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California Supreme Court Finds Parties Cannot Contract Away Liability for Willful Injury

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On April 24, 2025, the California Supreme Court held that contract clauses that limit damages for injuries caused by willful tortious conduct are prohibited by Section 1668 of the California Civil Code....more

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The 'Juge Des Référés' Lacks Jurisdiction to Order the Closure of a Fraudulent Website

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In a ruling dated 2 April 2024 (Tribunal Judiciaire de Paris, 2 April 2024, RG no. 24/51659), the President of the Tribunal Judiciaire de Paris confirmed that he could no longer be seised in référé (summary proceedings)...more

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South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation Sued for Right of Publicity Violation

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Vondran Legal® News: We have recently filed suit in the Los Angeles Superior Court against the South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation. Amazingly, they used photographs of two Defendants (who are working professionals who...more

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Artificial Intelligence Law - Intellectual Property Protection for your voice?

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With the advent of AI technology capable of replicating a person's voice and utilizing it for commercial purposes, several key legal issues are likely to emerge under California's right of publicity law. The right of...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

NDA: An Effective Way to Protect Confidential Information

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A recent California Court of Appeals decision found nominal damages could be awarded for an employee’s breach of a non-disclosure agreement (“NDA”), even if no actual harm was done to the employer. An award of nominal...more

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Louisiana Expands Liability for Perpetrators of Sexual Assault in the Workplace

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On June 10, 2021, the Louisiana State Legislature passed House Bill (HB) No. 379, a measure that provides for civil liability for injuries caused to individuals who have experienced sexual assault in the workplace, as defined...more

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New Illinois Law Allows Prejudgment Interest On Damages In Certain Lawsuits

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An amendment to the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure provides that for all actions brought to recover damages for personal injury or wrongful death, prejudgment interest of six percent will begin to accrue on the date the...more

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The Texas Legislature Has Limited Discovery Of A Defendant’s Net Worth For Exemplary Damage Claims

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Plaintiffs in civil litigation often seek punitive or exemplary damages. “Exemplary damages” means any damages awarded as a penalty or by way of punishment but not for compensatory purposes....more

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