JURIST

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from North Carolina on Monday over the constitutionality of a state law allowing employers to sue employees working as undercover investigators. The court stated that the law substantially “burden[ed] newsgathering and publishing activities.”

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Above The Law

AUGUST 5, 2022

million in compensatory damages. Million — See Also appeared first on Above the Law. The Circus Continues : Alex Jones and the three-ring trial moves to the punitive phase after the jury awards $4.1 Bottom Line : The best firms for compensation according to a survey of professional happiness.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

APRIL 18, 2023

Supreme Court held that a deaf student seeking compensatory damages under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for the denial of a free and appropriate education may proceed without exhausting the administrative processes of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) because the remedy sought is not one IDEA provides.

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JURIST

MARCH 30, 2021

.” The bill also establishes a private cause of action in which an individual may “assert an actual or threatened violation of this subchapter as a claim in a judicial or administrative proceeding and obtain compensatory damages, injunctive relief, declaratory relief, or any other appropriate relief.”

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JURIST

DECEMBER 6, 2021

.” The suit was filed by Chicago-based Edelson PC and seeks to apply Myanmar law to the plaintiffs’ claim in an attempt to circumvent § 230 of the Communications Decency Act —a US law that protects tech companies from content posted by users. ” Plaintiffs demand a jury trial.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

JANUARY 16, 2023

Their lawsuit requests defendants pay their attorney fees, compensatory damages, and an audit of royalty payments since 2015. Two of the three members of “Gap Band,” Robert and Ronnie Wilson’s heir’s suit alleges BMG is in breach of contract over unpaid royalties.

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The Hollywood Lawyer

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The plaintiffs seek unspecified compensatory damages and restitution for unpaid commissions on the $2.05 million they raised. Allegedly Rescue Dog was promised a […]. The post Film Fridays: Lawsuit Between Producers Over Unpaid Commissions on Chris Pine Film appeared first on THE HOLLYWOOD LAWYER.

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SquirePattonBoggs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In its decision, the Court took the uncommon step of sua sponte certifying a question of state law (here, Ohio law) to a state supreme supreme court (the Ohio Supreme Court). Why it did so reveals some key insights into how the Sixth Circuit thinks about state-law certification. Purdue Pharma L.P., Tompkins , 304 U.S.

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LegalReader

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Missouri law allows compensatory damages, which are the documented costs for medical treatment and expenses, lost income and the ability to earn money in the future, and pain and suffering.

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JURIST

MAY 17, 2021

The jury awarded Hardeman $75 million in punitive damages, but the federal judge overseeing the trial reduced the punitive damages to $20 million. The jury also awarded Hardeman $5 million in compensatory damages for past and future pain and suffering.

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JURIST

APRIL 28, 2022

Cummings then filed a lawsuit against Premier for discrimination on the basis of her disability, alleging that the company violated federal anti-discrimination laws when refusing to provide her with an interpreter. Cummings sought equitable relief and compensatory damages for emotional distress.

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JURIST

JUNE 16, 2022

” Johnson alleged that Musk committed civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) violations through wire fraud, gambling, common law fraud, negligence, false advertising, deceptive practices, products liability by failure to warn, and unjust enrichment.

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SCOTUSBlog

MAY 7, 2021

Share This week we highlight petitions that ask the Supreme Court to consider, among other things, whether an award of punitive damages that doubles the compensatory damages can comport with due process and how a defendant can prove ineffective assistance of counsel in rejecting a plea offer. After a jury trial in the U.S.

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JURIST

MARCH 8, 2021

Further, according to the court, nominal damages by themselves can redress a past injury. In the opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas, writing for the court, based the rationale on common law and legal precedent. In response to this argument, Thomas stated that nominal damages are not purely symbolic.

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SCOTUSBlog

OCTOBER 12, 2021

in which Epic has asked the justices to weigh in on whether a state law that places a cap on punitive damages can provide the kind of fair notice that the Supreme Court has said the Constitution’s due process clause requires, so that a punitive damages award that complies with the law passes constitutional muster.

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SCOTUSBlog

MAY 1, 2023

Judge Judith Rogers explained that although federal fishery law makes clear that the government can require fishing boats to carry monitors, it does not specifically address who must pay for the monitors. A jury ruled for Murray and awarded him back pay and compensatory damages, but the U.S.

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Conflict of Laws

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Since the Spanish court had ordered the defendants to pay a sum for damages it deemed to be compensatory in nature, in light of Art. 45(2) Brussels I Regulation, the enforcing court could not come to the opposing view that the damages were in fact punitive. Recital 32 of the Rome II Regulation). 11 CFR (AG Opinion, para.

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NewmanFerraraLLP

JANUARY 24, 2023

Ultimately, Parker hopes to recover compensatory damages, restitution, punitive damages, legal fees, and costs, together with a judicial declaration as to the parties’ rights and responsibilities. ” ( Complaint , paragraph 1.) ” ( Complaint , paragraph 101.)

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SCOTUSBlog

JANUARY 8, 2021

The students push back against the idea that allowing claims for nominal damages to go forward even after the policy at the heart of a lawsuit has been changed will create an incentive for plaintiffs to run up large legal bills. Nominal damages, the officials reason, are not simply “a small amount of compensatory damages.”

