What's New in the Courts
October 1, 2020
Florida Court of Appeal Voids Fee-Sharing Agreement that Fails to Comply with the Rules
Written by Steve HermanOctober 1, 2020
U.S. Fifth Circuit Holds that Iraq’s Use of Mustard Gas was an “Act of War” rather than an “Act of Terrorism” Precluding Claim against Manufacturer under the JASTA
Written by Steve HermanOctober 1, 2020
U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Holds that Disciplinary Assessments are Not Dischargeable in Bankruptcy, But that Discovery Sanctions Can Be Discharged
Written by Steve Herman
October 1, 2020
California Court of Appeal Holds Amazon Responsible as a Seller of Products thru its Online Marketplace
Written by Steve Herman
September 28, 2020
U.S. District Court in California Disqualifies Firm as Putative Class Counsel Based on Inherent Conflict in Contingency Fee Agreement
Written by Steve Herman
September 24, 2020
Southern District of Florida Calls Out the So-Called “Center for Class Action Fairness” for Serial and Bad Faith Objections
Written by Steve Herman
September 21, 2020
Illinois Supreme Court Awards Fees to Attorney Who Defended Himself Against Frivolous Lawsuit Pro Se
Written by Steve Herman
September 17, 2020
U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Invalidates Contingency Fee Agreement in Violation of Louisiana Rule of Professional Conduct 1.8
Written by Steve HermanSeptember 17, 2020
U.S. Eleventh Circuit Holds Incentive Awards Prohibited under U.S. Supreme Court Precedent
Written by Steve Herman