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In This Case, Termination Of Membership Without Compensation Is Not An Improper Forfeiture

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The word "forfeiture" has an interesting etymology.  It is derived from two Latin words, foris meaning a door or gate, and facere meaning to do.  Eventually, the word came to refer to a misdeed punishable by a fine.  Today,...more

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Limits on Rent Increases in Mexico City

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The Civil Code for the Federal District is amended to prevent rent increases for residential properties from exceeding the inflation rate reported by the Bank of Mexico. On August 28, 2024, the Official Gazette of Mexico...more

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Directors Beware: How to Navigate Belgium's Latest Tort Liability Changes

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The Situation: Tort liability rules for directors in Belgium changed significantly following the recent publication of a new Book 6 of the Civil Code. The new rules will enter into force on January 1, 2025....more

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A New Era in Saudi Law: The Introduction of the Civil Code

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has embarked on a significant legal reform with the introduction of its first Civil Transactions Law (the “Civil Code”), which took effect on December 16, 2023. Originally published in Law...more

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California Law Bans Hidden Fees for Goods and Services Starting July 1, 2024

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California Senate Bill 478 (SB 478) will prohibit hidden fees for goods and services beginning July 1, 2024. The amendment to the California Legal Remedies Act (California Civil Code Section 1770(a)(29)) aims to eliminate...more

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What are Compensatory Damages in California Personal Injury Lawsuits

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Personal injury damages in California are intended to make an accident victim whole again by compensating him or her for the injuries and damages caused by the intentional, reckless or negligent acts of another person or...more

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If A Contract Creates No Legally Enforceable Rights, Is It A Contract?

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The word "contract" is derived from the Latin word contrahere which means to draw (or drag) together.   The California Civil Code defines a "contract" as "an agreement to do or not to do a certain thing".  Cal. Civ. Code §...more

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The 'Juge Des Référés' Lacks Jurisdiction to Order the Closure of a Fraudulent Website

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In a ruling dated 2 April 2024 (Tribunal Judiciaire de Paris, 2 April 2024, RG no. 24/51659), the President of the Tribunal Judiciaire de Paris confirmed that he could no longer be seised in référé (summary proceedings)...more

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South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation Sued for Right of Publicity Violation

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Vondran Legal® News: We have recently filed suit in the Los Angeles Superior Court against the South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation. Amazingly, they used photographs of two Defendants (who are working professionals who...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New Court Ruling Pokes Holes in Contractual Limitation of Liability Language in Commercial Leases

Creating certainty in the inherent uncertainty of the future is the name of the game when it comes to drafting commercial leases. When courts overrule provisions that the parties to the lease have agreed upon, however, that...more

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California Lemon Law Just Got a Little Sweeter for Consumers

On March 4, 2024, the California Supreme Court ruled in Niedermeier v. FCA that consumers forced to trade in or sell their defective vehicles due to a manufacturer’s failure to comply with the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty...more

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Website Terms of Use May Risk Liability Under California Law

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Companies selling or leasing consumer goods or services should be alert to a recent rash of lawsuits targeting terms of service provisions. A recent spate of class action lawsuits brought under California Civil Code...more

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Artificial Intelligence Law - Intellectual Property Protection for your voice?

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With the advent of AI technology capable of replicating a person's voice and utilizing it for commercial purposes, several key legal issues are likely to emerge under California's right of publicity law. The right of...more

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The New KSA Civil Code: Termination of Contracts

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Prior to the new Civil Transactions Law of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (referred to as the “KSA Civil Code”), there were no detailed rules on termination (or faskh) at law in Saudi Arabia. As with other areas of Saudi law,...more

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The New KSA Civil Code: Construction Contracts

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In our first two articles in this series, we introduced the new Civil Transactions Law of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (referred to as the “KSA Civil Code”) and provided analysis of its key provisions relevant to forming...more

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New CA Law Affects Civil Actions Beginning January 1, 2024

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Recently signed into California law by Governor Gavin Newsom, SB 235, the amendment to CCP 2016.090, is to take effect on January 1, 2024. In essence, this amendment is to modify and amend the existing law in California state...more

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The New KSA Civil Code: Forming a Contract

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In our initial article in this series, we introduced the new Civil Code of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (referred to as the “KSA Civil Code”). This significant legislative milestone codifies the law governing the forming of a...more

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Introducing the New KSA Civil Code

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On June 19, 2023, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia enacted the Civil Transactions Law (the “KSA Civil Code” or the “Code”) promulgated by Royal Decree M/191 dated 18 June 2023 (Dhul-Qi’dah 29 1444 AH). The Code, which enters into...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Saudi Arabia's New Civil Code: A Closer Look at Liquidated Damages

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through its new Civil Code, has again signaled its intention to welcome the international business community to contract in the Kingdom under the laws of its legal system. One aspect of the new...more

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California Extends Defamation Privilege Defenses to Assault, Sexual Harassment, and Workplace Discrimination Complainants

On October 10, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) No. 933. The new law provides further protection to individuals who are victims of sexual offenses and are sued under state defamation law....more

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Legislative Update: Nearing the End of the Road (for 2023)

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Now that the Legislature’s September 14, 2023 deadline to pass bills to the Governor has come and gone, we are providing an overview of  which employment bills are before the Governor for consideration,...more

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Vertrieb von geschlossenen Fonds – Zur Notwendigkeit von Widerrufsbelehrungen nach dem BGB

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Beim Vertrieb von Investmentfonds und der Ausgestaltung der Fondsdokumentation sind Hinweise auf Widerrufsrechte zu beachten. Dies gilt nicht nur bei Publikumsfonds, sondern auch bei Spezialfonds, falls diese an „Verbraucher“...more

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Legal Procedures on Selling Heirs' Inherited Property in the UAE

In the United Arab Emirates, inheritance and wills are governed by a combination of Sharia law and civil laws. The legal framework for Muslim individuals' wills and inheritance is primarily based on the Federal Law No....more

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California Supreme Court Limits Consumer Lemon Law Protection to Vehicles Purchased in California

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In Cummins, Inc. v. Superior Court (2005) 36 Cal.4th 478, 483, the California Supreme Court addressed the issue of “whether a buyer who resides in California may bring suit against a manufacturer under the [Song-Beverly...more

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Calculation and Notable Points of Punitive Damages in Patent Infringement Disputes

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With the deepening of the policy guidance on strengthening intellectual property rights protection, following the Trademark Law at the legislative level, the Civil Code introduced general provisions on punitive damages for...more

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