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Civil Justice Council Publishes Report On Civil Enforcement

In April 2025, the CJC, a public body responsible for modernising the English civil justice system, produced a report to address the weaknesses and inefficiencies...

United States Litigation

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Jones Day

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

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

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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

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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?

United States Litigation

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Phelps Dunbar LLP

Analysis Of The 2025 Federal Tax Changes Under The "One Big Beautiful Bill" Legislation

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BakerHostetler

Blockchain 2025 - Trends And Developments

United States Technology

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Winston & Strawn LLP

CTPAT: An Anchor For Weathering The Trade Storms

United States International

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

2025 Trade Policy Agenda Provides Rationale For Trump Tariff Actions

United States International

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Bridging Cultures, Avoiding Disputes: Why Construction Needs Partnering Dialogue More Than Ever

United States Litigation

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JAMS

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

On May 19, 2025, Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the U.S. Department of Justice will use the False Claims Act (FCA) to enforce the administration's policies concerning diversity, equity...

United States Criminal

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Duane Morris LLP

Texas Takes Latest Step Toward Adopting UIDDA

Last month, the Supreme Court of Texas proposed new Texas Rule of Civil Procedure, 201.3, that "would adopt the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act," commonly known as the UIDDA.

United States Litigation

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BakerHostetler

Compliance With Meet And Confer Obligations Under The Federal Rules

In Wilbert v. Pyramid Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a Silvermist Recovery Center, et al., the plaintiff filed suit alleging pregnancy-based discrimination and harassment, culminating in her termination.

United States Litigation

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

The Demise Of The Civil Jury Trial: Why It Might Be Happening And Why It Matters

Much has been written about the demise of the civil jury trial, while not as much has been written as to whether this is a good or bad development. California Superior Court Judge Curtis Karnow, writing recently...

United States Litigation

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Butler Snow LLP

State AG News: Civil Rights, Diversity, Consumer Protection April 24-May 1, 2025

United States Litigation

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Crowell & Moring LLP

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

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)

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.

United States Healthcare

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Parsons Behle & Latimer

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

United States Litigation

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Duane Morris LLP

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

United States Employment

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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

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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

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

In the past few months, the new administration has issued a steady stream of policies and guidance that appear to dramatically impact...

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

On April 15, 2025, in EEOC v. Elevation Labs, LLC, No. 23-CV-00318, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 73702 (D. Idaho Apr. 15, 2025), Judge Lynn Winnmill of the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho...

United States Litigation

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Duane Morris LLP

Cross-Cultural Differences And Impact On Arbitration Procedure

International arbitration, being a private, informal, and non-judicial dispute resolution mechanism, is the preferred method for resolving cross-border disputes.

United States Litigation

Aceris Law

Commercial Division Moves Towards Adopting Additional Initial Disclosure Requirements

While the Commercial Division Rules are closer to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure than any other set of court rules in New York (including the base requirements of the CPLR)...

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

Recent Changes To The Mississippi Rules Of Civil Procedure

The last quarter of 2024 and the beginning of 2025 saw multiple amendments to the Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure that will impact Mississippi practitioners.

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

Effective January 1, 2025, amendments to the California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) § 664.6 aim to enhance the settlement enforcement process and clarify the court's authority in civil disputes.

United States Litigation

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Maloney Firm APC

Civil Litigation: Understanding The Process From Start To Finish

The prospect of civil litigation is daunting for large corporations and small businesses alike. Understanding the process can help business owners and executives reduce the uncertainty, avoid costly missteps...

United States Litigation

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Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC

Pro Bono News: Fall 2024/Winter 2025

Kramer Levin's 2nd Annual Pro Bono Fair...

United States Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

2025 Illinois Civil Practice Guide

United States Litigation

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Jenner & Block

Summary Judgment Rules Are Changing

United States Litigation

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Maloney Firm APC

Liskow Attorneys Secure Fifth Circuit Victory For Charitable Foundations In Trust Dispute

United States Litigation

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Liskow & Lewis

MLK Day: Cannabis And Civil Rights

United States Cannabis

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Harris Sliwoski

Global Enforcement And Asset Recovery Series: Recognition And Enforcement Of Judgments And Arbitral Awards

United States Litigation

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Jones Day

Florida Supreme Court Adopts Amendments To The Florida Rules Of Civil Procedure

United States Litigation

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Holland & Knight

Responding To Subpoenas

United States Litigation

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McLane Middleton, Professional Association

Legal Professional Privilege In Arbitration: Momentum From The European Court Of Justice

European Union Litigation

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WilmerHale

ADA & Unruh Civil Rights Act Plaintiffs And Law Firms – 2024 Edition

United States Litigation

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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP

Your Neighbor's Water Caused Damage To Your Property: Who Bears Legal Responsibility?

United States Real Estate

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Ward and Smith, P.A.

District Court In 9th Circuit Finds That Heightened Pleading Standard Applies To All Prongs Of False Patent Marking Claim

United States IP

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Largest Verdict In Title IX History: What Happened And What Is Next For Title IX Investigations

United States Litigation

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Polsinelli LLP

Common Defenses To Unruh Civil Rights Act And ADA Lawsuits (Part 1)

United States Litigation

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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP

Discriminatory Or Just Cheap? Eleventh Circuit Panel Rules That Employer-Sponsored Health Plans Must Cover Gender-Affirming Care; Case To Be Reheard By Full Court

United States Healthcare

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Butler Snow LLP

OCR Files Notice Of Appeal In Online Tracking Technologies Case

United States Litigation

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McDermott Will & Emery

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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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