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Why Show Actual Damages When Contract Has a Liquidated Damages Clause?

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Parties fighting an obligation to pay liquidated damages often say that the contract clause amounts to an unenforceable penalty.

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Can a Third-Party Successfully Sue You for Failing to Provide Service Beyond the Scope of Your Contract?

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A Florida appellate court concluded that a security services provider could not be held responsible for allegedly failing to protect a person who was criminally attacked.

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Oil and Gas Executive Rights – Drilling Down on Your Duty

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Over the past decade, the Texas Supreme Court has attempted to define and clarify exactly what duty is owed by an oil and gas executive right holder (the “executive”) to the non-participating interest holders who are along for the ride, collecting royalty payments but having little to no ability to control how they are generated.

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Bradley Partner Robert Ford Receives Standing Ovation Award for Contributions to Texas CLE Programs

<b>Bradley Partner Robert Ford Receives Standing Ovation Award for Contributions to Texas CLE Programs</b>

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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Houston partner Robert Ford has received the 2019 Standing Ovation Award from the TexasBarCLE for his exceptional contributions to the state bar’s continuing legal education (CLE) efforts.

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Law firm praises Dennard informant Gableman: ‘It takes courage for citizens to come forward’

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Tom Gabelman, an attorney who works for the Board of Hamilton County Commissioners, is the unnamed informant in court documents outlining how Cincinnati City Councilwoman Tamaya Dennard sold her vote on a development deal for cash, his law firm.

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McCarter & English, LLP Partner Ryan Richman Joins International Association of Defense Counsel

<b>McCarter & English, LLP Partner Ryan Richman Joins International Association of Defense Counsel</b>

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The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) has announced that Ryan Richman, a partner at McCarter & English, LLP, in Newark, N.J., has accepted an invitation to join the IADC, the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests.

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Dentons Says $32.3M Malpractice Verdict Was ‘Simply Wrong,’ And It Will Appeal

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Dentons says it will appeal a $32.3 million malpractice verdict based on its disqualification in a patent case because of work done by its Canadian branch.

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In-House Attorneys Cannot Be Bound By Non-Competes In Ohio

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On Feb. 7, the Ohio Board of Professional Conduct issued an opinion letter stating that in-house counsel cannot be bound by non-compete agreements.

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Six Flags Taps JELD-WEN’s Chief Lawyer to Succeed Retiring General Counsel

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Theme park operator Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has hired Laura Doerre as executive vice president and general counsel, effective March 9.

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Buchalter Elevates Three Attorneys to Shareholder

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Buchalter is pleased to announce the promotion of Sean Casey, Harumi Hata, and Eric C. Wilhelm to Shareholder.

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GrayRobinson Continues Washington Growth, Relocates To And Expands Office Space At The District’s Navy Yard

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GrayRobinson has relocated its Washington office to the Navy Yard, doubling office space since the firm’s expansion to the District was announced in 2019.

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Blank Rome Adds Leading State and Local Tax Team in New York

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Blank Rome Adds Leading State and Local Tax Team in New York

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Joanna Hazelton Joins Executive Council of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, Long Island Chapter

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Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that Joanna Hazelton has recently been appointed to the Executive Council of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, Long Island Chapter.

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Bradley Partner Chris Lam Named Among Charlotte Business Journal’s ‘Most Admired CEOs’

<b>Bradley Partner Chris Lam Named Among Charlotte Business Journal’s ‘Most Admired CEOs’</b>

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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Charlotte, N.C., office managing partner Christopher C. Lam has been named by the Charlotte Business Journal as one of Charlotte’s 2020 “Most Admired CEOs.”

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Complimentary Board-Centric Highlights About the New Law

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As you may know, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect January 1, 2020. NACD just issued an important brief that provides board-centric highlights about the new law to help you and your fellow directors.

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Porzio Welcomes Carol Sigmond to the Firm as Of Counsel in New York

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Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C. (“Porzio”) is pleased to announce that Carol A. Sigmond has joined its New York office as Of Counsel on the Real Estate team.

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Marketing Your Practice: The Ins and Outs of Legal Client Relationship Management Tools

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With online advertising leading the way, there is an increased need to track and manage legal marketing efforts.

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Anti-Chevron Lawyer Steven Donziger Gets Blessing for Return of His Law License

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Environmental attorney Steven Donziger received a passionate recommendation to receive his law license back on Monday from the officer presiding over his bar proceedings in New York.

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Experts, Know Your Eight Bases of Persuasion

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What makes an expert witness persuasive to a jury? Is it their background and training? The work that they did on the case? Their communication skills in teaching the jury?

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Sovos Brands Names Isobel Jones As Chief Legal Officer And General Counsel

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Sovos Brands announced that Isobel Jones has joined the company as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel.

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