IP Watchdog

APRIL 24, 2024

Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit issued a revised opinion on Tuesday in the case of Abitron v. Hetronic, which was on remand from the Supreme Court’s June 2023 decision vacating a $96 million damages award for Hetronic. Abitron et.

Manufacturing

E-Discovery LLC

MARCH 26, 2025

Such obdurate behavior in this case lacks justification, defies the bounds of expected professional behavior, and was seemingly deployed to harass Defense Counsel and thwart any meaningful and constructive attempts at resolving the parties disputes. at *9 (Emphasis added).

Discovery

Next Generation E-Discovery Law & Tech Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In its first eDiscovery failing, Arch Insurance did not issue a litigation hold until four years after having constructive notice of the claim. Employees at Arch Insurance identified relevant ESI, but due to what the court identified as a lack of supervision by counsel, critical potential evidence was mishandled.

Insurance

Destination Articles Blog

MARCH 16, 2024

Tax Court ruled that a contingent fee deferral arrangement successfully deferred taxation. The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed , and since then, the IRS has repeatedly referenced those rulings without question. They can “contribute” an uncapped amount of fees into a vehicle similar to a 401(k).

Construction

Destination Articles Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Furthermore, many state and local court rules now integrate provisions that encourage or mandate mediation, particularly in family law, real estate, and small business disputes. Constructive criticism can guide your learning process and help you make adjustments to improve your effectiveness.

Mediation

WA Bar News

MARCH 13, 2025

You can be sure that the other side, or the judge, will investigate the accuracy of your rules, so avoid the embarrassment of getting it wrong or obscuring the truth. Spend time showing the court why these cases are like yours. But dont avoid unfavorable cases! 3 In Morse v.

Cross-Examination

Law and Daily Life

OCTOBER 4, 2024

He oversaw significant growth in Church membership and the construction of numerous temples worldwide. The court clarified that it was not required to interpret or rely on the Church's religious teachings or examine Huntsman's religious beliefs about the appropriate use of church money. That was last summer.

Evidence

Forensic Psychologist

AUGUST 14, 2016

Under the Frye evidentiary standard , designed to bar novel scientific methods that are not sufficiently validated, a construct must be “generally accepted” by the relevant scientific community before it can be relied upon in legal proceedings. Under a 2012 New York appellate court ruling in the case of State v.

Construction