It is now clear what choice of law rule applies to claims brought under the North Carolina Trade Secrets Protection Act (NCTSPA). No North Carolina appellate court had ever answered that question prior to the Supreme Court of...more
Generally, South Carolina applies the doctrine of lex loci delicti in tort actions, and thus, applies the law of the state in which the purported injury occurred. An exception to this general rule is the public policy...more
Recently, in State ex rel. American Electric Power v. Swope, the West Virginia Supreme Court ordered the dismissal of a number of mixed dust exposure cases. Dozens of persons brought claims alleging injuries as a result of...more