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Litigation Minute: State Statutes and the Private Right of Action (Generative AI Series: Part Two of Three)

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What You Need To Know In A Minute Or Less - Class action litigation challenging generative artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly become a familiar feature of the legal landscape. While early, headline-grabbing complaints...more

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State Specific Requirements for Wind and Solar Project Land Contracts 2024 Overview

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In the U.S., wind and solar project development continues to increase. In fact, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) anticipates that wind and solar energy will continue to exceed electrical generation by other means....more

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New Florida Law Provides More Public-Private Partnership Opportunities

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The Florida Legislature recently amended Section 255.065, Florida Statutes (P3 Law) pursuant to House Bill (HB) 781, which is expected to become effective on July 1, 2024. HB 781 provides responsible public entities (e.g.,...more

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New Jersey Assembly Overwhelmingly Approves Anti-STOLI Legislation

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As many of you may know, Cozen O’Connor was victorious last year in obtaining a ruling by the New Jersey Supreme Court in Sun Life Assurance Company v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 238 N.J. 157 (2019) (Bergman) that...more

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Third Circuit Application of Certified Questions Confirms STOLI Policies Void in New Jersey

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We previously reported on the New Jersey Supreme Court’s ruling on the validity of stranger-originated life insurance (STOLI) policies in the June 2019 issue of Expect Focus — Life, Annuity, and Retirement Solutions....more

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Virginia Lawmakers Repeal Deed-of-Lease Requirement, Avert Panic

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Earlier this year, the Virginia General Assembly removed the statutory requirement that any lease with a term in excess of five years must be in the form of a deed of lease. Virginia had long had a statutory requirement that...more

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Florida Court Holds It Was “Miscarriage of Justice” to Deny Insurer Award of Appellate Fees

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Florida’s offer of judgment statute, Florida Statutes section 768.79, is a common technique for any litigator who wants to place additional risk on the plaintiff. The statute provides that if a defendant in a civil suit files...more

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Connecticut Legislature Modifies Public Health Statutes

On July 9, 2019, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law Public Act No. 19-118 “An Act Concerning the Department of Public Health’s Recommendations for Various Revisions to the Public Health Statutes” (PA 19-118). ...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Nevada Passes Opt-Out Law, Effective October 2019 – Three Months Before the CCPA

Following in California’s footsteps, Nevada has passed a new privacy law providing consumers the right to opt out of the sale of their personal information. Senate Bill 220 (SB-220), signed into law by Governor Steve Sisolak...more

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Virginia General Assembly Approves Emergency Bill to Reverse the Supreme Court of Virginia’s Holding in The Game Place, L.L.C. v....

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As anticipated, in response to the widely unpopular holding in The Game Place, L.L.C. v. Fredericksburg 35, LLC, 813 S.E.2d 312 (Va. 2018), the governor of Virginia signed a bill on February 13, 2019 removing the previous...more

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Morris v. Muniz: A Sword Against Whom?

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Until recently, there had been confusion regarding the application of Florida’s Medical Malpractice Act (the “Act”) as it pertains to (1) the proper appellate standard of review of a presuit expert’s qualifications, and (2)...more

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Is the Issuance of a City Use Permit Referable? Not When It Is an Administrative Act

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Arizona’s Constitution gives electors in cities, towns, and counties the ability to refer legislation that was enacted by their local elected officials to the ballot for popular vote. Ariz. Const. art. IV, Pt. 1 § 1(8). But...more

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