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Conflict of Laws

MARCH 23, 2024

It evidently has not stopped claimants from seeking enforcement of punitive damage awards in other civil law legal systems. The first block then focused on the origin, scope, and, particularly, on the purpose of punitive damage awards. Rademacher then analysed whether punitive elements could be found in German tort law.

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Conflict of Laws

AUGUST 24, 2022

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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Blumberg

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As experienced business law attorneys, we’re well acquainted with various remedies and preparation techniques for managing breached business contracts. Essentially, expulsion needs to be executed in good faith or the business is at risk of being sued for damages. Gary Handin The Law Offices of Gary I.

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Patently O

APRIL 15, 2024

In recent years, the Supreme Court has been asking the lower courts to re-focus attention on the historic law/equity divide. But here, the patentee had alleged both legal and equitable claims — seeking compensatory damages and injunctive relief respectively.

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The Fashion Law

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

In addition to compensatory damages in the amount of $50 million, Evangelista claims that she is also entitled to “punitive and/or exemplary damages for the wanton, willful, fraudulent, reckless acts of ZELTIQ which demonstrated a complete disregard and reckless indifference for the safety and welfare of the general public and to Ms.

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SCOTUSBlog

JANUARY 12, 2021

Justice Neil Gorsuch suggested to Waggoner that most lawsuits would still be able to go forward even if a request for nominal damages, standing alone, was not enough to keep a case alive. Alito pressed Pinson, asking whether an award of $10 in statutory damages would be large enough for the lawsuit to go forward.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

DECEMBER 27, 2021

However, in defending its controversial abortion law, the State of Mississippi has asked the Court to overturn its prior decisions in Roe v. Board of Education, in which the Court overruled precedent and established new constitutional law. The i ssue in Dobbs v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Premier Rehab Keller, P.L.L.C.:

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Constitutional Law Reporter

JANUARY 3, 2022

However, in defending its controversial abortion law, the State of Mississippi has asked the Court to overturn its prior decisions in Roe v. Board of Education, in which the Court overruled precedent and established new constitutional law. The i ssue in Dobbs v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Premier Rehab Keller, P.L.L.C.:

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Conflict of Laws

JUNE 3, 2021

Written by Béligh Elbalti (Associate Professor, Graduate School of Law and Politics – Osaka University). Assume that you successfully obtained a favourable judgment from a foreign court that orders the losing party to pay punitive damages in addition to compensatory damages. criminal) and function (compensatory v.

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The Fashion Law

MARCH 2, 2022

Rather than try to protect NFT consumers,” Armijo alleges that the defendants have “decided to profit from their misfortune” and have run afoul of the law in doing so. The post OpenSea, LooksRare, BAYC Yuga Labs Named in $6 Million Negligence Lawsuit appeared first on The Fashion Law. The case is Robert Armijo v.

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JURIST

APRIL 26, 2024

The Senate’s amendment added that in a civil action based on violating the bill, “[The] plaintiff may recover from the person: (A) Compensatory damages; (B) Punitive damages; and (C) Reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs, and expenses.”

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JonathanTurley

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

There seemed little balance struck in this case and the jury responded by hitting Auburn with punitive damages. It awarded $145,000 in compensatory damages and $500,000 in punitive damages. City of Melbourne , 731 F.3d 3d 1161, 1168 (11th Cir. 2013), the Supreme Court in Pickering , 391 U.S. alteration added).

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JURIST

JUNE 21, 2022

The complaint asks the court for relief, including compensatory damages, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses and any other relief the court deems appropriate. The post Lawsuit alleges Tesla laid off ‘thousands’ without notice, violated federal law appeared first on JURIST - News.

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JURIST

AUGUST 2, 2022

As a result of the settlement, SEPTA committed to implementing anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation policies and providing training for its employees in addition to almost $500,000 in compensatory damages to the affected employees. Additionally, SEPTA must also pay the three affected individuals compensatory damages of $496,000.

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At the Lectern

APRIL 29, 2021

where the Second District, Division Five, Court of Appeal, in a published opinion , affirmed almost $170,000 in attorneys fees after a jury awarded less than $22,000 for a violation of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (commonly known as the “lemon law”) in the sale of a used car. HNL Automotive Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

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JonathanTurley

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The Supreme Court ruled that tort law could not be used to overcome First Amendment protections for free speech or the free press. compensatory damages and $300,000.00 punitive damages. For Civil Rights Under Law, Inc. The jury hung in the first trial of this case, which necessitated a second trial.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

While Apple claims that they have fixed weaknesses that were attacked by the software, it accuses NSO Group of violating federal law, California Business and Professional Code and breaching contract provisions with Apple. The company also seeks an accounting and deletion of all stolen data, as well punitive and compensatory damages.

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SCOTUSBlog

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

which the Supreme Court will hear on Tuesday, is about the types of remedies that plaintiffs may recover when they prove violations of certain federal anti-discrimination laws — in particular, whether such plaintiffs may recover damages for emotional distress. Premier Rehab Keller, P.L.L.C.

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