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MPM Silicones LLC v. Union Carbide Corp.

Publication Date: 2020-08-12
Practice Area: Environmental Law
Industry: Manufacturing
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Judge: Per Curiam
Attorneys: For plaintiff: For Plaintiff-Counter-Defendant-Appellant-Cross-Appellee MPM Silicones, LLC: Jeremy W. Meisinger, Foley Hoag LLP, Boston, MA, Peter A. Sullivan, Foley Hoag LLP, New York, NY, on the brief, Jonathan M. Ettinger, Foley Hoag LLP, Boston, MA.
for defendant: For Defendant-Counter-Claimant-Appellee-Cross-Appellant Union Carbide Corporation: Karl S. Bourdeau, Benjamin E. Apple, Beveridge & Diamond, P.C., Washington, DC, Megan R. Brillault, Beveridge & Diamond, P.C., New York, NY, on the brief, Harold L. Segall, Beveridge & Diamond, P.C., Washington, DC.
Case Number: 17-3468(L)

District Court Properly Adjudicated the Allocation of Future Removal Action Costs

August 3, 2020 | Legaltech News

The Coming Cyber Pandemic: Part II

The evaluation of cybersecurity in the context of porous interconnectivity requires remaining vigilant for new threats. The final part of this two part article explores cyber threats that raise national security concerns, and why education is key.

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New Hope Family Servs. Inc. v. Poole

Publication Date: 2020-07-30
Practice Area: Civil Rights
Industry: State and Local Government
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Judge: Circuit Judge Reena Raggi
Attorneys: For plaintiff: For Plaintiff-Appellant: Jeana J. Hallock, Alliance Defending Freedom, Scottsdale, Arizona, John J. Bursch, Alliance Defending Freedom, Washington, District of Columbia, Christopher P. Schandevel, Alliance Defending Freedom, Ashburn, Virginia, Robert E. Genant, Genant Law Office, Mexico, New York, on the brief, Roger G. Brooks, Alliance Defending Freedom, Scottsdale, Arizona.
for defendant: For Defendant-Appellee: Barbara D. Underwood, Solicitor General, Andrea Oser, Deputy Solicitor General, on the brief, Laura Etlinger, Assistant Solicitor General, for Letitia James, Attorney General of the State of New York, Albany, New York. For Amicus Curiae The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, Washington, District of Columbia: Lori H. Windham, Nicholas R. Reaves. For Amici Curiae The Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty, Agudath Israel of America, The Rabbinical Alliance of America, and The Coalition for Jewish Values: Gregory Dolin, University of Baltimore School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland. For Amici Curiae American Atheists, Inc., American Humanist Association, Center for Inquiry, and Freedom From Religion Foundation: Geoffrey T. Blackwell, American Atheists, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, Monica L. Miller, American Humanist Association, Washington, District of Columbia, Nicholas J. Little, Center for Inquiry, Washington, District of Columbia, Rebecca Markert, Freedom From Religion Foundation, Madison, Wisconsin. For Amici Curiae Civil Rights Organizations: Cathren Cohen, Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc., Los Angeles, California, Currey Cook, Karen L. Loewy, Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc., New York, New York, Richard B. Katskee, Kenneth D. Upton, Jr., Carmen N. Green, Patrick Grubel, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Washington, District of Columbia.
Case Number: 19-1715-cv

Pleadings Give Rise to 'Suspicion' of Religious Animosity in Regulation's Enforcement

July 24, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Surrogacy Agreements Approved by New York...With Provisos

A in-depth discussion of the newly enacted "Child-Parent Security Act of 2020" recently signed into law. The Act establishes the legal framework for "surrogacy contracts," in New York.

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July 21, 2020 | Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: Covid-19 Era Lobbying | Leadership at DC's U.S. Attorney Office in Focus | SBA and Transparency | Who Got the Work | Skadden Grows CFIUS Team

Welcome to Compliance Hot Spots, and thanks for reading. Reporting this week on new lobbying numbers ties to the pandemic, and we've got links to all the big new compliance headlines, including a report on leadership in the U.S. attorney's office for the District of Columbia.

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In Re Progressive County Mut Insu Co

Publication Date: 2020-07-20
Practice Area: Civil Appeals | Civil Procedure | Insurance Litigation
Industry:
Court: Court of Appeals
Judge: Justice Martinez
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Case Number: 04-20-00178-CV

Relator argued the trial court abused its discretion by refusing to sever and abate the real party in interest's bad faith claims and related discovery pending disposition of her uninsured motorist claim.

Sell v. U.S.

Publication Date: 2020-07-13
Practice Area: Administrative Law
Industry: Education | Federal Government
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, U.S. - EDNY
Judge: District Judge Raymond Dearie
Attorneys: For plaintiff:
for defendant:
Case Number: 19-CV-3105

Midshipman Not Reinstated to USMMA; Disenrollment for Academic Failures Not Arbitrary

Innovative Block of South Texas Ltd v. Valley Builders

Publication Date: 2020-07-13
Practice Area: Business Torts | Civil Appeals
Industry:
Court: Supreme Court
Judge: Justice Devine
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for defendant:
Case Number: 18-1211

Respondent and petitioner both manufacture and sell concrete blocks and pavers to the same customer base.

July 8, 2020 | Law.com

Inside Track: Analyzing Metrics Can Reduce Legal Issues Around Diversity & Inclusion Hiring

Legal and human resources departments should analyze staffing data for potential hiring initiatives that won't be brought up in court. Also, Lexion GC explains how to do more with less under COVID-19 conditions.

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June 29, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Chief Talent Officers Are Using the Pandemic to Build for the Future

As they work their way through the coronavirus crisis, talent officers are keeping their eyes on the prize: the lawyers and staff who make firms run. Despite the present challenges, they're finding opportunities for growth.

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