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Franchisor 101: Non-Performance – Fact or Fiction?

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A New Jersey federal court granted in part a hotel franchisor’s motion for summary judgment against its franchisee and the guarantor of the personal guaranty, for breach of the parties’ franchise agreement. The franchisee did...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Different Evidentiary Burdens in IPR Proceedings and District Court Means No Collateral Estoppel Effect on Related Patent Claims

After ten years of litigation, the Federal Circuit found that the district court conducted an improper collateral estoppel analysis and upheld ParkerVision’s position on each of the appealed issues. Background - In...more

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Fourth Circuit Holds No Article III Standing Where No Third-Party Viewed Inaccurate Information

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On September 11, 2024, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals held that there is no publication to a third party — and therefore no Article III standing under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) — where the recipient of a...more

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Court Rejects Application of Flood Exclusion to Hurricane Rainfall

As the Atlantic hurricane season reaches its peak in September, bringing with it rainfall and flooding, a recent New Jersey court held a sewer overflow resulting from rainfall was not caused, directly or indirectly, by a...more

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter - September 2024

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week... ...more

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Plaintiff’s Testimony and Defendant’s Affidavit Conflict, Summary Judgment Denied

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Court: Supreme Court of New York, Albany County - Plaintiff Warren Stouch brought this asbestos action in February 2020, claiming he was exposed to asbestos at his jobs, including through the use and wear of asbestos...more

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Relying on Irrelevant Factors to Award Attorneys’ Fees Is a Red Flag

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Before Moore, Lourie, and Albright.  Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. Summary: Awarding attorneys’ fees may be an abuse of discretion if the court relies on factors that should be...more

Tyson & Mendes LLP

Bill Analysis: California’s Ab 2049 and Its Effect on Summary Judgment Motions Background

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The obvious preference for the average person is never to be involved in litigation. For those forced to become party to a lawsuit, however, the dream then becomes prevailing on a motion for summary judgment. With such a...more

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Motion for Summary Judgment Denied as Plaintiff Failed to Establish De Facto Merger Doctrine

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Jurisdiction: Supreme Court of New York, New York County - This action arises out of plaintiff Hydraulic IP Holdings LLC’s attempt to enforce a judgment entered against non-party Grace Apparel LLC. Plaintiff’s complaint...more

Proskauer - California Employment Law

Employee Who Wanted To Donate/Freeze Her Eggs Was Not Protected By Pregnancy Statute

Erika Paleny alleged harassment, discrimination and retaliation after informing her manager that she would be undergoing oocyte retrieval procedures so she could donate and freeze her eggs for her potential use at some...more

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Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment Denied Due to Conclusory Affidavits

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Jurisdiction: Supreme Court of New York, New York County - DAP filed a motion for summary judgment by arguing plaintiff cannot sufficiently demonstrate DAP’s exposed him to asbestos. DAP contends that it did not manufacture...more

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Problems Related to “Short” Return Dates on Notices of Motion for Summary Judgment in Lieu of Complaint Pursuant to CPLR 3213

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CPLR 3213, which is a procedural device permitting a plaintiff, under certain circumstances, to obtain summary relief at the very beginning of a lawsuit, provides, in pertinent part: When an action is based upon an...more

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FirstCash Files Motion for Partial Summary Judgment in Case Filed by CFPB

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FirstCash, a national pawnshop chain, is asking a federal judge to confirm that it has a statutory defense to all of the CFPB’s claims that it violated the Military Lending Act (MLA) while also asking the judge to drop three...more

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Supplier Manufacturer Defeats Motion for Summary Judgment on Claim for Violation of the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law

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A Wisconsin-based supplier of hair products had an agreement with a foreign manufacturer for the exclusive rights to sell products in Wisconsin and Minnesota. The supplier filed suit for violations of the Wisconsin Fair...more

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Canadian Legal Code? Copying Foreign Law Can’t Infringe Copyright Under US Law

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The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that reprinting foreign law cannot be an infringement of US copyright law. Canadian Standards Association v. P.S. Knight Co., Ltd., Case No. 23-50081 (5th Cir. July 16, 2024)...more

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Dam Collapse/Flooding: Federal Appellate Court Addresses Whether Michigan Counties' Efforts to Preserve Lake Depth Constitute a...

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (“Sixth Circuit”) in a June 20th Opinion addressed a taking issue arising out of flooding due to a dam collapse. See  Bruneau v. Midland County, et al., No. 23-1761. ...more

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Extensive Rule Changes to Joint Local Civil Rules in S.D.N.Y. and E.D.N.Y

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Effective July 1, 2024, the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York will impose a series of changes to their joint local rules. These changes mark the culmination “of a multi-year...more

Proskauer - Advertising Law

Eco-Friendly Claims Under Fire: The Legal Risks of Greenwashing for Businesses

In today’s market, eco-friendly claims can serve as a tool for companies looking to attract environmentally conscious consumers.  However, this surge in green marketing has also caught the attention of the plaintiffs’ bar,...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Court Sides with Long-Term Care Insurer Over Claim Denial and Potential Fraud

A judge from the District of Colorado recently issued an opinion that might leave the door open for long-term care insurers to void policies after the contestability period expires if an insured commits fraud. See Meyer v....more

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A Louisiana Judge may strike down another EPA Clean Water Act regulation and the Supreme Court would likely see it the same way.

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Several “red” states and three energy industry NGOs have filed a motion for summary judgment in their Louisiana Federal Court challenge to EPA's 2023 rule regarding the state water quality certifications required under...more

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Franchisor 101: Pieces of the Trademark Pie

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An Illinois federal district court granted partial summary judgment in a trademark dispute against Ledo Pizza System, Inc. (“System”) and Ledo Pizza Carryouts, Ltd. (“Carryouts”), a franchisor of pizza restaurants...more

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Grant of Summary Judgment to Aluminum Plant Owner Reversed

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Jurisdiction: Court of Appeals of Iowa - We previously reported on this matter involving the decedent, Charles Beverage, who was employed as an independent contractor at an aluminum plant between the 1950s and the mid-1970s....more

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FTC Sued to Overturn Ban on Noncompetes

The United States Chamber of Commerce and other trade groups sued the Federal Trade Commission in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on April 24, in Chamber Of Commerce Of The United States Of...more

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CFPB Files Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment in Texas Small Business Lending Rule Lawsuit

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The CFPB (or “Bureau”) filed a cross-motion for summary judgment in the lawsuit regarding the small business lending data collection and reporting rule, also known as the 1071 rule based on the Dodd-Frank section that...more

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Washington AG Prevails in Consumer Review Fairness Act Lawsuit

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Washington Attorney General (AG) Bob Ferguson prevailed in his lawsuit against a plastic surgery practice, Allure Esthetic, and its owner, Dr. Javad A. Sajan (collectively, the company), alleging violations of the federal...more

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