What's New in the Courts
December 29, 2021
District Court in Texas Sanctions Attorneys Who Included Unsubstantiated and Vitriolic Allegations in their Motion for New Trial
Written by Steve HermanDecember 29, 2021
U.S. District Court in Oregon Sanctions Attorney Who Sought Injunction without Legal Basis and Without Informing the Court of Adverse Caselaw
Written by Steve Herman
December 29, 2021
In Non-ERISA Case, U.S. Fifth Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment for Carrier on Life Insurance Policy
Written by Steve HermanDecember 5, 2021
Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal Makes Clear that an Attorney’s File Cannot be Compelled Absent Compliance with Code of Evidence Article 508
Written by Steve Herman
December 5, 2021
Louisiana Supreme Court Refines Scope and Authority of the LSBA
Written by Steve Herman
December 5, 2021
U.S. Fifth Circuit Rejects “Fraudulent Misjoinder” as a Basis for Diversity Jurisdiction
Written by Steve Herman
November 7, 2021
U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Kentucky Invalidates Bifurcated Fee Agreements (and Litigation Financing Agreement) in Chapter 7 Voluntary Bankruptcy Cases
Written by Steve Herman
November 7, 2021
Attorney Sanctioned by the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts for Coaching Witness During Zoom Deposition
Written by Steve Herman
November 7, 2021
U.S. Fifth Circuit Affirms Denial of Supplemental Life Insurance Benefits Based on Rejection of Enrollment by Insurance Company, Even Though Employer Continued to Deduct Paycheck for Premiums
Written by Steve Herman