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To Err Or Not To Err: Preservation For Appeal

In complex civil trials, attorneys often focus solely on prevailing at the trial court. But the best trial lawyers know that the trial court is but one battleground.

United States Litigation

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Steptoe LLP

Ninth Circuit Removes Right To Immediate Appeal From Denials Of California Anti-SLAPP Motions, Preserving Use Of SLAPP Statute In Federal Cases (For Now)

On October 9, 2025, an en banc Ninth Circuit panel unanimously held that the denial of a special motion to strike under California's anti-SLAPP statute...

United States Litigation

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Davis Wright Tremaine

Ninth Circuit Joins Appeals Courts Applying Bristol-Myers To FLSA Actions

Since the U.S. Supreme Court in Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court of California, 582 U.S. 255 (2017) (Bristol-Myers) determined that the trial court lacked specific jurisdiction over...

United States Litigation

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Shook, Hardy & Bacon

Circuit Court Rejects Illinois Lawmakers' Challenge To Senate Bill 328's Expansion Of Toxic-Tort Jurisdiction

On May 31, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill 328, which significantly expands Illinois jurisdiction in toxic-tort litigation by conditioning foreign corporations' ability...

United States Government

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Brasília em Pauta - Edição Nº 211

United States Litigation

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Mayer Brown

When Is An Argument Too Late For Preservation In Florida?

United States Litigation

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Losey

I Consent: New Illinois Law Expands General Jurisdiction For Foreign Corporations Doing Business In Illinois

United States Litigation

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Jones Day

An Attorney's Ethical Obligations To The Client In Third-Party Funded Litigation

United States IP

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Baker Botts LLP

California Supreme Court Eases Employer Risks In Arbitration Fee Rule

United States Litigation

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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Court Rules Pension Fund's Position Was Not 'So Baseless' As To Mandate An Award Of Attorneys' Fees

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Influencer Lawsuit Dismissed On Procedural Grounds

United States Media & IT

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Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Brasília Em Pauta – Edição Nº 206

United States Litigation

MB

Mayer Brown

Ohio Court Ruling Highlights Judicial Discretion To Grant Or Deny American Discovery For Cross-Border Litigation

United States Litigation

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister

Civil Justice Council Publishes Report On Civil Enforcement

United States Litigation

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Jones Day

U.S. Immigration Updates – October 2025

Worldwide Immigration

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Klasko

[PODCAST] Utilizing Co-Mediation - Bringing Together Multiple Perspectives To Reach Effective Settlements

United States Litigation

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JAMS

District Court Invalidates Patents For Bridge Cheating Detection Software Under § 101

United States IP

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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP

One Size Doesn't Fit All: Customizing Dispute Resolution For Commercial Contracts

United States Litigation

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JAMS

From Conflict To Clarity: Why The ADR Experience Matters In Successful Resolution

United States Litigation

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JAMS

Missouri Aligns Class Action Rule With Federal Standards

Effective August 28, 2025, Missouri will implement revisions to its class action framework through the enactment of Senate Bill 47 (SB 47). These revisions amend Missouri Supreme Court Rule...

United States Litigation

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Thompson Coburn LLP

US Supreme Court Decision In Kousisis Unlikely To Have Any Bearing On Damages Recoverable For Common Law Civil Fraud Claims Under New York Law

I have commented often on the type of monetary damages that are recoverable in the context of a claim for fraud in a civil (as opposed to criminal) action.

United States Criminal

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Meyer Suozzi English & Klein

California's Fourth Appellate District Provides Much-needed Clarity For Summary Judgment Motions

In the landscape of California civil litigation, few procedural devices carry the weight, complexity, and consequence of a motion for summary judgment (MSJ).

United States Litigation

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Clark Hill

Oregon Clarifies Time Frames For Filing Civil Actions In Employment Cases

Oregon recently enacted House Bill (HB) 2957, which affects statutes of limitations in employment cases when individuals file a charge with Oregon's Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI).

United States Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Voir Dire On Damages In California: Not Just Permitted – It Is Mandatory

United States Litigation

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Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger

Global Enforcement And Asset Recovery Series: Asset Disclosure

United States Finance

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Jones Day

Texas Enacts Business-Friendly Reforms In Bid To Dethrone Delaware's Corporate Dominance

United States Commercial

JD

Jones Day

A New Era Of Litigation In Florida: Understanding The 2025 Amendments To The Rules Of Civil Procedure

United States Litigation

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Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns

DOJ Civil Division Sets Enforcement Priorities To Advance Administration's Policy Objectives

United States Litigation

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Sunglasses Manufacturer Cannot Settle Class Claims In Federal Court After Seven Years Of Litigation

United States Litigation

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Duane Morris LLP

DOJ Civil Division Issues Enforcement Priorities Memorandum

United States Litigation

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WilmerHale

U.S. Supreme Court Encourages Federal Rule 7(a)(7) Replies—A Potential Boon For Defendants

United States Litigation

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Jones Day

Brasília Em Pauta – Edição Nº 202

United States Government

MB

Mayer Brown

Could A Circuit Split On Article III Standing And Class Certification Remain Unresolved Due To A Procedural Snafu Before The Supreme Court?

