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The California legislature’s efforts to streamline the discovery process, promote transparency and fairness in civil proceedings, and reduce discovery abuse began in 2019, when California Code of Civil Procedure (C.C.P.)...more
Since 2022, the Georgia General Assembly has passed several pieces of legislation providing significant impacts for civil litigation and litigants in the State’s courts. Together, the new laws indicate a legislative trend to...more
In this case, Safeco Insurance Company of Indiana (“Safeco”) issued a residential policy to Venugopal Muriki (the “Insured”) covering the Insured’s dwelling. On December 10, 2024, the Insured submitted a claim with Safeco...more
Hospitals may once again be able to control where a patient brings a medical malpractice claim through a venue-selection agreement entered into with their patients....more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the legal profession, offering tremendous opportunities to enhance efficiency and access to justice. While AI tools are reshaping how legal professionals operate, the use of AI in...more
In Morrison v. Hatts Off Inc. et al., 2025 ONSC 4320, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice declined to order pre-certification discovery of sensitive Children’s Aid Society records in a proposed class action alleging...more
In Richards v. Eli Lily & Co., a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit joined the Fifth and Sixth Circuits in departing from the longstanding two-step procedure for distributing notice to potential...more
Scheibe v. Woodloch Resort, 2025 Pa. Super. 109 (Pa. Super. May 20, 2025) - The Superior Court of Pennsylvania ruled that a praecipe for writ of summons was deemed to be timely filed as of the date it was initially received...more
As defense counsel, not only do we have an obligation to evaluate plaintiffs’ complaints to develop affirmative defenses and form defense strategy, but we must also assess the viability of the claims on their face. In a...more
Missing the deadline to file a notice of appeal has severe consequences. A late notice of appeal in a civil case deprives the United States Court of Appeals of jurisdiction, meaning no appeal can take place. In the event a...more
In the world of trademark litigation, surveys play a crucial role in tackling issues like confusion, secondary meaning, and dilution. However, the timing of survey disclosures often sparks heated debates, as neither side...more
A recent district court ruling broadened the interpretation of the statutory provisions governing exemptions from land appreciation tax and ruled that transfers of shares of a real estate association as a gift between...more
Overview - On July 10, 2025, the Alberta Court of King's Bench (Court) issued a Notice to the Profession and Public titled Mandatory Litigation Plans in Civil (Non-Family) Cases (Notice). The Notice introduces major...more
Recently, Florida lawmakers enacted amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. Rule 1.280 addresses initial disclosures and now imposes stricter obligations on parties to timely exchange them. Effective January 1,...more
The appeals process for Bankruptcy Court cases in New Jersey is on track to change in the coming year. On June 24, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey released proposed amendments to its local civil...more
The Alberta Court of King's Bench has taken another step towards addressing ongoing delays in civil litigation in the Province. In a July 10, 2025, Notice to the Profession, the Court has announced that litigation plans will...more
In the context of asset recovery, a successful outcome largely depends on the ability of a claimant to garner sufficient disclosure of assets that are amenable to enforcement. This, in turn, explains why the powerful...more
Court rules typically govern, among other things, court procedures, filing requirements, and timelines/deadlines for filing papers. Failing to comply with court rules and procedures can lead to serious and potentially costly...more
Employers that defend against human rights complaints often find themselves grappling with pleadings and submissions that wander well beyond the events the complainant experienced. ...more
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Commencement No. 5) Regulations have been made under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA). These regulations, made on 10 June, bring into force...more
The Florida Supreme Court amended Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.280(f) (Timing and Sequence of Discovery) to resolve an ambiguity in the Rule that practitioners had been unreasonably using to thwart or delay the...more
Apple has escaped a $300 million patent infringement verdict after a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated both the infringement and damages judgment because of faulty jury...more
The Florida Supreme Court recently amended Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.280(f) to clarify the timing of initial disclosures and discovery procedures. In re Amendments to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.280(f), No....more
Effective April 1, 2015, the Commercial Division of the New York State Supreme Court promulgated a series of reforms to the Rules of Practice for the Commercial Division, including the addition of new Rule 11-e, which...more
Being a foster parent is difficult. It takes a special person to step up and step in to care for a child in need. And the process of caring for the child can be even more complicated as time progresses and court hearings...more