Contractual Disputes

Stories on significant court battles, as well as both digests and stories on key court decisions that impact contract disputes.

The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

DSP II, L.P. v. Dr. Matt M. Vegari 2012 Irrevocable Trust

October 16, 2018

The acceptance of an offer was an occurrence sufficient to establish venue. The complaint was sufficient to provide defendant with notice of the claims against it in this breach of warranty matter, so the court overruled the preliminary objections.
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

DSP II, L.P. v. Dr. Matt M. Vegari 2012 Irrevocable Trust

October 16, 2018

The acceptance of an offer was an occurrence sufficient to establish venue. The complaint was sufficient to provide defendant with notice of the claims against it in this breach of warranty matter, so the court overruled the preliminary objections.
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

The Kroger Co. v. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.

October 16, 2018

The court granted third-party defendants' motions to dismiss and for summary judgment with respect to defendant/third-party plaintiff's claims for negligence and negligent misrepresentation in plaintiff's action against defendant for breach of express warranty, breach of subcontract and disgorgement for defects in asphalt paving done by subcontractor defendant because third-party defendants could not be liable for any of defendant's alleged breaches of contract or warranty and there was no legal relationship that allowed defendant to
New York Law Journal |News

Former Big Apple Circus Exec Claims Firing Was Breach of Contract

Colby Hamilton | October 15, 2018

Larry Solheim claims he used his standing in the circus world to help he and a group of investors win the bid to take over the failing Big Apple Circus—only to have them fire him and his wife not long after with no prior warning.
Litigation Daily |Commentary

Daily Dicta: It's Quinn Emanuel v. Williams & Connolly in Minnesota Mega-Trial

Jenna Greene | October 15, 2018

The allegations are a variation on a familiar theme: Loosey-goosey mortgages and shoddy underwriting led to mass defaults and foreclosures. What's left is a tangled set of claims with hundreds of millions of dollars on the line.
Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Texas Windstorm v. Dickinson Independent

October 15, 2018

The Dickinson Independent School District sued its insurer in connection with the insurer's handling of its Hurricane Ike claims alleging breach of contract and related claims.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Estate of Kauffmann v. Rochester Inst. of Tech.

October 15, 2018

Costs Not Exceeding $200 Awarded Publisher on Claims of Movie Reviews' Infringement
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

DKRW Wind Holdings v. LS Power Dev.

October 15, 2018

Stay Granted Pending Resolution of Prior Suit; Stay Not Conditioned on Discovery Responses
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Bongiorno v. Capone

October 15, 2018

LLC Member Has Individual Cause of Action for Breach of Contract to Transfer Interest in LLC
Litigation Daily |Q&A

Litigators of the Week: Opening a New Door in Private Antitrust Enforcement

Jenna Greene | October 12, 2018

No private merger challenge has gone to before a jury—until now. And no judge in such a private action has ordered a divestiture as a remedy to restore competition—until now.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Wei Su v. Sotheby's Inc.

October 12, 2018

Third Party Deemed Properly Served if Sotheby's Follows Steps Outlined in Court's Ruling
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Halberstam v. Allianz Life Ins. Co. of N. Am.

October 11, 2018

Insurer Went Beyond Terms, Could Not Rely on Nonpayment to Justify Contract's Termination
New Jersey Law Journal |News

Disbarred NJ Lawyer's Malpractice Suit Against Former Counsel Rightly Tossed, Court Says

Michael Booth | October 10, 2018

Defendants did not commit malpractice," the panel said. "Because this is merely a fee dispute, defendants did not breach a fiduciary duty.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Han v. Metropolitan Life Ins. Co.

October 10, 2018

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Delaware Law Weekly |Case Digests

In re RMH Franchise Holdings, Inc.

October 10, 2018

A creditor's extension of the time for curing defaults under a franchise agreement did not contain a clear and unambiguous notice of termination.
New York Law Journal |Analysis

Pay When Paid, Limits and Limitations

Adam Leitman Bailey and Dov Treiman | October 09, 2018

Adam Leitman Bailey and Dov Treiman discuss “Pay-if-Paid” clauses in construction contracts and write: “Like many jurisdictions across the United States, New York outlaws Pay-If-Paid clauses, but, in New York's case, only indirectly.”
Daily Report Online |Case Digests

Pinnock v. Kings Carlyle Club Apartments, LLC et al.

