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Statute of Limitations Unclaimed Property

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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Meaningful Statute of Limitations for Unclaimed Property Audits and Enforcement Actions? Michigan Court of Appeals Says Yes!

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On January 19, 2023, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed two 2022 trial court orders, holding that initiating an unclaimed property audit does not toll (or freeze) the running of the statute of limitations (time-bar) for...more

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Quashed: Delaware Supreme Court affirms decision quashing subpoena in AT&T unclaimed property audit

On June 1, 2021, the Delaware Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Chancery’s decision to quash an administrative subpoena seeking extensive records in an unclaimed property audit of AT&T. The Delaware Department of Finance...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Top five unclaimed property trends for 2020

Unclaimed property audits and compliance issues will continue to be a challenge for companies in a wide range of industries. States view escheat as an important source of revenue, and contingent fee auditors will do their...more

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Delaware Dilemma: VDA or Unclaimed Property Audit

Delaware is instituting an aggressive push forward on its controversial unclaimed property audit program, as indicated in two recent announcements. The Secretary of State has announced that his office will begin sending...more

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Illinois General Assembly Stealthily Enacts Version of Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act

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In an unexpected development, Illinois has adopted a modified version of the 2016 Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (RUUPA) as part of the General Assembly’s effort to enact a state budget. The Illinois Act was added to...more

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Delaware’s Overhaul of Its Unclaimed Property Laws

Facing widespread criticism about the enforcement of its unclaimed property laws, Delaware has just completed a wholesale revision of its unclaimed property statute. The statutory overhaul has passed both houses of the...more

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Ten Things You Should Know About the 2016 Uniform Unclaimed Property Act

The 2016 Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (2016 Act) was adopted unanimously by the Uniform Law Commission (ULC) in a 49-0 vote at its 2016 summer meeting. The adoption of the revised model law is a significant step forward for...more

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Delaware’s Estimation Practices Declared Unconstitutional in Recent Temple-Inland Decision

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On June 28, 2016, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued a long-awaited decision in Temple-Inland, Inc. v. Cook, No. 1:14-cv-00654. In a ruling on the parties’ cross motions for summary judgment, the...more

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