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Iowa Supreme Court limits financial damages for victims of excessive force by law enforcement officers

JURIST

JANUARY 1, 2021

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled Thursday that plaintiffs cannot recover punitive damages from the state when a law enforcement officer uses excessive force. Punitive damages are awarded as a way to punish the defendant and to deter that same conduct in the future.

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Federal appeals court affirms $25 million judgment in Bayer’s Roundup cancer case

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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Compensatory damages equal to amount plaintiff paid for home affirmed in fraud case.

Day on Torts

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The jury found defendant liable for intentional misrepresentation and awarded plaintiff $243,000 in compensatory damages, which was the purchase price of the home, and $250,000 in punitive damages. First, the Court of Appeals found that defendant waived his argument that the evidence supporting fraud was not legally sufficient.

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Court Rules Air Force Is More At Fault For Mass Shooting Than The Shooter

JonathanTurley

JULY 7, 2021

District Judge Xavier Rodriguez for the Western District of Texas ruled that the Air Force was legally at fault for the 2017 mass shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas by Devin Patrick Kelley. The court ruled that. million to the family of Sam Graham, including $5 million in punitive damages, in a wrongful-death lawsuit.

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Trump’s Liability Or Opportunity? Two Capitol Police Officers Sue Trump Over Capitol Riot

JonathanTurley

MARCH 31, 2021

Eric Swalwell against former President Donald Trump as a serious miscalculation that could result in a legal vindication for Trump either on the trial or appellate levels. In my view, the lawsuit contravenes free speech as well as controlling case law from the Supreme Court. The complaint presents five counts. In Brandenburg v.

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China’s 2022 Landmark Judicial Policy Clears Final Hurdle for Enforcement of Foreign Judgments

Conflict of Laws

JUNE 30, 2022

Key takeaways: Despite the fact that the elaboration of a judicial interpretation appears to have been put on hold, China’s Supreme People’s Court has now resorted to conference summaries, which are not legally binding but have a practical impact, to express its views in recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.

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Final Update: Repository HCCH 2019 Judgments Convention

Conflict of Laws

AUGUST 30, 2023

Our sincere thanks go to all involved, not only at the conference and in the book project, but also to the legal scholars from around the world who have kept us constantly informed about publications of their own work on the HCCH 2019 Judgments Convention. 11 of August 2000 (available here ), pp 19-128 II.

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Supreme Court Limits Standing for Class-Action Suits Under FCRA

Constitutional Law Reporter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The District Court ruled that all class members had Article III standing on each of the three statutory claims. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs and awarded each class member statutory damages and punitive damages. Supreme Court’s Decision. Congress may enact legal prohibitions and obligations.

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Conflict of Laws

APRIL 4, 2023

79-109 (available here ) Amurodov, Jahongir “Some issues of Ratification of the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters (2019) by the Republic of Uzbekistan”, Uzbek Law Review 2020-03, pp. 11 of August 2000 (available here ), pp 19-128 II. 166-172 (available here ) Brand, Ronald A.

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“A Stain on Our Democracy”: Vindman Sues Donald Trump Jr., Rudy Giuliani and Others for Witness Intimidation

JonathanTurley

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

” The lawsuit is novel and would create new law, if successful. However, after reading the filing, I remain skeptical of the legal basis for the action. It seeks an order from the court to “permanently enjoin” the defendants from violating said laws again despite the fact that they are now private citizens.

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Conflict of Laws

JANUARY 11, 2022

Forum non Conveniens and the EU rules on Conflicts of Jurisdiction: A Possible Global Solution”, Revue Critique de Droit International Privé 2018, pp 433-447. Judgments Convention: Application to Governments”, Netherlands International Law Review (NILR) 67 (2020), pp 121-137. Beaumont, Paul. Beaumont, Paul R. Biresaw, Samuel Maigreg.

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Conflict of Laws

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Forum non Conveniens and the EU rules on Conflicts of Jurisdiction: A Possible Global Solution”, Revue Critique de Droit International Privé 2018, pp 433-447. Judgments Convention: Application to Governments”, Netherlands International Law Review (NILR) 67 (2020), pp 121-137. Beaumont, Paul. Beaumont, Paul R. Biresaw, Samuel Maigreg.

