Tag: Litigation
J&J Hit With $500 Million Verdict in Hip Implant Trial
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The verdict at the conclusion of the two-month trial called for about $140 million in total compensatory damages and about $360 million in punitive damages.
GM Says ‘Accidents Happen’ in New Ignition Switch Flaw Trial
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The accident involving a collision on a New Orleans bridge during a January 2014 ice storm is at the center of a case that could affect the outcome of hundreds of other GM ignition switch cases.
Read This Before You Sign Any Contract
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A coalition of lawmakers led by Senators Patrick Leahy and Al Franken have introduced legislation to strengthen worker and consumer protections against binding arbitration.
How Much Will Erin Andrews Get Paid After Winning Her Lawsuit? Not $55 Million
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Sportscaster Erin Andrews’ $55 million judgment against the stalker who filmed her nude and the hotel where the incident occurred will certainly turn into a far smaller payout, predicts The Hollywood Reporter.
The Plaintiffs’ Lawyer Chasing VW
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Elizabeth Cabraser’s eloquence and focus on the clients contrasted with dozens of others who pitched the judge to lead the massive case against Volkswagen, bragging about their most recent newspaper awards, school credentials and trial prowess.
Job Applicant Waited Too Long to Sue Over Credit Report
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The statute of limitations on an unsuccessful job applicant’s Fair Credit Reporting Act claim began to run when he discovered that his credit report had been pulled.
Killer Contract Clauses
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Contracts and the law are not about common sense. They’re about rules. Know them and win. Ignore them and forget about retiring on time, writes Jack Garson.”
Texas Lawyers Sued for Allegedly Bankrolling BP Spill Scam
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Plaintiffs blame the lawyers in part for obstructing their efforts to pursue their own claims for payments under BP’s restitution program for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Adversarial Cooperation – The New Legal Oxymoron?
White Paper
What “cooperation” means specifically in the predictive coding context has not been answered conclusively, but transparency should be paramount (as long as it doesn’t compromise strategy).
Preservation Case Law – Winter 2016
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Zapproved Inc. has made available for download a new publication called The Word from the Top: New Rules Amendments are a “Big Deal.” This resource covers the latest opinions and trends in preservation case law.
Justice Scalia’s Death Prompts Dow Chemical to Settle Price-Fixing Case
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Dow was facing a $1.1 billion judgment in a price-fixing case, but now Dow Chemical says it no longer thinks it could win its appeal without Justice Antonin Scalia on the bench.
Judge Threatens Subpoena to Force Clinton to Turn Over Entire Email Account
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Federal judge asks: “How on earth can the court conclude there is not at minimum a reasonable suspicion of bad faith?”
Judge Sanctions Attorneys for ‘Intentionally Misleading Conduct’
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A King County, Washington, judge has sanctioned two attorneys hired by Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist’s office, citing their “intentionally misleading conduct” during a long-running lawsuit, according to a report in the Tacoma News Tribune.
Judge Gives Volkswagen a Month to Present Diesel Compliance Plan
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Volkswagen has been given until March 24 to present an acceptable fix for bringing nearly 600,000 diesel cars into compliance with clean air laws, reports DW Akademie.
American Rule Prevails on Petition to Vacate Arbitration Award
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While parties can modify the American Rule in their contracts, they cannot preclude either party from seeking review of an arbitration award when they have effectively incorporated the FAA into their contracts, reports Squire Patton Boggs.
Zapproved Sees Strong Market Momentum for Legal Hold Pro Including Among Fortune 500
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Zapproved, pioneer of SaaS-based software for corporate legal departments, announced strong momentum for 2015.
The 4 Must-Follow Lawsuits Challenging Cruz’s Presidential Eligibility
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The Texas senator now faces several lawsuits across the country — in Illinois, Texas, New York and Utah — that are bringing the candidate unwelcome distractions.
Texas Lawyer Dismissed from $22M Lawsuit
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A $22 million lawsuit against Beaumont, Texas attorney Wayne Reaud, along with several others, have been dismissed, reports SETexasRecord.com.
Survey: Mitigating Reputation Damage in High-Profile Lawsuits
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A new survey shows senior legal officers recognize importance of communications — but most lack strategy, accountability for what is said outside the courtroom. Greentarget conducted the survey.
Dallas Medical Products Company ThermoTek Wins $9.6 Million in Fraud Case
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U.S. District Judge Sidney Fitzwater has entered a judgment of $9.6 million for medical products manufacturer ThermoTek Inc. after a jury found that a competitor fraudulently obtained the company’s business information for a series of physical therapy machines.