October 09, 2018

Merger clause precludes apartment lessee from relying on lessor's oral statements made before lease signing
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Dax, Inc. v. S. R.R. of New Jersey

October 09, 2018

The matter came before the court on the defendant's motion to dismiss the count of the complaint that asserted fraud.
The Recorder |News

Courts Upholds $335K Award Against Manatt in Recruiter Suit

Christine Simmons | October 08, 2018

The recent decision by the California Court of Appeal and a decision in a separate case in New York show that courts are continuing to enforce recruiter contracts with firms, even if they are oral or do not include a signature.
Daily Business Review |

In Case of Jumping Horse Dud, Judge Backs Nominal Settlement Offers

Zach Schlein | October 08, 2018

West Palm Beach attorney Patricia Leonard says a ruling by U.S. District Judge Kenneth Marra sets "the appropriate standard" for nominal offers of judgment.
Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Weaver v. HE Lacey

October 08, 2018

Appellant, Weaver, had attempted to purchase a former gas station he leased from H.E. Lacy, Inc. pursuant to "first option of refusal" language contained in the lease agreement.
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

A Royal Flush v. Arias

October 08, 2018

Court Grants Preliminary Injunctive Relief In Restrictive Covenants For Non-Competition In Employment
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Carney v. Allstate Ins. Co.

October 08, 2018

Motion For Summary Judgment Granted For Insurer Where Defective Concrete Cracking Did Not Constitute Sudden And Accidental "Collapse"
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Stafford v. Jennings General Contracting, LLC

October 08, 2018

Court Finds Contractor was Unjustly Enriched after Partially Performed Contract For City Maintenance Falls Through
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Metra Indus. Inc. v. Rockland Cnty.

October 04, 2018

Breach Suit for $300,816 'Retainage' Denied Judgment; Issues of Contract Compliance Exist
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

ValveTech Inc. v. Aerojet Rocketdyne Inc.

October 04, 2018

Breach, Trade Secret Theft Claims Dismissed Under California Law; Replevin Claim Survives
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Berrada v. Cohen

October 04, 2018

Defendants moved for summary judgment in plaintiff's action asserting breach of contract, promissory estoppel, unjust enrichment and violations of the NJWPA, NJWHL and the NJISRA.
New Jersey Law Journal |News

Plaintiffs Drop SDNY Suit Opposing Rider University's Sale of Choir College

Charles Toutant | October 03, 2018

The plaintiffs sought to have the sale declared illegal, claiming it violated the terms of the merger agreement between Rider and Westminster.
The Recorder |News

In Gender Discrimination Suit, Ogletree and Ex-Partner Clash Over Firm's Arbitration Agreement

Ross Todd | October 03, 2018

Lawyers for a former non-equity shareholder at the national employment law firm claim that she never agreed to arbitrate disputes with the firm. Ogletree's lawyers say that as a "seasoned employment attorney," the plaintiff can't credibly argue that she did not understand the agreement or how to opt out of it.
Litigation Daily |Commentary

Daily Dicta: Paul Weiss Wins Rare Delaware Decision Allowing Client to Kill $4.8B Merger

Jenna Greene | October 03, 2018

Delaware courts don't normally look kindly on companies that try to pull out of billion-dollar merger agreements. But this case was "markedly different."
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Matter of Daesang Corp. v. NutraSweet Co.

October 03, 2018

Arbitrators Did Not Beach Law in Dismissing Fraud, Breach Counterclaims in Making Award
New Jersey Law Journal |

Justices Will Hear Auto Dealerships' Appeal of Ruling Denying Arbitration

Michael Booth | October 02, 2018

A three-judge Appellate Division panel in April overturned two lower court rulings that said the customers could be compelled to arbitrate their disputes.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Churchill Downs, Inc. v. NLR Ent., LLC

October 02, 2018

The plaintiff filed suit against the defendants NLR Entertainment, LLC and Nicholas Ribis, Entertainment LLC's purported principal.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

The Albert Samuels Trust v. Settimo & The Three Musketeers, LLC

October 02, 2018

Defendant appealed the grant of summary judgment in favor of plaintiff in plaintiff's action over a commercial real estate contract.
The Recorder |News

Labor Filing Shows Sidley's Payday in Dispute Between Billy Hunter and NBPA

Brian Baxter | October 01, 2018

The firm received $3.43 million last year after representing Hunter in a lawsuit against the professional basketball players' union stemming from his 2013 ouster as its leader, according to the NBPA's annual financial filing with the U.S. Department of Labor.
New York Law Journal |News

2nd Circuit Upholds Dismissal of Ex-Fox News VP's Defamation Suit

Colby Hamilton | October 01, 2018

The panel's decision was just the beginning of the troubles for the appellant's attorney J.A. Sanchez-Dorta, who must now convince the panel not to level him with sanctions over the frivolous appeal.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Bytemark Inc. v. Xerox Corp.

