In the ever-evolving world of legal practice, Georgia’s recent Medical Malpractice cases are offering attorneys new opportunities to secure significant verdicts, according to lawyers from Miles Mediation & Arbitration. As they point out, the COVID-19 pandemic has wrought transformative change on every aspect of human existence, with the legal profession far from an exception. Traditions…
In accustoming oneself with the recent legal procedures and judgements that have come to define modern corporate litigation, one case in particular, carried significant implications for legal professionals. The hearing of CSX Transportation, Inc. v. Spiniello Global, Inc., 2023 WL 5515979 (D. Md. Aug. 25, 2023)(Bredar, C.J.) saw the court rejecting spoliation motions on grounds…
In a recent litigation development, Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, a highway construction company with an incorporation base in Delaware, is facing a lawsuit from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over allegations of sexual harassment at one of its North Carolina construction worksites. The case revolves around serious allegations brought forward by a female truck…
On August 24, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit made a substantial clarification regarding the evaluation of patent obviousness. In the case of Volvo Penta of the Ams. LLC v. Brunswick Corp., bearing Case No. 22-1765, the Court vacated a Final Written Decision from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB),…
A recent surge in class action lawsuits related to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) has shed light on the serious issue of deficient continuation coverage election notices. These lawsuits generally point to group health plan continuation coverage election notices as being deficient in one way or another. These notices bear the responsibility of…
Lewis A. Kaplan, US District Judge for the Southern District of New York, on Wednesday ruled that former President Donald Trump was liable for both sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. The decision came as an outcome of an earlier ruling stating that the jury in an upcoming trial will only need to…
A panel of three judges on the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit delivered a ruling against environmentalists who disputed permits granted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) for a Louisiana-based liquid natural gas terminal and pipeline, known as the Driftwood project. Sierra Club…
In a recent decision that is now under the scrutiny of legal professionals globally, a U.S. federal magistrate judge decided to impose sanctions of significant magnitude against a plaintiff who deleted data from a company laptop. However, the judge fell short of dismissing the plaintiff’s lawsuit. The verdict offers an instructive outlook on how courts…
In a world increasingly driven by technology, there is more and more focus on energy storage devices such as the Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. While providing remarkable utility, the technology also poses potential hazards and is, therefore, surrounded by legal and regulatory issues that are important for law firms and businesses to understand. Goldberg Segalla…
In a case before the California Supreme Court, PG&E Corp faces potential damages exceeding $2.5 billion for alleged negligent power shutoffs. Hailing from St. Helena, California, Anthony Gantner brought forth the negligence class action as an adversary proceeding during PG&E’s bankruptcy. This case presents the California Supreme Court with significant questions regarding the appropriateness and…
In an intriguing development, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) has seen fit to award COVID-19-related expenses to a contractor working under a fixed-price contract, in the case of StructSure Projects, Inc. This information is found here. Though detailed information regarding the entire context of this case may not currently be accessible, certain…
In the litigation landscape, understanding when a cause of action accrues for Statute of Limitations purposes is imperative. However, clarity on this issue was brought to light in the recent case of Bennett v. Ohio Nat’l Life Assur. Corp., 92 Cal. App. 5th 723. The California Court of Appeal offered insights on when the statute…
Two bills, recently introduced in Congress, are poised to reshape the current landscape of patent litigation. The bipartisan initiatives, called the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) of 2023 and the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act, otherwise known as the PREVAIL Act, both hold significant implications for corporations and law firms worldwide…
On July 7, 2023, the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal ruled on the case of Lau Man Sang, James and Others v. King Bun Limited and Others, BVIHCMAP 2021/0034. The Law firm Conyers detailed the judgment, where they represented the successful Respondents, thus deepening the understanding of proceedings in derivative action cases detected within the…
The First Judicial District of the Appellate Court of Illinois has issued a ruling that the state’s Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR) is not immune from paying attorney fees and costs under the Mental Health and Development Disabilities Confidentiality Act, contrary to the Department’s assertions of sovereign immunity in such matters. The DFPR…
Advice columnist E. Jean Carroll allegedly won another round in her litigation battle against former President Donald Trump, according to a report on Above The Law. The court has reportedly granted partial summary judgment in her second defamation case against Trump. This lawsuit was in relation to controversial statements that Trump made, frequently echoing his…
September has brought some important updates from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Their recently published Oral Hearing Guide on August 31, 2023, brings changes that could shift the way hearings are handled at this high-level litigation forum. The notable advancement comes in the form…
Effective October 1st, two leading securities law firms, Sichenzia Ross Ference and Carmel, Milazzo & Feil, will merge operations, rebranding themselves as Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel. The newly merged firm will host 60 attorneys spread across offices in New York City, Long Island, California, and Florida. The news comes as a full circle moment since…
In an important decision that could have a profound effect on contractor litigation, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently made a ruling that challenges long-standing precedents. The Federal Court stipulated that the “sum certain” requirement, which contractors must meet when claiming under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA), is not jurisdictional. This…
In a recent judicial ruling, a Pennsylvania Federal Judge stated that an Atlanta law firm, which was initially representing an NFL player in litigation, is entitled to receive half of the contingency fee that was agreed upon at the beginning of the case. The NFL player had later replaced this firm with another. This ruling…
As 2023 nears its midpoint, it’s clear that the legal landscape of the food and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry is in a dynamic state of evolution. Respected law-firm, Perkins Coie LLP, recently released their detailed Midyear 2023 Food and CPG Legal Trends Report that provides key insights on the sector’s unfolding legal trends and…
In a striking reminder of the potential consequences of making frivolous claims, a Massachusetts judge recently ordered a plaintiff to pay more than $240,000 in attorneys’ fees, expenses, and interest. The decision, rendered by Judge Krupp as part of the Massachusetts Business Litigation Session, comes under the authority of G.L. c. 231, § 6F, a…
The relationship between deception and actual fraud within wire fraud litigation has long been a point of contention. However, in recent developments, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has given its stance on the matter. The court has categorically rejected the argument that a conviction for wire fraud necessitates the government demonstrate…
Fee-shifting for prevailing defendants is a complex and often contentious issue in legal proceedings, a topic fortuitously addressed at length in two recent cases. These lawsuits demonstrate the variety of circumstances under which such fee-shifting may be permitted. Statutes can allow for discretionary attorney fee-shifting, but under what conditions? What legal and factual parameters must…
In an era marked by legal ambiguity and conflicting jurisdictions, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found itself at the epicentre of many significant legal debates. One of them, a hot topic of discussion amongst legal scholars and practitioners alike, concerns Section 19 of the FTC Act. Last seen in the case of FTC v….