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California Court Of Appeal Affirms Dismissal Of Standalone PAGA Action Because A Prior Global Settlement Precluded Overlapping Claims

In an important decision for all employers in California, the Court of Appeal recognized a prior PAGA settlement fully encompassed and released the standalone plaintiff's claims as to all defendant entities.

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Duane Morris LLP

Second Department Denies Judicial Dissolution Of Realty Holding Limited Partnership (And Related Claims), Ending 22-Count Dispute

When an aggrieved party feels his or her back against the wall, there is a strong temptation to assert every claim under the sun against the adversary.

United States Litigation

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Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Trump's Defamation Suit Against CNN

Last week, a federal appeals court affirmed a district court's dismissal of President Trump's defamation suit against CNN.

United States Litigation

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Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz

Advisory Committee Advances Litigation Funding Review

While the Committee continues to assess the feasibility and framework of a new federal rule governing TPLF, some courts have begun addressing the issue in their decisions and requiring disclosure of these types of arrangements.

United States Litigation

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Dechert

Colorado Rejects No-Injury Medical Monitoring

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Dechert

Brussels Court Clarifies The EU's SPC Manufacturing Waiver Regulation Rules

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Is Arbitration Always The Answer? A Guide To Global (And China) Dispute Risks

United States Litigation

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Harris Sliwoski

Supreme Court Of India Affirms Arbitral Tribunal's Discretion Over Extending Procedural Timelines: Aneja Constructions V Doosan Power

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

GOP AGs Turn Up The Heat On California Climate Laws

United States Litigation

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Cozen O'Connor

Arbitration Agreement Not Clear Enough For Arbitrator To Decide Scope, Validity

United States Litigation

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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP

California Update: Implementation Of SB 261 Paused Pending Appeal

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Bass, Berry & Sims

Why "Quick Dismissals" Are Rare In Civil Litigation

United States Litigation

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Beresford Booth

False Claims Act (FCA) Recent Developments: Constitutional Scrutiny Mounts For Relator-Based Actions

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Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP

Law Commission Recommends New Framework For Contempt Of Court Liability Based On Four Forms Of Contempt

United States Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

AI Innovation Is Accelerating, But Oversight Is Fragmented: Why ADR Must Fill The Governance Gap

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JAMS

FBI's Most Recent Gambling Arrests Suggest Sports-Betting Regulations Are Effective

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Duane Morris LLP

What Honeybees Have Taught Me About Dispute Resolution

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JAMS

Banking Industry Outlook: U.S. Banking M&A Surge Arrives In Q3

United States Compliance

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

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

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JAMS

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United States Court Of Appeals For The Sixth Circuit Grants Writ Of Mandamus To Preserve Privilege For Internal Investigations

On October 3, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit upheld the application of the attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine to internal investigations.

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Milbank LLP

U.S. Sixth Circuit Reaffirms Core Protections For Outside-counsel Investigations In FirstEnergy Win

Senior in-house lawyers often confront a recurring question: how to effectively utilize the findings of an internal investigation led by outside counsel...

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Webinar – Inadvertent Disclosure Of Privileged Material (Video)

In this webinar, Attorney Zachary M. Smith discusses "Inadvertent Disclosure of Privileged Material"

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Second Department Denies Judicial Dissolution Of Realty Holding Limited Partnership (And Related Claims), Ending 22-Count Dispute

When an aggrieved party feels his or her back against the wall, there is a strong temptation to assert every claim under the sun against the adversary.

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Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Is Arbitration Always The Answer? A Guide To Global (And China) Dispute Risks

Imagine a multinational manufacturer that spends almost five years caught in a foreign court system trying to recover a 2.5 million-dollar debt.

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Harris Sliwoski

Employee Was Wrongfully Terminated After Failing Polygraph Test

Steven McDoniel was employed by Kavry Management as an "assistant grower" at its licensed marijuana growing facility in Adelanto, California. After $70,000 in cash and marijuana were stolen from the storage room...

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Proskauer Rose LLP

Hurry Up And Bargain: Faster Labor Contracts Act Introduced In The House With Some Republican Support

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Ballard Spahr LLP

Relying On Hohenshelt, California Court Reverses Sanctions Award Against Employer

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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP

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Florida Statute § 768.79 Update: Fee-Shifting Penalty Does Not Apply In Attorney Charging Lien Disputes

An opinion by the Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal on November 14, 2025 clarifies the scope of Florida's fee-shifting penalty statute, section 768.79.

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Illinois Legislature Increases Key Debtor Exemptions Starting On January 1, 2026

On August 19, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly enacted Public Act 1738 (SB 1738), amending several provisions of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure (735 ILCS 5) to raise debtor exemption limits effective January 1, 2026.

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Federal Circuit Denies Challenges To USPTO Director's Discretionary Denial Decisions

On Nov. 6, 2025, the Federal Circuit issued three highly anticipated opinions addressing the USPTO director's discretionary denial decisions in several IPRs.

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To Err Or Not To Err: Preservation For Appeal

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Steptoe LLP

Sixth Circuit Reaffirms Privilege Protections During Internal Investigations

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Holland & Knight

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Court Of Appeals Rejects Newest Efforts To Evade The Notice Requirement For Claims Against The State Of Michigan

In a unanimous opinion, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the retroactive application of strict notice requirements under Michigan's Court of Claims Act...

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In July, the U.S. Senate introduced the Art Market Integrity Act (AMIA), legislation that would require art dealers and auction houses to comply...

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Making The Case For Tribal Forestry Breach Of Trust Claims

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Supreme Court Stays District Court Order Vacating NIH Grant Terminations, But Leaves Guidance Vacatur Intact

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Whether Parties Agreed To Arbitrate Is Jurisdictional And Requires Independent Analysis By A U.S. Court In A Recognition Proceeding

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Foley & Lardner

U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Personal Jurisdiction In Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act Arbitration Enforcement Cases

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