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

Day on Torts

Where there was material evidence to show that plaintiff met her required due diligence, the jury verdict for plaintiff on her intentional misrepresentation and fraud claim was affirmed. On appeal, the verdict for compensatory damages was affirmed, but the punitive award was vacated and remanded for further proceedings.

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New U.S Legislation Would Require Forced Labor Audits

Foley Hoag LLP

policymakers with greater assurances that companies are taking concrete steps to eradicate forced labor where their supply chains directly involve workers’ inputs, but would also significantly increase their due diligence burdens. The legislation aims to provide U.S. That legislation passed with overwhelming bipartisan support.

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Trademark Basics, Halloween Special: Tips and Tales From the Trademark Crypt

Broadcast Law Blog

The owner of the THIRST-AID ® mark filed a trademark infringement claim and ultimately was awarded in excess of $10,000,000 in damages. Due diligence means more than running a trademark search. million in damages (which was reduced to $678,302 on appeal) and $16.8 Running Down All Potential Impediments. million on appeal).