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Statute of Limitations Civil Code

Statute of Limitations refers to a statute that sets the time period during which a legal claim can be brought. Most statute of limitations laws require individuals to sue at some point during a set period... more +
Statute of Limitations refers to a statute that sets the time period during which a legal claim can be brought. Most statute of limitations laws require individuals to sue at some point during a set period usually commencing from the date of the wrong or injury or the discovery of the wrong or injury. Except for under a limited set of circumstances, if an individual does not file a suit within the specified time period, the law bars them from ever suing on that claim. less -
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A New Era in Saudi Law: The Introduction of the Civil Code

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has embarked on a significant legal reform with the introduction of its first Civil Transactions Law (the “Civil Code”), which took effect on December 16, 2023. Originally published in Law...more

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What are Compensatory Damages in California Personal Injury Lawsuits

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Personal injury damages in California are intended to make an accident victim whole again by compensating him or her for the injuries and damages caused by the intentional, reckless or negligent acts of another person or...more

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Banking sector in turmoil: The invalidity of the GTC amendment mechanism – Quo vadis?

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In its ruling of 27 April 2021 (case ref.: XI ZR 26/20) in response to cease and desist action brought by the Federation of German Consumer Organizations, the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) found two clauses in the...more

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Quieting Title After a Failed Deed in Contemplation of Marriage

Claims for quieting title to real property can be governed by different statutes of limitations periods. But a common issue in quiet title cases is when the statute of limitations period starts running....more

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Mental Capacity Standards in California Civil Litigation

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What mental capacity standards apply in California civil litigation? Last month we presented on this subject at the Placer County Bar Association’s annual spring conference in Roseville. I’ll offer highlights here. Short...more

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Sexual Harassment Dominates California Legislation in 2018

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As we discussed back in January, sexual harassment appears to be the hot topic for the California State Legislature’s 2018 session. This is certainly not a surprise, as issues related to sexual harassment and the #MeToo...more

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How Will Proposed Reforms to the Civil Code in Japan Impact Cross Border Business? - Focusing on New Rules for Adhesion Contracts...

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Anyone forming contracts with Japanese businesses or consumers beware: The Civil Code in Japan is likely to face the largest reforms since it became effective in 1898. On April 14, 2017, sweeping reforms to the Civil Code...more

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Japan Legal Update - Volume 25 | May 2017

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Bill to Partially Amend the Civil Code was Passed by the House of Representatives - On April 14, 2017, the House of Representatives passed a bill to partially amend the Civil Code ("Bill"). The Bill is under deliberation in...more

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