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The Court of Appeals of Virginia Overturns Record $2 Billion Jury Award in Widely Watched Appian v. Pegasystems Trade Secret...

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On July 30, 2024, the Court of Appeals of Virginia overturned a two billion dollar (yes, billion with a ‘b’) jury verdict in the Appian v. Pegasystems trade secret lawsuit. Although the Court of Appeals upheld the verdict of...more

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NC Expands Role of Amici in Appeals

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Amici will soon have more opportunities to share their views with our North Carolina appellate courts. Currently, our Appellate Rules expressly allow for amicus participation at the merits-briefing stage. N.C. R. App. P....more

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Third Circuit Upholds Pennsylvania Rule 8.4(g) Prohibiting Harassment and Discrimination in the Practice of Law

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The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit reversed an Eastern District court ruling striking down a Pennsylvania Rule of Professional Conduct prohibiting knowing harassment and discrimination in the practice of...more

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The Dangers of Watering Down Class-Certification Standards in Fraud Cases

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Class actions have long been difficult to certify in fraud cases.  But a recent district court decision in California takes a new approach that would make class certification in fraud cases the norm.  That decision is now on...more

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Tax Court Proposes New Rules of Practice and Procedure

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On March 23, 2022, the US Tax Court announced new proposed rules for practicing before it. The Court proposed three new rules, amendments to existing rules and changes to conform the existing rules to various forms. The...more

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California Attorney General Weighs In On Coverage For Mental Health

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California AG Rob Bonta filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in support of plaintiffs-appellees in Wit v. United Behavioral Health (“UBH”), where the district court found that...more

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Has The Court Of Appeals Unfriended Its Amicus?

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The recent opinion of the North Carolina Court of Appeals in M.E. v. T.J., No. COA18-1045 has more twists than a Chubby Checker look-alike contest. The opinion is long and the facts and procedure are somewhat convoluted, but...more

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Second Circuit Provides Guidance on Delegation of Beneficial Ownership in Short-Swing Trading Case Brought Under Section 16 of the...

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In a recent precedential decision, the 2nd Circuit held that funds could delegate beneficial ownership to their investment managers, thereby eliminating the funds’ disgorgement liability under Section 16(b) of the Securities...more

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Seventh Circuit “In Chambers” Opinion Provides Key Guidance on Amicus Briefs

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Key Takeaways - The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently issued a decision providing new guidance on how to draft amicus briefs that the court will accept for filing. The court stressed the...more

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