunctions in the Cayman Islands

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The Grand Court of the Cayman Islands (“Cayman Court”) can grant a freezing injunction: • in connection with underlying proceedings brought in the Cayman Islands (whether issued or contemplated); or - • in relation to...more

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DDADUE Law Ushers in a New Era for Class Actions in France

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On April 30, 2025, France enacted a new law aimed at aligning French law with EU law (known as the "DDADUE Law"), which, under Article 16, introduces a new class action regime fully in line with the EU Representative Actions...more

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Big News for Virginia Litigation: Jurisdictional Limits in General District Court Increased to $50,000

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As of March 21, 2025, the Virginia General Assembly and Governor have approved a significant change to Virginia’s civil and commercial court system. Every business owner, real estate professional, attorney, and claims...more

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Freezing injunctions in Bermuda

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The Bermuda Supreme Court has power to grant a freezing injunction and/or a specific order for the detention, custody or preservation of any property which is the subject of a proprietary claim pursuant to section 19(c) of...more

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SCOTUS Considers Article III Questions with Significant Implications on Class Action Certification

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard oral argument this week in Labcorp v. Davis (No. 24-304) to determine “[w]hether a federal court may certify a class action pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure...more

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UK Competition Litigation Quarterly Update: Q1 2025

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It’s been a busy start to 2025 at the Competition Appeal Tribunal, with several key cases and procedural updates shaping the landscape of UK competition litigation. In this edition of UK Competition Litigation Quarterly, our...more

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EU Anti-SLAPP Directive: Public Participants May Claim Compensation for Strategic Litigation Outside EU

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The European Union's Directive 2024/1069 (the "Directive") aims to protect individuals and organizations engaged in public participation (such as NGOs, journalists and academics) from strategic lawsuits against public...more

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How to Select a California Car Accident Lawyer

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The 2024 American Bar Association National Lawyer Population Survey puts the number of California attorneys at 175,883. This translates to 4.5 lawyers for every 1,000 residents in California. The Golden State trails only New...more

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Everyone Please Stand: Supreme Court to Consider Standing Requirements for Class Actions, With the Potential to Resolve...

On January 24, 2024, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Laboratory Corp. of America v. Davis (“LabCorp”),[1] to consider “[w]hether a federal court may certify a class action pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure...more

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Franchising Beyond State Lines: Minnesota Expands Franchise Act Reach

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While the Court found that the bundled costs did not constitute a franchise fee, the MFA may apply to franchisees located outside the state of Minnesota. Pennsylvania based distributor, M&M Creative Laminants’ (M&M) bought...more

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Judicial Hellholes: 2024-2025 Executive Summary

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The 2024-2025 Judicial Hellholes report shines its brightest spotlight on 10 jurisdictions that have earned reputations as Judicial Hellholes. Asbestos litigation continues to be a trend within numerous jurisdictions....more

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The Water’s Fine? Navigating Water Contamination Litigation

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Perhaps one of the most quintessential concerns for corporate defendants in the last decade is that of nuclear verdicts. In just a decade, from 2013 to 2022, there were 115 verdicts of $100 million or more. The Institute for...more

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