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The Demise of the Civil Jury Trial: Why It Might Be Happening and Why It Matters

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Much has been written about the demise of the civil jury trial, while not as much has been written as to whether this is a good or bad development. California Superior Court Judge Curtis Karnow, writing recently in the...more

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Citing California Franchise Relations Act, California Federal Court Rejects Franchisor’s Attempt to Dismiss Case

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A federal court in California recently denied a franchisor’s motion to dismiss litigation, holding that a franchise agreement provision requiring the parties to mediate in Texas prior to instituting litigation or arbitration...more

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Franchisor 101: Mowing and Blowing Past Mediation

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A California federal court denied a franchisor’s motion to dismiss a franchisee’s complaint claiming the franchisee failed to first mediate the dispute before filing an action as required under the franchise agreement....more

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Litigation Byte (November Edition)

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A recent opinion from a federal court in North Carolina emphasizes how difficult it is to succeed on a motion to dismiss a lawsuit arising under the FCRA. Rejecting a challenge to a plaintiff’s standing and the timeliness of...more

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The Employment Law Reporter - February 2021

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Here is what we cover in this issue of The Employment Law Reporter: •The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has affirmed the dismissal of an employment discrimination lawsuit. •A mediation agreement that...more

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Securities Class Action Filings Continue at Record Levels: How Should D&O Insurers Respond?

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On January 29, 2020, Cornerstone Research released its annual report on securities class action filings. As expected, the report demonstrates that securities class actions in both federal and state courts continue to be filed...more

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