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Civil Procedure Updates to Know in New York for 2025

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In 2025, get ready for a whirlwind of updates across the state. From personal jurisdiction to discovery and beyond, some recent cases are shifting the landscape in New York. Read below to find out what happened and learn the...more

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Second Circuit Addresses Interplay Between Foreign Official Immunity and the FSIA

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In Samantar v. Yousuf, the US Supreme Court held that foreign officials, when sued in their individual capacity, are subject to immunity under a similar, but different set of rules that govern lawsuits against foreign states....more

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Ohio Court of Appeals Confirms Sovereign Immunity Does Not Apply to Municipal Transit Entity as to Operation of Motor Vehicle But...

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Moree v. Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, 2024 WL 5221330, No. CV-22-969544 (Ohio Ct. App. Dec. 26, 2024) - This matter presents the issue of sovereign immunity for a standard motor vehicle accident....more

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Florida Appeals Court Decisions: Week of January 20-24, 2025

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - Isaac Indus v. PDVSA - personal jurisdiction, foreign sovereign immunity, breach of contract - USA v. Schwarzbaum - foreign bank accounts, IRS form FBAR, penalties, Excessive...more

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Can The U.S. Government Be Liable For Patent Infringement?

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The answer is “Yes” because the U.S. government has waived sovereign immunity for claims of patent infringement. This means the U.S. government can be sued for patent infringement in at least some instances. However,...more

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