October 01, 2018

Unfair Competition, Unjust Enrichment Claims Over Trade Secrets' Use Partly Dismissed
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Pascarella v. Silver

October 01, 2018

Special Defenses to Counterclaims Legally Insufficient
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Hoffman v. Nutmeg Music Inc.

October 01, 2018

Motion To Dismiss For Breach Of Good Faith And Fair Dealings Denied Where Defendant Sought To Avoid Contract Obligations
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Diversant, LLC v. Carino

October 01, 2018

The matter came before the court on a motion for summary judgment brought by the plaintiff.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Christian v. TransPerfect Global Inc.

September 28, 2018

Executive's Breach Action Over Reneged Promise of Equity Interest in Firm Not Dismissed
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Safe Step Walk In Tub Co. v. CKH Industries Inc.

September 28, 2018

Fraud Counterclaims Plausibly Stated in Action Over Nonpayment of Marketing Fees
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Hartford Roman Catholic Diocesan Corp. v. Interstate Fire & Cas. Co.

September 28, 2018

Sex Abuse Judgments Upheld; Priests Did Not Act in Scope of Duties, CUIPA Not Violated
The Recorder |Case Digests

Sumner v. Simpson University

September 28, 2018

Ministerial exception not applicable to ministerial employee's breach of contract claim
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Lantau Holdings Ltd. v. Gen. Pacific Grp. Ltd.

September 27, 2018

Contract Breach Claim Against Custodial Broker Denied Dismissal as Agreements Ambiguous
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Foros Advisors LLC v. Digitalglobe Inc.

September 27, 2018

2015 Offer Clause Deemed Unenforceable 'Agreement to Agree', Violates Statute of Frauds
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

MPEG LA LLC v. Samsung Elec. Co. Ltd.

September 27, 2018

Samsung Properly Terminated Agreements Over Use of Digital TV Patents in 2015
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Shchukin Hous. OU v. Iseev

September 27, 2018

Fact Issues On Parties' Rights to Artwork Denies Summary Judgment on Conversion Claim
The Recorder |Case Digests

Findleton v. Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians

September 27, 2018

Tribe's waiver of sovereign immunity encompassed award of attorney fees
Delaware Business Court Insider |News

Del. High Court Urged to Roll Back Chancery Order Limiting Use of Discovery

Tom McParland | September 26, 2018

An attorney for demolition and remediation services firm NCM Group Holdings on Wednesday asked the Delaware Supreme Court to roll back a Delaware Court of Chancery decision denying his client's attempt to modify a protective order so the company could pursue fraud claims out of state.
Daily Business Review |

Federal Jury Rules Against Ultra Music Festival in European Trademark Dispute

Zach Schlein | September 26, 2018

The festival was locked in litigation with Croatian company Adria MM Productions over the right to use the Ultra brand for similar events in Europe.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Wells Fargo Sec. LLC v. LJM Investment Fund LP

September 26, 2018

Agreement Gave Wells Fargo Broad Authority to Direct Trader to Liquidate Open Positions
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Geeky Baby, LLC v. Idea Vill. Prod., Corp.

September 26, 2018

The matter came before the court on the plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment and the defendant's cross-motion for partial summary judgment.
The Recorder |Case Digests

North Valley Mall, LLC v. Long Drug Stores California, LLC

September 26, 2018

Reverse triangular merger does not result in change of title to real property owned by acquired company
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Romutis v. Borough of Ellwood City

September 25, 2018

The court granted summary judgment in favor of defendant where it eliminated plaintiff's position and tendered severance pay in accordance with the parties' contract.
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Marciano v. Toll Bros., Inc.

