JonathanTurley
DECEMBER 7, 2023
On March 20, Spears’s attorney demanded a public retraction of the statements pursuant to Ala. We have previously discussed retraction statutes that can limit damages or actions. Here is Alabama’s Section 6-5- 186 “Prerequisites to recovery of vindictive or punitive damages in action for libel.
At the Lectern
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Last year , after the parties’ briefing was complete, the court invited the Attorney General to file an amicus brief; the Orange County District Attorney was representing the People. Two years ago , the court agreed to hear Molina and it depublished the opinion of the Fourth District, Division Three, Court of Appeal.
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JonathanTurley
OCTOBER 23, 2021
This incident could well prove a violation of a statute or regulation making the act “negligent per se.” They could also seek punitive damages in such a case. Compensatory damages cover both economic and non-economic damages. This case would seem a compelling application of punitive damages.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
DECEMBER 2, 2022
They also seek punitive damages, disgorgement of profits, pre-judgment interest, attorneys’ and expert witness fees and other costs, and other equitable, declaratory, and/or injunctive relief “to assure … an effective remedy.”.
The Fashion Law
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Such editorial – versus commercial – use of runway imagery stands in the way of the models’ ability to make plausible right of publicity claims, per Condé, as “it is well-established that … recovery under New York’s right of publicity statute is strictly prohibited unless a person’s likeness is used for trade or advertising purposes.”.
JayS.Rothman&Associates
MAY 1, 2022
as well as general damages for any mental anguish, emotional distress, or other pain and suffering. In addition, punitive damages are available if the additional elements of Cal. In general, the prevailing plaintiff can recover an award of attorney fees and legal costs as well. Civil Code sec. 3294 can be proven.
ClimateChange-ClimateLaw
DECEMBER 11, 2020
The companies filed their brief on November 16, arguing that the Fourth Circuit erred by concluding that it was limited to reviewing removal based on the federal-officer removal statute. The plaintiffs asserted a violation of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and requested that the court award them compensatory and punitive damages.
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