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The Alabama Supreme Court issued its weekly release list on Friday, May 9. The opinions of interest to the Alabama business community include the following...more
Welcome to WilmerHale’s bulletin on recent trade secret case law and relevant news items. We’ve affectionately nicknamed it “Readily Ascertainable” because, unlike a trade secret, it should be easy to figure out....more
In its recent decision in Pets Gifts USA v. Imagine This Company, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit emphasized that while parties may wish to file an appeal, their desires are always subject to the strict...more
In 2025, get ready for a whirlwind of updates across the state. From personal jurisdiction to discovery and beyond, some recent cases are shifting the landscape in New York. Read below to find out what happened and learn the...more
In Samantar v. Yousuf, the US Supreme Court held that foreign officials, when sued in their individual capacity, are subject to immunity under a similar, but different set of rules that govern lawsuits against foreign states....more
Court: Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department (NY) - In this asbestos action, plaintiffs allege that decedent, John Beagan, was exposed to asbestos-containing products while in work areas of New York car...more
Jurisdiction: Court of Appeals of Minnesota - Appellant Westrock Minnesota Corporation f/k/a Waldorf Corporation (Waldorf), challenged the district court’s ruling, denying summary judgment on respondent’s asbestos-related...more
U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - Isaac Indus v. PDVSA - personal jurisdiction, foreign sovereign immunity, breach of contract - USA v. Schwarzbaum - foreign bank accounts, IRS form FBAR, penalties, Excessive...more
U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - No decisions this week...more
New York’s intermediate appellate court, the Appellate Division, First Department, recently unanimously affirmed a Bronx County trial court decision that, when opposing parties’ experts offer conflicting affidavits, summary...more
Many jurisdictions have rules that allow an appellate court to affirm a judgment for any reason supported by the record, regardless of the actual basis articulated by the trial court. This general rule, however, is not...more
There is no such thing as a sure thing. And in three unpublished opinions, the North Court of Appeals reminded lawyers that a notice of appeal does not guarantee appellate jurisdiction....more
A lot of mistakes can be fixed, but those depriving an appellate court of jurisdiction are not usually among them. Unless the appellate court deems the appeal to raise issues of great importance and to present a compelling...more
With ongoing advances in technology and communications, the number of contracting parties looking beyond their local jurisdiction when choosing a dispute resolution forum continues to grow It is easier than ever for...more