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Bermuda Court confirms personal right of action of company directors to end wrongful exclusion

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In two notable recent judgments, the Bermuda Supreme Court ruled that a director of a Bermuda company was entitled to an interim injunction prohibiting the company and its other directors from improperly excluding him from...more

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Client Alert: Assignments of Error: Is That Your Final Answer?

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On July 22, 2025, the Virginia Court of Appeals issued a published order in Sisco v. Holtzman, Rec. No. 024025, clarifying the rules for assignments of error in appellate proceedings. Assignments matter. The Court of Appeals...more

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California Supreme Court Delivers Major Win for Delaware Forum-Selection Clauses

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On July 21, 2025, the California Supreme Court issued a decision in EpicentRx, Inc. v. Superior Court of San Diego County, which held that an exclusive forum-selection clause designating a forum where a civil jury trial would...more

Patton Sullivan Brodehl LLP

Another LLC Attorney Disqualified Due to “Conflict of Authority”

A prior LLC Jungle post covered the Court of Appeal’s seminal opinion in the Jarvis v. Jarvis case here: Why Having “Co-Managers” for Your LLC is a Terrible Idea. In the Jarvis case, the Court of Appeal affirmed the...more

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Beyond the Verdict: The Essential Drive of Post-Judgment Discovery

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You’ve navigated the complexities of litigation, meticulously built your case, and ultimately secured a judgment. The sense of victory is palpable, and you hold in your hand that seemingly definitive court order. However,...more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

New York Courts Promote Technology for Document-Heavy Litigation

There was a time not long ago when parties resisting a remote deposition would argue that their deposition was “document heavy” and thus unsuitable for remote proceedings. As recently as 2016, a leading treatise on commercial...more

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How to Win a ‘Battle of Forms’? Avoid Them!

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The recent High Court decision in Volac International Limited v. IEP Technologies Limited[1] should serve as a reminder to contracting parties to ensure they have effective procedures in place to avoid a ‘battle of forms’ as...more

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Shareholder Access to Privileged Documents: Views From England and the United States

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In England and the United States, legal professional privilege or attorney-client privilege is considered fundamental to the administration of justice, allowing clients to make confidential, full, and frank disclosure to...more

Morris James LLP

Chancery Orders Confidential Treatment of Member List Produced in Books and Records Action

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Garlington v. Two Rivers Farm, LLC, C.A. No. 2024-0917-BWD (Del. Ch. Apr. 7, 2025) - The Court of Chancery entered default judgment in a books and records action. The defendant limited liability company then appeared...more

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Three Things to Know About Notices to Admit in New York

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In New York litigation, a well-timed notice to admit can sharpen the issues, trim trial time, and lock in key facts. But it’s a tool that must be used strategically. When used correctly, it can streamline document...more

Hicks Johnson

Federal Officer Removal: A Primer for Government Contractors

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When a business is served with a state court action, the first reaction is often to consider whether the action can be removed to federal court based on diversity. But for businesses doing work for the federal government...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Master the First Moves in Litigation for Courtroom Advantage – Speaking of Litigation Video Podcast

Early decisions in high-stakes litigation can shape both the courtroom and public narratives, yet critical first-move strategies are underutilized. Why It Matters: • Setting the Tone Early: Find out how pre-litigation...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

A Shot of Reality: Court Denies Dealer’s Request for Preliminary Injunction to Stop Termination of Dealership Agreement

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A federal court recently denied a dealer’s request for preliminary injunction to halt the termination of a dealership agreement with a manufacturer of liquor control systems. The dealer’s acts and omissions during the...more

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Plain Language Meets Common Sense: Hidden Traps in Oil Patch Contract Interpretation

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What happens when a court reads your contract literally for one issue but decides what 'makes sense' for another? A geophysicist just found out. In early April 2025, the Amarillo Court of Appeals reversed in part and...more

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5th Circuit Reminder: Forum Selection Clause Cannot Strip a Federal Court of Jurisdiction

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The 5th Circuit recently reversed a district court’s decision to remand a case before ruling on a pending motion to compel arbitration. This is because the remand motion did not challenge the district court’s jurisdiction;...more

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Texas Business Court Weighs Jurisdiction over Out-of-State Property Interests

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When can a Texas court rule on New Mexico property disputes? The answer hinges on whether the property interest is 'central' or just 'incidental' to the real fight....more

Robins Kaplan LLP

The Robins Kaplan Spotlight, Vol. 10 No. 2 - June 2025

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The Spotlight strives to provide a forum to discuss the latest news and compelling issues impacting fiduciaries and those to whom fiduciaries owe duties. Whether you are an officer, director, trustee, beneficiary, trust...more

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Your Place or Mine? How to Navigate Cross-Jurisdictional Fiduciary Litigation

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Reality television fans are familiar with the trappings of the celebrity lifestyle: jet-setting from home to home, enjoying luxury retail, and traveling in private planes and yachts, all while posting it on social media. Even...more

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From Promise to Practice: Resolving the Mediation Paradox in Europe

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This article explores the enduring underuse of mediation in civil and commercial disputes across the European Union (EU) and U.K., a phenomenon known as the "mediation paradox." Despite decades of policy support and legal...more

Troutman Amin LLP

OVER THE HILL: Litigator Adean Hill Jr. Just Can’t Seem to Get Service Accomplished

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TCPAWorld has a bunch of little side stories in addition to all the big ones. Here’s a quick one for you. In Adean Hill v. Amity One Tax, 2025 WL 1592957 (N.D. Tex. June 5, 2025) the Court gave Hill one last chance to serve...more

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Georgia’s 2025 Tort Reform: What Businesses, Insurers, and Litigators Need to Know

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In recent years, Georgia has earned a prominent—and troubling—spot on the American Tort Reform Association’s annual “Judicial Hellholes” list, drawing national attention to the state’s increasingly unpredictable and...more

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Don’t Take Your Forum Selection Clause for Granted

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It seems like every few months I hear about a situation where a company can’t enforce a forum selection clause as anticipated because of how it was drafted. Recently, an individual named Sidharth Lakhani fell victim to this...more

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Enforcing U.S. Judgments in the Far East: Where to Start?

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You may have a judgment from a United States court against a Chinese company, and are about to contemplate the possibility of enforcing it in the far east. Prior to the commencement of your enforcement journey, perhaps you...more

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You Need Appellate Counsel Sooner Than You Think: Why Hire Appellate Counsel Before Trial vs. After Verdict

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For high-stakes litigation, waiting until after an adverse verdict to engage appellate counsel can be a costly mistake. Traditionally, clients didn’t think about an investment in appellate counsel until after a final...more

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The Business Value of Engaging a Litigator Before You Are In Court

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The point when what began as a negotiation, or even a conversation, ripens into a full-blown lawsuit is rarely clear. Yet it is certainly clear that the courtroom is not where any of the parties to a once-promising business...more

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