article thumbnail

US Supreme Court announces January oral argument schedule, will hear issues of privilege, preemption and administrative procedure

JURIST

Here the question is one of tort law–the court must consider whether the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) preempts state law. If so, the tort claim must be litigated before the National Labor Relations Board, not a state court. On January 10, the court will hear arguments in Glacier Northwest, Inc.

Court 190
article thumbnail

More on the Validity of the PDVSA 2020 Bonds

Conflict of Laws

We have seen this pattern in Venezuela, Mozambique, Ukraine, Zambia, Liberia, Puerto Rico, and in other sovereign and sub-sovereign borrowers. Until drafting practices converge on a consistent and coherent model, the choice-of-law question is likely to remain fodder for litigation.

article thumbnail

Houston Man Arrested As Police Continue Search For Missing Tiger

JonathanTurley

He is facing both criminal and potential tort liability for the tiger incident. On the tort side, Cuevas is liable for any injuries caused by a wild animal in his possession. However, possession for roaming animals has been litigated. Cuevas’ bond now is revoked.

Tort 31