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Clark Hill PLC

Colorado Court of Appeals Holds That the Felonious Killing Exception Applies to Corporations

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In Ross v. Public Service the Colorado Court of Appeals ruled on March 20 that the Felonious Killing Exception applies to corporations. What is the “Felonious Killing Exception?”...more

Mayer Brown

English Court of Appeal Sets the Way Forward in Significant Environmental Damages Group Litigation

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In Alame and others v Shell Plc and another, the Court of Appeal of England and Wales has overturned a High Court judgment concerning the approach to causation in a significant environmental damages group action, finding that...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Ohio Appellate Court Finds That Coal Mining Entities Are Liable to Pipeline Operator for Preventative Measures to Protect Against...

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Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC v. Ohio Valley Coal Co., 2019 BL 99544 (Ohio Ct. App. Mar. 21, 2019) - Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (“Columbia”) operated a high-pressure gas pipeline. A portion of pipeline crossed land...more

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Exculpatory Provisions Provide Powerful Protection for Independent Directors

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The Delaware Supreme Court recently issued an important decision clarifying the standards that govern claims for money damages against independent directors of corporations whose charters contain exculpatory provisions. ...more

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