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November 17, 2022 | Law.com

Common Sense Isn't Dead in Statutory Construction, Even When Statute Is Unambiguous

Fourth Circuit predicts how North Carolina Supreme Court would interpret notice requirement in insurance statute, emphasizing legislative purpose.

5 minute read

Appellate Division,First Department: November 15, 2022

Publication Date: 2022-11-15
Practice Area: Civil Appeals | Criminal Appeals
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Court: Appellate Division, Second Department, Appeals & Motions
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Appeals & Motions List released on:November 10, 2022

September 12, 2022 | Law.com

Not Playing Games: Trademark Dispute Between Gaming Equipment Rivals Reaches Federal Appeals Court

The dispute illustrates the complex challenges trademark litigants can face, even after agreeing to coexist.

7 minute read

July 19, 2022 | Law.com

Alcohol Regulation Holds Special Place in US Constitution: Fourth Circuit Reviews State Ban on Direct-to-Consumer Wine Sales

The decision examines two overlapping constitutional issues: the effect of the "dormant Commerce Clause" on state regulation of commerce, and states' ability to regulate alcohol sales under the Twenty-First Amendment.

5 minute read

May 11, 2022 | Law.com

Marriott Investor's Security Fraud Claims Arising from Data Breach Rejected by Fourth Circuit

The Fourth Circuit dismissed an investor's lawsuit against a hotel chain that had been subject to a data breach, ruling that the company had not made false or misleading public statements about its protection of customer data, its privacy practices, or its cybersecurity risks.

6 minute read

May 9, 2022 | Law.com

Big Law Staff Are Balking at Office Mandates: The Morning Minute

The news and analysis you need to start your day.

6 minute read

May 8, 2022 | Law.com

Who Got the Work?℠: Lenovo Patent Fight, Land Rover Consumer Class Action and More

Welcome to "Who Got the Work?℠," a weekly column that highlights the law firms and lawyers around the country who are being brought in to handle key cases and close major deals for their clients.

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March 15, 2022 | Law.com

Two Cases Involving Personal Vehicles Lead the Way on Personal Jurisdiction

The law on specific personal jurisdiction is difficult to apply. This case—likely to be one of many such examples—shows why.

8 minute read

January 13, 2022 | Law.com

Fourth Circuit Explores 'Scienter' Requirement in Securities Fraud Case

Fourth Circuit undertakes a close factual analysis to determine whether shareholders had shown that a company and its executives aimed to mislead shareholders by overstating the company's financial prospects.

6 minute read

November 18, 2021 | Law.com

Be Careful What You Include in a Settlement: 4th Circuit Blocked Future Litigation on a Related Issue

Fourth Circuit decision reminds litigants that settlement agreements can have far-reaching effects on the relationship between the parties.

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