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Small Tech Company Takes On Major Law Firm Over Ownership of Bill-Drafting Software

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A 25-person legal technology company in California is fighting back against one of the world’s largest law firms in a lawsuit over ownership rights to legislation-drafting software that each side says was its idea. Attorneys at Akin Gump declined to discuss the lawsuit. Series of Meetings. ” The case is No.

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August 2022 Update: List of China’s Cases on Recognition of Foreign Judgments

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Another interesting example would be a series of cases where a Chinese court in Guangzhou recognized and enforced compensatory damages awarded in three U.S. EB-5 Visa fraud judgments, but rejected the punitive damages awarded therein, echoing the same rule laid down in the 2021 Conference Summary.

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Injured? Seek Monetary Compensation with a Personal Injury Lawyer’s Help

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Punitive damages are assessed against the wrongdoer as “motivation” to correct their behavior in the future.

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Trademark Basics, Halloween Special: Tips and Tales From the Trademark Crypt

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million in damages (which was reduced to $678,302 on appeal) and $16.8 million in punitive damages (which was reduced to approximately $4.1 At least one station was brought to court and was held liable for $175,000 worth of damages, while other awards have ranged from four to six figures. million on appeal).