United States Litigation

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Phelps Dunbar LLP

DOJ Civil Division Issues Enforcement Priorities Memorandum

On June 11, 2025, the recently confirmed Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, Brett Shumate, issued a memorandum directing Civil Division lawyers to prioritize investigations and enforcement actions...

United States Litigation

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WilmerHale

U.S. Supreme Court Encourages Federal Rule 7(a)(7) Replies—A Potential Boon For Defendants

The U.S. Supreme Court recently reminded district courts that they may use Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7(a)(7)—a little-known rule—to screen out meritless complaints before discovery.

United States Litigation

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Jones Day

Brasília Em Pauta – Edição Nº 202

O "Brasília em Pauta" é um boletim semanal preparado pela equipe de Contencioso de Brasília, contendo os principais casos a serem julgados pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) e Tribunal de Contas da União (TCU), bem como importantes questões a serem votadas pela Câmara dos Deputados e Senado Federal.

United States Government

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Mayer Brown

Could A Circuit Split On Article III Standing And Class Certification Remain Unresolved Due To A Procedural Snafu Before The Supreme Court?

The United States Supreme Court may dismiss a key class action standing case as improvidently granted

United States Litigation

PD

Phelps Dunbar LLP

DOJ Announces Aggressive Use Of False Claims Act As Part Of Civil Rights Fraud Initiative

United States Criminal

DM

Duane Morris LLP

State AG News: Civil Rights, Tariffs, Healthcare, FTC April 17-23, 2025

Each week, Crowell & Moring's State Attorneys General team highlights significant actions that State AGs have taken. See our State Attorneys General page for more insights. Below are the updates from April 17th to 23rd

United States Litigation

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Crowell & Moring LLP

New Jersey Appellate Division Holds That Service Of An Answer Does Not Necessarily Waive The Right To File A Motion Under Rule 4:6-2(e)

In New Jersey, one powerful tool in litigators' arsenals are motions to dismiss under Rule 4:6-2. These motions, which are usually filed early in the case, can dispose of some or all of the plaintiff's claims with finality.

United States Litigation

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A.Y. Strauss

Healthcare Bulletin: Lost In Translation? A Quick Reference For Covered Entities On Providing Equitable Language Assistance Services In Healthcare.

The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has long prioritized access to healthcare by minorities and the disabled.

United States Healthcare

PB

Parsons Behle & Latimer

The Class Action Weekly Wire – Episode 98: Key Appellate Developments In Class Actions (Video)

This week's episode of the Class Action Weekly Wire features Duane Morris partner Jennifer Riley, senior associate Tyler Zmick, and associate George Schaller with their discussion...

United States Litigation

DM

Duane Morris LLP

President Trump Issues Executive Order Aimed At Eliminating Disparate Impact Liability Under Anti-Discrimination Laws

United States Employment

PR

Proskauer Rose LLP

Criminal Discovery And Prosecution Teams In Multi-District Or Multi-Agency Criminal Investigations

United States Litigation

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Pryor Cashman LLP

Idaho Federal Court Denies Beauty Product Manufacturer's Bid To Strike Punitive Damages In EEOC Retaliation Suit

United States Litigation

DM

Duane Morris LLP

Cross-Cultural Differences And Impact On Arbitration Procedure

United States Litigation

Aceris Law

Commercial Division Moves Towards Adopting Additional Initial Disclosure Requirements

United States Litigation

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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

The Whole Story With Anderson Cooper Featuring Charles Murrell

United States Litigation

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Foley Hoag LLP

AB 1033 – Should Eminent Domain Law's $5,000 Appraisal Reimbursement Be Increased?

United States Litigation

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Nossaman LLP

How Trump's Civil Rights Agenda Uses the Democrats' Playbook

United States Litigation

DW

Dickinson Wright PLLC

Ensuring The Enforcement Of Federal Rule Of Civil Procedure 65(c) (Trump EO Tracker)

United States Government

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Discretion On Display: The Varying Approaches To Alternative Service Under Rule 4(f) In The Eastern District Of Texas

United States IP

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Winston & Strawn LLP

Recent Changes To The Mississippi Rules Of Civil Procedure

United States Litigation

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Butler Snow LLP

New Request For Dismissal Form Allows Parties To Request The Court Retain Jurisdiction By Checking A Box

United States Litigation

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Maloney Firm APC

Civil Litigation: Understanding The Process From Start To Finish

United States Litigation

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Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC

Pro Bono News: Fall 2024/Winter 2025

United States Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

2025 Illinois Civil Practice Guide

United States Litigation

JB

Jenner & Block

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The Class Action Weekly Wire – Episode 98: Key Appellate Developments In Class Actions (Video)

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Duane Morris LLP

Butler's Thursday Tips #7 | Civil Remedy Notices (Video)

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Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP

Preparing For The December 2015 Changes To The Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure (Video Content)

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BakerHostetler

Combining Arms For Justice-Involved Veterans

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Fenwick

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