September 25, 2018

Subsequent home owners were not covered by a limited warranty, so the arbitration clause in that document did not apply to them. The court acted properly in deciding the motion to compel without a hearing.
Daily Business Review |Commentary

Statute of Repose for Latent Construction Defects Extension Creates Increased Risk

Adam P. Handfinger and Nathalie Vergoulias | September 24, 2018

On March 23, Gov. Rick Scott approved House Bill 875, which amended Florida Statute Section 95.11(3)(c) by extending the Statute of Repose (the ultimate deadline to assert claims) for latent construction defect claims.
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Tyll v. Stanley Black & Decker Life Ins. Program

September 24, 2018

Court Grants Insurers' Partial Motion to Dismiss in Dispute over Death Benefits
Daily Business Review |

West Palm Beach Golf Course Developer Owes Project Attorneys $185,000, Lawsuit Says

Lidia Dinkova | September 20, 2018

WPB Golf Links, the contractor picked to revitalize West Palm Beach's public golf course, faces a lawsuit from attorneys who claim they haven't been paid.
New York Law Journal |News

Charter Loses Bid to File 3rd Complaint Over Union Contract Row

Colby Hamilton | September 19, 2018

The cable company wanted to argue an attempt for new contract language related to the payment and benefits of subcontractors was unlawful, but U.S. District Judge Paul Gardephe ruled that the effort would be futile.
New York Law Journal |Analysis

Realty Law Digest

Scott E. Mollen | September 18, 2018

Scott E. Mollen, a partner at Herrick, Feinstein, discusses 'Sanjana v. King,' where the sellers were entitled to keep the deposit where the buyers failed to obtain a mortgage commitment and timely cancel the contract; '230 E. 48th St. LLC v. Campisi,' where the court found that by renting her stabilized apartment through Airbnb, the tenant “commercialized her apartment” and treated it as a de facto hotel; and 'E. Midtown Plaza Hous. Co. v. Gamble,' where the landlord established entitlement to summary judgment of possession of the subject apartment based on illegal use of the premises.
New York Law Journal |Analysis

No-Poaching and Non-Compete Provisions: Long-Time Practices Go Under the Microscope

Rupert M. Barkoff | September 17, 2018

Franchising columnist Rupert M. Barkoff discusses a new employment issue that is taking center stage—the subject of employee “poaching” in the franchising context.
Daily Report Online |Commentary

Arbitration Will Play a Critical Role in Blockchain Technology

Louise Ann Kelleher | September 17, 2018

No one is quite sure how the dispute resolution aspects of the blockchain will work. Enter arbitration.
New York Law Journal |News

Federal Judge Certifies Class of Filipino Nurses in Human Trafficking Case

Andrew Denney | September 13, 2018

A federal judge has certified a class of Filipino nurses who have brought human trafficking claims against New York's largest network of for-profit nursing homes who say they had to stay with the company or face getting hit with $25,000 lawsuits.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Breach of Contract Statute of Limitations as Applied to the 'Gist of the Action' Doctrine

Matthew B. Weisberg | September 13, 2018

In Coleman v. Duane Morris, 58 A.3d 833 (Pa. Super. 2012), the Superior Court precedentially established two causes arising from legal malpractice: negligence; and breach of contract.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Court: Deducting Premiums for Expired Policies Isn't Bad Faith—But It May Be Conversion

Steven A. Meyerowitz | September 12, 2018

A federal district court in Pennsylvania has rejected a bad-faith claim against a life insurer brought by a married couple that alleged that it had continued to deduct premiums from their bank account after the policies had expired—although the court did permit the couple to proceed with their claim for conversion.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Dispute Over $19M Med Mal Accord Should Move Out of Phila., Court Says

Max Mitchell | September 12, 2018

A dispute stemming from allegations that Abington Memorial Hospital withheld documents that could have significantly increased the value of a nearly $20 million settlement should be heard in the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, the Pennsylvania Superior Court has ruled.
New Jersey Law Journal |

At High Court, Lawyers Haggle Over Language in Appliance Repair Contracts

Michael Booth | September 12, 2018

The New Jersey Supreme Court on Wednesday kicked off its 2018-19 term by hearing arguments over the enforceability of a mandatory arbitration clause in a consumer contract.
New York Law Journal |Analysis Expert Opinion

Warranty Period for Non-Functioning Software: Does it Accrue?