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Conflict of Laws

APRIL 20, 2022

“Indirect jurisdiction and Swedish law – Analysis and inquiry of the jurisdiction of Swedish courts in relation to the 2019 Hague Convention on Recognition and Enforcement”. Forum non Conveniens and the EU rules on Conflicts of Jurisdiction: A Possible Global Solution”, Revue Critique de Droit International Privé 2018, pp 433-447.

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Conflict of Laws

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Indirect jurisdiction and Swedish law – Analysis and inquiry of the jurisdiction of Swedish courts in relation to the 2019 Hague Convention on Recognition and Enforcement”. Forum non Conveniens and the EU rules on Conflicts of Jurisdiction: A Possible Global Solution”, Revue Critique de Droit International Privé 2018, pp 433-447.

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Conflict of Laws

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Forum non Conveniens and the EU rules on Conflicts of Jurisdiction: A Possible Global Solution”, Revue Critique de Droit International Privé 2018, pp 433-447. Judgments Convention: Application to Governments”, Netherlands International Law Review (NILR) 67 (2020), pp 121-137. University of Pittsburgh Law Review 82 (2021), pp.

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Conflict of Laws

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

79-109 (available here ) Amurodov, Jahongir “Some issues of Ratification of the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters (2019) by the Republic of Uzbekistan”, Uzbek Law Review 2020-03, pp. 11 of August 2000 (available here ), pp 19-128 II. 166-172 (available here ) Brand, Ronald A.

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AUGUST 31, 2022

Brexit and the Future of Private International Law in English Courts”, Oxford 2022. Indirect jurisdiction and Swedish law – Analysis and inquiry of the jurisdiction of Swedish courts in relation to the 2019 Hague Convention on Recognition and Enforcement”. “Report of the Special Commission”, HCCH Prel.-Doc. Bibliography.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Brexit and the Future of Private International Law in English Courts”, Oxford 2022. Indirect jurisdiction and Swedish law – Analysis and inquiry of the jurisdiction of Swedish courts in relation to the 2019 Hague Convention on Recognition and Enforcement”. “Report of the Special Commission”, HCCH Prel.-Doc. Bibliography.

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The Supremes Give the FTC “Nothing but Heartaches”: Court Unanimously Rules No Restitution in Injunction Cases, and How Will This Ruling Impact FDA?

FDA Law Blog

APRIL 23, 2021

The question presented is whether this statutory language authorizes the Commission to seek, and a court to award, equitable monetary relief such as restitution or disgorgement. Almost twenty years ago, two of the writers of this blog addressed that question in a law review article published by the Food and Drug Law Institute: Jeffrey N.

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Conflict of Laws

JUNE 21, 2022

Brexit and the Future of Private International Law in English Courts”, Oxford 2022. Indirect jurisdiction and Swedish law – Analysis and inquiry of the jurisdiction of Swedish courts in relation to the 2019 Hague Convention on Recognition and Enforcement”. “Report of the Special Commission”, HCCH Prel.-Doc. Bibliography.

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December 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Each month, Arnold & Porter and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law collect and summarize developments in climate-related litigation, which we also add to our U.S. Baltimore and Incinerator Operator Settled Lawsuit over Local Air Law. Federal Court in Washington Upheld Forest Restoration Plan. and non-U.S. Zepeda , No.

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November 2017 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Each month, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP (APKS) and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law collect and summarize developments in climate-related litigation, which we also add to our U.S. The court determined, moreover, that even if the plaintiffs’ claims could be construed as post-effective date claims (i.e., and non-U.S.

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Iowa Supreme Court limits financial damages for victims of excessive force by law enforcement officers

Federal appeals court affirms $25 million judgment in Bayer’s Roundup cancer case

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Compensatory damages equal to amount plaintiff paid for home affirmed in fraud case.

Court Rules Air Force Is More At Fault For Mass Shooting Than The Shooter

Trump’s Liability Or Opportunity? Two Capitol Police Officers Sue Trump Over Capitol Riot

China’s 2022 Landmark Judicial Policy Clears Final Hurdle for Enforcement of Foreign Judgments

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Supreme Court Limits Standing for Class-Action Suits Under FCRA

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“A Stain on Our Democracy”: Vindman Sues Donald Trump Jr., Rudy Giuliani and Others for Witness Intimidation

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The Supremes Give the FTC “Nothing but Heartaches”: Court Unanimously Rules No Restitution in Injunction Cases, and How Will This Ruling Impact FDA?

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