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More Servotronics Action

LettersBlogatory

Last week, the Fourth Circuit granted the petition and directed the US District Court for the District of South Carolina to issue the subpoenas “without delay.” A district court has to obey the mandate of the appellate court unless it is stayed. Interesting times!

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How Do Lawyers Plan for Retirement?

MyCase

The article also states, “It is critically important to understand the labyrinth of potentially applicable ethics rules that intertwine with certain court rules on retirement.”. For reference, the South Carolina Bar Association provides an example of a letter to a client informing them of an attorney’s retirement. .

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Spooky Torts: The 2023 List of Litigation Horrors

JonathanTurley

The court ruled against her and found that the park’s duty was only to “make conditions as safe as they appear to be” and that Munoz “ was aware of the risk she encountered, and expected to be surprised, startled, and scared.” particularly those with ravenous monkeys. Charges pending.

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