Richard Raysman and Peter Brown | September 10, 2018

The warranty is among the most essential terms of a software license, as the provision often concerns the functionality and capability of the software.…
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Thrivest's Suit Against Solo Practitioner Clears Hurdle

Max Mitchell | September 07, 2018

A Philadelphia judge has declined to toss a litigation funder's lawsuit that alleges a solo practitioner failed to distribute settlement proceeds to the lending company after his client took out a cash advance to pursue a personal injury claim.
Legaltech News |News

Rocket Lawyer, ConsenSys Partner to Develop Legal-Specific Smart Contracts

Rhys Dipshan | September 07, 2018

The companies expect the blockchain-powered contract service for legal consumers, deemed Rocket Wallet, to be ready by early 2019.
New Jersey Law Journal |News

Business Dispute Among Family Members Leads to $5 Million Verdict in Ocean

Michael Booth | September 03, 2018

In Uzzolino v. Mitrow, an Ocean County jury on June 20 awarded a bankruptcy trustee $5 million following a dispute involving the sale of a family-owned…
New York Law Journal |News

Arbitrator to Decide Proper Forum for Ex-Trump Campaign Staffer's Claim, US Judge Rules

Colby Hamilton | August 30, 2018

U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman broke gently with a state court judge handling the underlying harassment case brought by a former Trump campaign staffer who is fighting an attempt by the campaign to force arbitration.
New York Law Journal |News

Mariah Carey Dodges Defamation Claims Over Canceled South American Concerts

Colby Hamilton | August 29, 2018

South American promoters of two shows scheduled in 2016 accused the pop singer of defaming them in a tweet about the canceled shows.
The Recorder |Commentary

Johnny Depp (and Buckley Sandler) on Top in $30M Malpractice Suit against Hollywood Power Lawyer

Jenna Greene | August 29, 2018

The suit could have a major impact across Hollywood, where lawyers and their entertainment industry clients often agree to representation based on a handshake.
National Law Journal |News

DOL's New Pay Guidance Is 'Optics Shift,' but Maybe Not Much More

Erin Mulvaney | August 28, 2018

Management-side lawyers were waiting and watching for new guidance from the U.S. Labor Department on compensation practices. One lawyer said the new directive is more a "technical revision" of Obama-era policies.
Daily Business Review |News

Ex-NFL Player Alleges Miami Real Estate Tycoon Pocketed His Investment

Raychel Lean | August 23, 2018

Two South Florida attorneys filed a lawsuit on behalf of ex-NFL player Julius Jones, who loaned South Florida developer John Yanopoulos $500,000 and claims he was never fully repaid.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Ruling That Reinsurers Can Owe Defense Costs Beyond Policy Limits Stands

Zack Needles | August 16, 2018

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will not disturb a first-impression ruling by the state Superior Court that, unless explicitly stated otherwise, a reinsurer's policy limit does not cap defense costs.
Litigation Daily |News

Daily Dicta: Netflix and Chill, Willkie Farr Style

Jenna Greene | August 16, 2018

A Willkie Farr team led by Antonio Yanez, Jr. was tapped by film studio Relativity Media in $75 million dispute with Netflix--and trial was in 27 days.
New York Law Journal |News

Omarosa's Florida Lawyer Takes to Twitter in Feud With Trump Campaign

Raychel Lean | August 15, 2018

Former White House employee Omarosa Manigault Newman is assembling a team of lawyers to fight the Trump campaign's allegations that she violated a nondisclosure agreement when she released an audio tape of her firing.
Litigation Daily |News

Daily Dicta: Tinder Founders Swipe Right on Gibson Dunn's Orin Snyder in $2B Suit

Jenna Greene | August 15, 2018

In a New York State Supreme Court lawsuit, Tinder co-founders and key employees allege that the parent companies manipulated financial information to undercut the value of their stock options.
New York Law Journal |News

Judge Pauley Refuses to Allow New Breach Claim in Contract Dispute

Colby Hamilton | August 13, 2018

The plaintiffs sought another shot at the claims after allegedly finding evidence during discovery that undermined a key fact that led to the collapse of a revenue sharing agreement.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Pa. Federal Judge Says Insureds Can Bring UTPCPL Claims Against Insurers

Steven A. Meyerowitz | August 13, 2018

A federal district court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, recognizing an intra-district split that has been going on for a few years, has ruled that an insured's claim against his insurer under Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (UTPCPL) was not barred by the economic loss doctrine.
Daily Business Review |News

2 Real Estate Moguls and Their Jet: Craig Robins Exposed to Punitive Damages in Beef With Ugo Colombo

Lidia Dinkova | August 10, 2018

A state appeals court allows Colombo, a pioneer in developing luxury Miami real estate, to seek punitive damages from Robins, the Design District developer, in a case involving a once co-owned jet.
Delaware Business Court Insider |News

