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Here Comes Treble: Pennsylvania Supreme Court holds treble damages under the UTPCPL cannot be limited by punitive damages

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On April 25, 2024, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania held that trial courts considering violations of Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (“UTPCPL”) may not limit damages because of separate...more

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Nevada Amends Non-Compete Statute To Further Protect Employees

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Effective May 25, 2021, the State of Nevada enacted amendments to the Nevada Unfair Trade Practice Act that address non-compete agreements. Prior to the new amendments, Nevada law provided that a non-competition covenant is...more

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Rule 68 Offers of Judgment - Proceed with Caution

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If there is any occasion in civil litigation that calls for caution by counsel, it is the drafting of a Rule 68 offer of judgment, so warns the Fourth Circuit. Consistent with the general rule of contract construction,...more

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South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act: Attorney’s Fees Do Not Constitute Actual Damages

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To prevail in a claim for violation of the South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act (SCUTPA), a claimant must establish 1) the opposing party engaged in an unlawful trade practice, 2) the claimant suffered actual,...more

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Massachusetts Court Awards Attorneys' Fees for In-House Counsel's Work: The State Is the Latest To Recognize Shifting of In-House...

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In a question of first impression, the Massachusetts Court of Appeals recently held that trial court judges have discretion to award attorneys' fees for work performed by in-house counsel for claims brought under the state's...more

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