• Cedeno v. Sasson

    Publication Date: 2024-05-09
    Practice Area: Dispute Resolution
    Industry:
    Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
    Judge: Circuit Judge Beth Robinson
    Attorneys: For plaintiff: For Plaintiff-Appellee: Rachana A. Pathak, Douglas D. Geyser, John Stokes, Tillman J. Breckenridge, on the brief: Peter K. Stris, Stris & Maher LLP, Los Angeles, CA and Washington, D.C. As Amicus Curiae in support of Plaintiff-Appellee: Seema Nanda, G. William Scott, Jeffrey M. Hahn, on the brief, Alyssa C. George, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor, Washington, D.C.
    for defendant: For Defendant-Appellant Argent Trust Co.: Lars C. Golumbic, Michael J. Prame, Paul J. Rinefierd, on the brief, Sarah M. Adams, Groom Law Group, Chartered, Washington, D.C. For Defendants-Appellants Ryan Sasson, Daniel Blumkin, Ian Behar, Duke Enterprises LLC, Twist Financial LLC, Blaise Investments LLC, and Strategic Financial Solutions, LLC: Jeremy P. Blumenfeld, Margaret M. McDowell, Jared R. Killeen, Antonia M. Moran, Michael E. Kenneally, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, Philadelphia, PA and Washington, D.C. Jennifer B. Dickey, U.S. Chamber Litigation Center, Washington, D.C., Andrew J. Pincus, Archis A. Parasharami, Daniel E. Jones, Erica A. White, Nancy G. Ross, Jed W. Glickstein, Washington, D.C. and Chicago, IL. For Amici Curiae the ESOP Association and the American Benefits Council in support of Defendants-Appellants: Mark D. Taticchi, Elizabeth M. Casey, Richard J. Pearl, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Philadelphia, PA and Chicago, IL.

    Case Number: 21-2891-cv

    Arbitration Clause Unenforceable; Would Prevent Pursuit of Plan-Wide Remedies Under ERISA

  • In the Matter of the Lake George Association et al. v. NYS Adirondack Park Agency et al.

    Publication Date: 2024-05-03
    Practice Area: Civil Appeals
    Industry:
    Court: Appellate Division, Third Department
    Judge: Unsigned Egan Jr., J.P., Aarons, Pritzker and Fisher, JJ.
    Attorneys: For plaintiff:
    for defendant:

    Case Number: CV-23-0672

    In the Matter of the Lake George Association et al. v. NYS Adirondack Park Agency et al.

  • Drucker v. Morgan et al.

    Publication Date: 2024-05-01
    Practice Area: Premises Liability
    Industry: Hospitality and Lodging
    Court: Georgia Court of Appeals
    Judge: Chief Judge Mercier
    Attorneys: For plaintiff: Eugene Brooks, (Brooks Law Firm), Savannah, Kurt Kastorf, (Kastorf Law), Atlanta, for appellant.
    for defendant: Gregory Mast, Christopher Lee, (Fields Howell LLP), Atlanta, for appellee.

    Case Number: A24A0593

    Court affirms summary judgment for certain entities in a premises liability claim but reverses dismissal of claims against a rental property's owner due to unresolved questions of fact

  • KOS Limited v. Dockery et al.

    Publication Date: 2024-04-29
    Practice Area: Damages | Wrongful Death
    Industry: Manufacturing
    Court: Georgia Court of Appeals
    Judge: Judge Pipkin
    Attorneys: For plaintiff: Gregory Taube, Peter Munk, Edgar Neely, (Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP), Atlanta, for appellant.
    for defendant: John Hadden, Darren Penn, (Penn Law, LLC), Atlanta, Eric Ripper, (Ripper Law Firm PC), Atlanta, for appellee.

    Case Number: A23A1697

    Curt affirms denial of a motion by one defendant to set aside a joint and several damages award because that defendant failed to timely provide evidence to support apportionment

  • April 26, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

    Recent New Jersey Environmental Case Law: An Overview

    Contributor Lewis Goldshore offers a survey of recent Appellate Division decisions that affect New Jersey environmental law.

    8 minute read

  • Perez v. City of San Antonio

    Publication Date: 2024-04-22
    Practice Area: Civil Appeals | Civil Rights | Land Use and Planning
    Industry:
    Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    Judge: Circuit Judge Stewart
    Attorneys: For plaintiff:
    for defendant:

    Case Number: 23-50746

    Appellants brought suit against appellee city under the First Amendment Free Exercise Clause, the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act, and the Texas Constitution alleging that the city's development plan for Brackenridge Park prevented them from performing ceremonies essential to their religious practice.

  • Papsodero v. Air & Liquid Sys. Corp.

    Publication Date: 2024-04-18
    Practice Area: Mass Torts
    Industry:
    Court: Supreme Court, New York
    Judge: Justice Adam Silvera
    Attorneys: For plaintiff:
    for defendant:

    Case Number: 190102/2022

    Joint Trial of Asbestos Cases Granted; Plaintiff Established Commonality of Fact

  • April 15, 2024 | Daily Report Online

    On the Move: Thompson Coburn Enters Southeast With Birmingham Office Launch

    Thompson Coburn has lured a former education practice leader and others from Maynard Nexsen. Meanwhile, a former Home Depot in-house lawyer returns to boutique Bondurant Mixson.

    6 minute read

  • April 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

    Motor Scooters and No-Fault Insurance Coverage

    Motorized scooters, mopeds and E-bikes are becoming more popular in both New York state and nationally. Several pieces of legislation have been passed allowing or expanding the use of lower speed E-bikes and E-scooters. Yet, the convenience and affordability also comes with a price in the form of injuries, sometimes fatal.

    12 minute read

  • April 11, 2024 | National Law Journal

    Goldman Sachs: Getting the Last Word on Class Certification

    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit's decision has broad potential implications for companies seeking to defeat certification of class claims based on violations of the federal securities laws.

    6 minute read