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January 6 Capitol riot committee publishes 845-page final report

JURIST

The committee has also began publishing transcripts from the depositions of those 70 witnesses. The report is the conclusion of the committee’s work, spanning July 2021 through this past week. In that time, the committee held nine public hearings and presented evidence from over 70 witnesses.

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India court dismisses sedition claim against Kashmiri politician

JURIST

There is nothing in the statement which we find so offensive as to give a cause of action for a Court to initiate proceedings. It also reprimanded the petitioners for filing a case when they have no relation to the subject matter and imposed costs of Rs. 50,000 ($684) to “discourage such endeavours.”

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Yale Law Students Sue Over Alleged “Blackballing” For Supporting Law Professor

JonathanTurley

That means that this professor is likely to be called as a witness in depositions and any trial if the case survives a motion to dismiss. However, in ruling on such a motion, the court must assume all facts in favor of the students.

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Finding of conversion and fraudulent concealment affirmed where brother signed sister’s name on check

Day on Torts

Defendant signed both his own name and plaintiff’s name on the check, then deposited the proceeds into a joint account he shared with his then wife. The second element required plaintiff to show that she “could not have discovered the cause of action despite exercising reasonable care and diligence.” internal citation omitted).

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Versace, Fashion Nova Settle Case Days Before the Start of Trial Over Copycat Wares

The Fashion Law

In terms the trademark/trade dress infringement causes of action that Versace set out in its complaint, Fashion Nova’s counsel claimed that these should similarly be barred for a number of different reasons. The core issue in the since-resolved back-and-forth was whether Ms. The case is Gianni Versace S.r.l. Fashion Nova, Inc.,

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Spooky Torts: The 2022 List of Litigation Horrors

JonathanTurley

However, at his deposition, the defendant’s son denied throwing the egg which allegedly struck the plaintiff’s daughter. The retailer filed a motion for partial summary judgment as to plaintiffs’ cause of action for failure to warn. The trial court granted the motion and dismissed the actions against the manufacturers.

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Spooky Torts: The 2021 List of Litigation Horrors

JonathanTurley

However, at his deposition, the defendant’s son denied throwing the egg which allegedly struck the plaintiff’s daughter. The retailer filed a motion for partial summary judgment as to plaintiffs’ cause of action for failure to warn. The trial court granted the motion and dismissed the actions against the manufacturers.

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