Tribune Sues for $1B in Damages After Canceling Deal With Sinclair

Tom McParland | August 09, 2018

The lawsuit filed by Debevoise & Plimpton targets Sinclair's "belligerent and unnecessarily protracted" negotiations with regulators.
New York Law Journal |Analysis

'A Deal Is a Deal,' Except When It's Not

Alton L. Abramowitz | August 09, 2018

In his Divorce Law column, Alton L. Abramowitz looks at three recent cases as a reminder of what constitutes the applicable law, and a look at where the law may be going in the future.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Ruling Provides Guidance on How to Address 'Actual Damages' Under RESDL

Alan Nochumson | August 09, 2018

In Phelps, for the first time, the Superior Court also outlined how courts in Pennsylvania should calculate “actual damages” under RESDL.
Daily Business Review |

No Client Consent: Court Finds Miami-Dade Lawyer Had No Permission to Settle Yearslong Case

Raychel Lean | August 07, 2018

The Third Disrtict Court of Appeal questioned the validity of a settlement agreement between St. Mary's School of Medicine Ltd. and its former student, Anthony Zabaleta, concluding that the school's attorney wasn't authorized to make the deal.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Changes to American Institute of Architects' Standard Forms Reflect Industry Practice

Michael P. Subak and Kristopher Berr | August 04, 2018

The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) standard form construction contracts are among the most widely used form agreements in the construction industry.
New York Law Journal |

Blurred Lines: Rethinking the Issue of Consent by Non-Signatories

Linda Gerstel | August 03, 2018

In recent years, U.S. courts have increasingly tended not only to enforce mandatory arbitration agreements, but also to compel arbitration even in instances where one of the parties did not sign an agreement to arbitrate. The title of Robin Thicke's 2013 megahit —“Blurred Lines”—provides an accurate description of what constitutes “consent” by a non-signatory in arbitration.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

The Demise of Fair Share Fees: 'Janus' and Its Impact

Adam Santucci and Langdon Ramsburg | August 02, 2018

Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision, which may ultimately prove to alter the landscape of public sector labor relations and undermine the political clout of public sector labor unions throughout the United States.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

How Different Is Construction From Online Dating? Not Too Much

Richard J. Slavin | August 02, 2018

With many experienced contractors hard at work with established developers, young developers, therefore, have to evaluate the risk of hiring an inexperienced contractor versus an experienced one who is very busy.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Federal Judge's Ruling May Help Insureds Keep Coverage Complaints in State Court

Steven A. Meyerowitz | August 01, 2018

A federal district court in Pennsylvania has issued a decision that may serve as a roadmap for insureds and their attorneys interested in having their coverage cases heard in a Pennsylvania state court rather than having them removed by insurers to federal court.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Significant Changes to Pennsylvania's CASPA Coming Soon

Joshua Lorenz | August 01, 2018

It's not often that construction contract statutes are changed in Pennsylvania, so it was notable when Gov. Tom Wolf on July 12 signed legislation to amend the Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (CASPA).
New York Law Journal |

Prenup Tutorial: A Survey of Recent Case Law

Arlene G. Dubin and Rebecca A. Provder | July 27, 2018

A highlight of significant takeaways for family lawyers and other practitioners to consider regarding prenuptial agreements.
New York Law Journal |Analysis

District Court Denies Enforcement of 'Settlement' Deemed Preliminary and Non-binding

Thomas E.L. Dewey | July 27, 2018

In his Settlement and Compromise column, Thomas E.L. Dewey compares the federal and state approaches to the law of preliminary agreements.
New York Law Journal |Analysis

Procurement Provisions: What to Leave In, What to Leave Out

Julian D. Ehrlich | July 27, 2018

In his Insurance Law column, Julian D. Ehrlich explores the importance of crafting precise and properly-worded insurance procurement provisions.
Delaware Business Court Insider |News

Slights Denies Direct Appeal in Row Over Ouster of Calif. Investment Fund Partners

Tom McParland | July 23, 2018

A Delaware Court of Chancery judge has denied fast-tracked appeal of a decision earlier this month that kicked a fight for control of four investment funds to a Kentucky state court, where an influential pension fund is defending its move to replace general partners with in-house staff.
National Law Journal |News

Blockchain Cyber-Defense Startup Sues Investor After Partnership Talks Sour

C. Ryan Barber | July 23, 2018

The complaint in Washington's federal trial court details the downfall of a relationship that drew close interest from the blockchain and cryptocurrency community—only to sour. A team from Winston & Strawn represents plaintiff Gladius Network LLC in its suit against Krypton Capital.
Delaware Law Weekly |News

