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The Last Dance? The Future of the “Rogers Test” After the Jack Daniel’s Decision

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After enjoying several decades of acceptance across many circuit courts, the future of the so-called “Rogers test” is uncertain. Established in the landmark Second Circuit case Rogers v. Grimaldi, Rogers is a two-step test...more

Baker Donelson

The Aftermath of the DOJ Granston Memo

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The Director of the Civil Fraud Section of the Department of Justice (DOJ), Michael Granston, issued a memo in January 2018 noting the recent increase in qui tam lawsuits filed under the False Claims Act (FCA). The Granston...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Nevada Court Rejects Defamation Claim Brought Against Associated Press by Casino Mogul

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In an opinion and order issued recently, a Nevada state court dismissed with prejudice a defamation claim brought by businessman Steve Wynn against the Associated Press (AP) and one of its reporters. ...more

Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP

Executing a Contract Can Constitute Protected Conduct Under California’s Anti-SLAPP Scheme

In San Diegans for Open Government v. San Diego State University Research Foundation, et. al. (No. D069189, filed 5/3/17) the California Court of Appeal for the Fourth Appellate District held the act of contracting to provide...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

Emphasis on Convenience in Forum Non Conveniens Motions

Although plaintiffs in product liability cases have the first choice in selecting a forum, defendants may be able to challenge the forum by filing a motion to dismiss for forum non conveniens. The general trend of state...more

King & Spalding

Promoting the False Claims Act By Dismissing Meritless Qui Tam Actions

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The False Claims Act's qui tam action is a distinctive and atypical form of litigation. Through the qui tam mechanism, Congress created a unique way for the United States to recover for false claims by empowering private...more

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