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What's New in the Courts

February 21, 2018

On Mandamus, U.S. Fifth Circuit Reverses Attempt to Expand Privilege Waiver

Written by Steve Herman
February 9, 2018

Louisiana Supreme Court Emphasizes that Daubert Only Applies to Methodology, and Not to the Expert’s Conclusions Themselves, Nor Issues of Credibility; in Proving Causation, either a Qualitative or Quantitative Assessment will Suffice

Written by Steve Herman
February 6, 2018

U.S. Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims in Connection with Radio Shack Bankruptcy

Written by Steve Herman
January 23, 2018

U.S. Ninth Circuit Vacates Nationwide Settlement Class Based on Variations in State Law

Written by Steve Herman
January 18, 2018

Alaska Bar Provides Guidance to Lawyers Sending or Responding to E-Mails in Which Clients are cc:d or bcc:d

Written by Steve Herman
January 8, 2018

U.S. Fifth Circuit Allows Removal under CAFA when Plaintiffs Seek Consolidation of New Action into Pre-Existing Multi-Plaintiff Case

Written by Steve Herman
December 22, 2017

U.S. Third Circuit Refuses to Enforce Approved Class Settlement against the State of Louisiana as an Indirect Purchaser

Written by Steve Herman
December 22, 2017

Louisiana Fourth Circuit Holds that Action for Intentional Spoliation Does Not Accrue Until Plaintiff Sustains Actual Harm

Written by Steve Herman
December 21, 2017

California Supreme Court Holds That Brand Manufacturers Are Liable for Failure to Warn Claims by Patients Who Took Generic Forms of the Medication

Written by Steve Herman
December 21, 2017

U.S. Fifth Circuit Holds, Based on Language in Arbitration Provision at Issue, that Action which Included Claims for Injunctive Relief under Sherman Antitrust Act Were Not Subject to Arbitration

Written by Steve Herman