Chancery Court Lawsuit Opens New Round in Ugly Fight Over Noncompetes

Tom McParland | July 20, 2018

Georgia-based medical services company Bako Pathology this week sued to stop its two founders from opening a competing firm, the latest development in a legal saga that has exploded with allegations of illicit sex, violence and illegal drug use.
The American Lawyer |News

Quinn Fires Back in Row With Ex-Partners at Selendy & Gay

Scott Flaherty | July 19, 2018

Responding to a challenge of a so-called forfeiture for competition clause in its partnership agreement, Quinn Emanuel accused former partners of bringing a New York court action as a “publicity gambit" in what, the firm says, should be a confidential dispute.
Daily Business Review |News

Transportation Dept. Takes Aim at Contractor Amid SunPass Problems

Jim Turner, News Service of Florida | July 19, 2018

The Florida Department of Transportation announced Monday it is withholding payments to Maryland-based Conduent State & Local Solutions as work continues on the SunPass Centralized Customer Service System, which was expected to be completed June 11.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Who Breached First? Unpublished Opinion Helps Clarify Rule

Craig R. Tractenberg | July 19, 2018

Should all contract breach litigation be decided on who breached first? Perhaps that should be the rule on deciding complex commercial cases. It seems to work well to simplify complex fact patterns and responsibilities. Do all breaches have the same weight?
Delaware Business Court Insider |News

Del. Supreme Court Upends $13.7M Insurance Judgment in Asbestos Suit

Tom McParland | July 17, 2018

Texas ties to the contractual relationship between the company and insurer trumped the fact that Wisconsin was the site of exposure, the court said in a ruling focused on choice of law in corporatewide insurance policies.
New York Law Journal |Analysis

Second Circuit to Decide Validity of Arbitrator's Certification of Class Including Absent Members

Samuel Estreicher and Holly H. Weiss | July 13, 2018

Samuel Estreicher and Holly H. Weiss analyze 'Jock v. Sterling Jewelers,' a case pending in the Second Circuit, in this Arbitration column.

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Dynamically explore and compare data on law firms, companies, individual lawyers, and industry trends.
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CAIP Quebec & Atlantic Forum 2018

October 15, 2018 - October 17, 2018
Montreal, QC

The premier alternative investments conference for pension fund investors across Quebec and Atlantic regions
Consulting Fastest Growing Firms 2018

October 25, 2018
Seattle, WA

A celebration of the industry's top movers and shakers in terms of revenue growth over a three year period
RealShare Apartments 2018

October 29, 2018 - October 30, 2018
Los Angeles, CA

Join the industry's top owners, investors, developers, brokers and financiers as they gather for the multifamily event of the year

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How Legal Financing Benefits the Bottom Line

Sponsored by: Burford Capital | March 05, 2018

[ON-DEMAND] Learn about financing structures and pricing and how it helps firms remain competitive.

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Litigation Finance: A Tool to Improve Client Service & Profitability

Sponsored by Burford Capital | December 07, 2017

[ON-DEMAND] Join this webcast to learn what’s driving the five-fold growth of litigation finance and how it can improve your firm’s profitability.

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Demystifying Automation, Analytics, and Predictive Coding in E-Discovery

Sponsored by RVM Enterprises Inc. | November 16, 2017

[ON-DEMAND] Join this webcast to receive an overview of the latest trends and uses for analytics in eDiscovery.

IP Associate – Trademarks/Copyrights/Transactions

San Francisco, California, United States

Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, a global law firm with 47 offices, in 20 countries, is seeking an IP associate for our Northern California off...
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Real Estate Associate

Miami, Florida, United States

Number of Positions: 1 Years of Experience: The Miami office of H...
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LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT PARALEGAL

Philadelphia Vicinity, Pennsylvania, United States

TEMPORARY/FULL-TIME (PH101518-P): Our long-time client, a local school district in PA, has an IMMEDIATE need for a PENNSYLVANIA paralegal, T...
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GIBBONS PC

10/15/2018
NJLJ Web

GIBBONS PC ANNOUNCES
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10/15/2018
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LAW FIRM MERGER
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LENTZ & GENGARO LLP

10/15/2018
NJLJ Web

Ned M. Rosenberg has joined the firm of Lentz & Gengaro LLP
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