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In the complex world of civil litigation involving claims of lost business value or lost profits, accurately calculating economic damages is a critical part of successful outcomes. This article explores the multifaceted...more
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”) was principally intended as a mechanism to combat organized crime. However, RICO’s scope is significantly broader than its anti-crime origin. The statute also...more
On April 2, 2025, a divided U.S. Supreme Court held that while the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”) does not permit civil claimants to recover for personal injury, it also “does not preclude...more
Just before the holidays, Governor Hochul vetoed the third iteration of New York’s controversial Grieving Families Act. The legislation aimed to overhaul New York’s wrongful death laws but has faced significant opposition....more
Car accidents are a common occurrence in California. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, you may be wondering how much you can expect to receive in a potential car accident settlement. The average car...more
In California, if someone else was at least partially at fault for a car accident that you were involved in, you can receive compensation for lost wages. The reason for this is because lost wages are included in the...more
Storms like the ones that recently caused widespread devastation leave behind challenging questions about business interruption insurance coverage. Quantifying a policyholder’s business interruption loss is a contentious...more
In this week’s edition, we discuss the Swiss Government’s rejection of a landmark ruling that the country had violated the human rights of a group of its citizens by failing to take adequate action on climate change; a report...more
After being seriously injured in an accident that was caused by the carelessness and negligence of somebody else, victims may be able to seek both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages have price tags on them...more
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
Several states have made attempts to provide the animal production industry protection against unlawful interference by enacting so-called Ag-Gag laws. A wave of litigation is challenging these laws as unconstitutional,...more
Most of those who work in civil litigation are now familiar with the “anchoring effect,” and know that suggesting a number has an influence when it comes to damages. But attorneys may not know just how powerful that effect...more
Medical malpractice happens when a patient is injured by the mistake of a healthcare professional. Medical providers are expected, by their patients and by the law, to provide a certain standard of care, and if they fall...more
The Supreme Court’s blockbuster decisions last term dominated the headlines – and many rulings will have a lasting impact on employer practices. The Justices continued to shape the workplace law landscape by ruling on an...more
This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal in the last month. At the Supreme Court...more
In Glacier Northwest v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local No. 174, the U.S. Supreme Court held—in a near-unanimous opinion earlier this month—that the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) did not preempt a company’s...more
On June 1, 2023, in Glacier Northwest v. Teamsters, the United States Supreme Court ruled for the employer in a case with significant implications for the right of unions to strike and the right of employers to respond to...more
Ports and terminals serve as the primary infrastructure for movement of goods and commodities in and out of a country and therefore play a vital role in global trade. As well as facilitating trade, ports and terminals also...more
In Westfield National Insurance Co. v. Quest Pharmaceuticals, the Sixth Circuit held that two insurers owed no coverage obligations to Quest Pharmaceuticals in connection with 77 lawsuits filed against it alleging misconduct...more
The global energy and commodity sectors face unprecedented uncertainty. Increased global demand, coupled with supply chain constraints triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and China's COVID-19 restrictions and its...more
“Garbage in, garbage out” is a popular adage in the world of analysis. The general concept is that faulty inputs produce low-quality outputs. This is especially true when it comes to evaluating economic damages claims for...more
What is considered medical malpractice? Under Maryland law, a medical professional commits medical malpractice by providing medical care that is inconsistent with the accepted standards of practice for similar health care...more
In the last edition of The Site Report, we discussed the legal issues surrounding the damage caused by Skanska's construction barges to the new Pensacola Bay Bridge ("Bridge") between Pensacola, Florida and Gulf Breeze,...more
On June 2, 2022, Senate Bill S74A, also known as the Grieving Families Act, passed the New York Senate Assembly and is expected to be signed by Governor Kathy Hochul. Once in effect, the new law will expand recovery rights...more
Signed into California State law in July of 2019, California Civil Code Section 3361, also known as Senate Bill 41 (or SB 41), states: “Estimations, measures, or calculations of past, present, or future damages for lost...more