On February 29, 2024, the Ninth Circuit issued its opinion in Lexington Insurance Co. v. Smith (Suquamish Tribe). The Court affirmed the tribal court’s subject-matter jurisdiction over Lexington pursuant to the Tribe’s...more
3/8/2024
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Dismissal With Prejudice ,
Federal Court Litigation ,
Insurance Industry ,
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Lack of Jurisdiction ,
Motion to Dismiss ,
Reservation of Rights ,
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Subject Matter Jurisdiction ,
Surplus Lines Insurance ,
Tribal Courts
The Federal Circuit recently denied a mandamus petition seeking relief from a district court order denying a motion to dismiss a patent case for improper venue under 28 U.S.C. § 1400(b).
Bel Power Solutions, Inc. sued...more