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Tennessee Supreme Court Clarifies Standing Law and Eliminates Wrongful Foreclosure as a Cause of Action in a Big Win for Mortgage...

Bradley scored a significant victory in the Tennessee Supreme Court on November 14, 2024. In a long-awaited decision, the Tennessee Supreme Court clarified a long-standing inconsistency in Tennessee law with its opinion in...more

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Breach of Contract, The Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing and Unjust Enrichment

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In Singh v. T-Mobile, 2024 N.Y. Slip Op. 05554 (2d Dept. Nov. 13, 2024) (here), the Appellate Division, Second Department affirmed the dismissal of an action for, among other things, breach of contract, breach of the covenant...more

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Recent California Federal Court Decision Indicates That Determining Whether an Employment Agreement Illegally Restrains Lawful...

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In a previous article that we published in October 2023, we detailed California’s forthcoming amendment to its noncompete law. That law, which is codified in California Business & Professions Code sections 16600 et seq, voids...more

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This Week in eDiscovery: State Courts Rule on AI | Web Tracking Data

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Every week, the Array team reviews the latest news and analysis about the evolving field of eDiscovery to bring you the topics and trends you need to know. This week’s post covers the period of October 28-November 3. Here’s...more

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Caveat Emptor and Reasonable Reliance on Fraudulent Misrepresentations When Purchasing Real Property

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Today’s BLOG article relates to fraudulent concealment, caveat emptor and justifiable reliance when purchasing real property. As readers of this BLOG know, a “cause of action to recover damages for fraudulent...more

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In Pari Delicto … What Does That Mean?

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In Seitz v. Marcum LLP, 2024 N.Y. Slip Op. 51141(U) (Sup. Ct., N.Y. County Aug. 30, 2024) (here), Justice Robert R. Reed of the New York County Commercial Division addressed the doctrine of in pari delicto, which “bars a...more

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G&G Closed Circuit Events litigation overview

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Restaurant, bar, club and tavern owners around the United States need to make sure they are properly licensing boxing fights for commercial usage before broadcasting the fight in their establishments.  There are several...more

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Motion for Summary Judgment Denied as Plaintiff Failed to Establish De Facto Merger Doctrine

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Jurisdiction: Supreme Court of New York, New York County - This action arises out of plaintiff Hydraulic IP Holdings LLC’s attempt to enforce a judgment entered against non-party Grace Apparel LLC. Plaintiff’s complaint...more

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Survival Periods and Delaware’s Statute of Limitations in M&A

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Delaware is well known as a favored jurisdiction for mergers and acquisition deals, and for good reason — the jurisdiction’s business-friendly legal environment offers numerous efficiencies and predictability. Attorneys and...more

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The Tragic Death of Migos Rapper Takeoff: A Wake-Up Call for Young Adults to Plan Their Estates

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The untimely death of rapper Takeoff, a member of the Grammy-nominated hip-hop trio Migos—also consisting of rappers Quavo and Offset—left fans, family, and the music industry in shock. Born Kirshnik Khari Ball, Takeoff’s...more

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Intent is Important in Determining Third-Party Beneficiary Status

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“A third-party beneficiary … is a person or entity that receives benefits from a contract between two other parties, even though they are not a party to the contract.” The concept of a third-party beneficiary stems from the...more

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Latest 'Nuclear Verdict' Underscores Jury-Trial Employer Risk

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Last month, in Jane Doe v. Alkiviades David, a Los Angeles Superior Court jury returned a verdict in a sexual assault and harassment case in the amount of $900 million. This verdict is one of the largest ever for a...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

The NO FAKES Act: Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Bill to Protect against Unauthorized Uses of Digital Replicas

After floating a discussion draft last fall, a bipartisan group of Senators formally introduced the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act of 2024 ("the NO FAKES Act" or "the Act") on July 31, 2024. ...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Subsidence from Geothermal Operations: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape and Potential Claims

The subsidence risk in geothermal projects needs to be effectively managed by careful review of site conditions and legal and permitting precedents. Production of geothermal fluids can lead to subsidence of the land...more

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Supreme Court Decides That Parties May Facially Challenge Regulations – No Matter How Old – Within Six Years of Injury

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Last week, in Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the six-year statute of limitations that applies to facial challenges of agency action under the...more

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The Impact of the FTC’s Noncompete Rule on Current and Future Noncompete Litigation

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On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 to publish a final rule with sweeping effect, purporting to bar prospectively and invalidate retroactively most employee noncompete agreements....more

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US District Court in Puerto Rico Rejects Distributor’s Efforts to Hold Wholesalers Liable for a Terminated Agreement Under Puerto...

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Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top In Meta Med, LLC, et al., v. Insulet Corporation, et al., Lyvette Mercado Velez, a dietitian, entered into a distribution agreement with Insulet Corporation, a medical...more

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NJ Division on Civil Rights Proposes Rule Clarifying Disparate Impact Discrimination

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The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) recently issued a proposed rule which, if adopted, would codify and set forth the legal standard required in disparate impact claims brought under the New Jersey Law Against...more

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New Jersey Court Clarifies Application of 2019 Wage and Hour Law Amendments

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On August 6, 2019, New Jersey’s wage and hour laws were amended to include liquidated damages on some claims, a new retaliation cause of action, and expansion of the statute of limitations from two to six years (the “2019...more

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The King is Back (in the Digital Era) | The ELVIS Act, Generative AI and Right of Publicity

On March 21, 2024, in a bold regulatory move, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (“ELVIS”) Act (Tenn. Code Ann. §47-25-1101 et seq.) – a law which, as Gov. Lee stated, covers...more

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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act/Mandamus: Federal Court Addresses Request for U.S. Department of Justice Enforcement

A United States District (Connecticut) (“Court”) addressed in an April 28th Order an issue involving enforcement of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”). See Zeil v. U.S. Department of Justice, 2024 WL 1330812....more

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Avoiding HIPAA Penalties: A Checklist for Covered Entities

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The HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules apply to healthcare providers who engage in certain electronic transactions, healthcare clearinghouses, and health plans, including employee group health plans with...more

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Cutting Off Claims – When Does the FTC Noncompete Ban Allow for Accrued Actions?

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The FTC’s Final Rule banning non-competes in worker agreements contains a noteworthy exception that its provisions “do not apply where a cause of action related to a non-compete clause accrued prior to the effective date.” ...more

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Maine Law Court Upholds Sanctions Against Pro Se Litigant in Foreclosure Cases

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Pro se litigant Von Scott filed a complaint against Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) in the Superior Court, seeking to void a foreclosure judgment entered in FNMA’s favor and to set aside the subsequent sale of...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

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