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Victory lap: Extraterritorial injunction permitted for breach of settlement agreement

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The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upheld a permanent injunction, concluding that the district court properly determined that a party’s violation of a settlement agreement would lead to irreparable harm. Wudi...more

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Class action waiver prevails: Fourth Circuit reverses certification in Marriott data breach litigation again

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The Fourth Circuit (again) de-certified classes in the Marriott Data Breach Litigation. As further described below, the court held that the class action waiver at issue in the case was valid, not prohibited by Rule 23, and...more

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Georgia Senate Passes Tort Reform Bill

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On March 21, 2025, the Georgia Senate passed S.B. 68, which contains numerous provisions affecting civil lawsuits in Georgia. The provisions include limits on the amounts plaintiffs can recover for medical expenses,...more

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Court Enforces Pleading Standards and Dismisses Bad Faith Allegations

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In Fif Engineering, LLC v. Pacific Employers Ins. Co., No. 24-665, 2025 WL 593384 (S.D. Tex. Feb. 24, 2025), a United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, granted an insurer’s motion to...more

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Fifth Circuit Parses Crucial Distinction Between Class Liability Theories and Class Damages Theories

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A recent opinion from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit illustrates the importance of carefully scrutinizing classwide liability theories, even where district courts have flexibility assessing classwide...more

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