SW&L Attorneys Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The court ruled this as fraudulent and restored the assets to the marital estate, prioritizing the wife’s right to an equitable division of property. Johnson , the court awarded attorney’s fees due to one party’s financial concealment and subversion of the legal process, which prolonged litigation unnecessarily.

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Complex Discovery

APRIL 8, 2025

This article unpacks how Nokia leveraged its IP portfolio to challenge Amazons use of video streaming and cloud technologies, leading to a wave of litigation. This marked a rare moment of aggression from Amazon, which had largely avoided patent litigation despite amassing over 15,000 patents related to its cloud operations.

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Lawmatics

AUGUST 8, 2023

Also, identify any real-world legal precedents or principles this case might establish." Why It Works: This prompt provides context and specificity, enabling AI to help with initial case review, preliminary legal research, and identification of potential precedents. This will help us update our client advisory templates."

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E-Discovery LLC

MAY 22, 2025

In NJ Court Rules Police Geofence Warrants Are Constitutional (Bloomberg Law May 20, 2025), Alex Ebert reported that a New Jersey intermediate appellate court upheld a geofence warrant, within specified limits. This has generated a lot litigation over them. For example: Jones v. State , 913 S.E.2d

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The Barrister

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

While the season ends in celebration for one franchise, antitrust litigation is warming up against the laws governing Major League Baseball (MLB). Baseball Clubs, the United States Supreme Court ruled that baseball was a “purely state affair” and was not subject to the Sherman Antitrust Act. [1] Microsoft, stock images.

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WA Bar News

JUNE 11, 2024

That said, improper conduct preceding and following depositions is equally fraught. 13 THE RULES The rules governing deposition conduct are a blend of procedural and professional regulations. 15 THE RISKS Deposition misconduct risks both court-imposed sanctions and regulatory discipline. Washington RPC 3.4(a)

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Practice of Law

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The plaintiffs claim that this extensive list lacks historical precedent and violates the Second Amendment, as interpreted by recent Supreme Court rulings, particularly New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. In deciding the case, SCOTUS established a two-step methodology for deciding Second Amendment challenges.

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Practice of Law

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Let’s look at these incidents before we turn to the litigation. District Court Rules for Board M4L brought lawsuit in a Florida federal court on behalf of its members, several of whom were affected by the Board’s alleged censorship at meetings. The policies, the court reasoned, failed to serve the Board's stated purposes.

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E-Discovery LLC

JUNE 1, 2024

21, 2022), it addressed a novel issue and I wrote that: “In my view, the only error was that the appellate court did not publish its opinion so that it would be precedent.” In my opinion, the new Maryland Rule does not go far enough. Maryland Rule 8-605.1 That decision is “entirely” in the Court’s discretion.

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Practice of Law

MARCH 27, 2025

Until the ruling by the Missouri Court of Appeals, the argument had held water and proved an effective means of thwarting lawsuits. By declaring that Lyft's app is indeed a product , the Missouri Court of Appeals has opened the door for litigation over product liability. Those days may have come to an end.

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E-Discovery LLC

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

The court entered an order incorporating the custody agreement and denied the fee request without explanation. The Court also held that the grandparents were not entitled to attorneys fees under the Family Law article and the decision was based on fees arising from the discovery disputes. [2] 2] _ [1] 2025 WL 484543, at *6. [2]

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Practice of Law

JUNE 6, 2025

Her role also encompassed aiding facilities in adhering to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) mandates—an aspect that would later become central to her litigation claims. After that, she initiated litigation against her employer by filing a charge of discrimination with both the Ohio Civil Rights Commission and the U.S.

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Jury Analyst

MAY 22, 2024

Any actions by a juror that fall outside the court’s instructions can taint the deliberation process. In the legal arena, precedents and established standards shape the definition of jury misconduct. The repercussions of using non-court information during deliberations cannot be overemphasized.

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Jury Analyst

MAY 22, 2024

Any actions by a juror that fall outside the court’s instructions can taint the deliberation process. In the legal arena, precedents and established standards shape the definition of jury misconduct. The repercussions of using non-court information during deliberations cannot be overemphasized.

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Practice of Law

MAY 15, 2025

Eleventh Circuit Finds Law Unconstitutional Secretary Melanie Griffin, representing the DBPR, appealed the District Court's decision to grant that injunction to the Eleventh Circuit in Atlanta. But in a thorough 127-page decision , the Eleventh Circuit sided with Hamburger Marys and upheld the district court's ruling.

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Practice of Law

JULY 12, 2024

Some cases involved novel issues for the court, such as the one granting the President immunity from almost all criminal charges. Other rulings, such as Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, overturned decades of precedent. Gun Control and the Second Amendment Challenges to gun regulations abound in federal court.

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