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  • April 2, 2020 | National Law Journal

    At the Supreme Court, the Justice Dept. Fights a Navy Vet's $35K Fee Request

    The dispute confronts provisions of the Equal Access to Justice Act, a law that allows "prevailing party" plaintiffs in certain instances to recoup litigation fees in cases involving federal agencies.

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  • E. E. v. Texas Department of Family

    Publication Date: 2020-03-16
    Practice Area: Civil Appeals | Family Law | Government
    Industry:
    Court: Court of Appeals
    Judge: Justice Triana
    Attorneys: For plaintiff:
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    Case Number: 03-19-00741-CV

    Mother and father challenged the district court's order terminating their parental rights to their child who was five years old at the time of trial.

  • March 12, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

    Discharging Future Asbestos Claims Without a Litigation Trust?

    Unlike normal trade obligations, mass tort claims, such as those arising from asbestos exposure, may involve a person whose injury has not yet manifested and thus, either was not aware that he or she holds a claim, or because no injury had manifested, not hold a claim that can be discharged.

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  • Comcast Corp. v. Int'l Trade Comm'n

    Publication Date: 2020-03-11
    Practice Area: Patent Litigation
    Industry: Electronics
    Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
    Judge: Circuit Judge Pauline Newman
    Attorneys: For plaintiff: Donald B. Verrilli, JR., Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, Washington, DC, argued for all appellants. Appellants Comcast Corporation, Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC, Comcast Business Communications, LLC, Comcast Holdings Corporation, Comcast Shared Services, LLC also represented by Ginger Anders; David Lisson, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLC, Menlo Park, CA; Steven Anzalone, Winston & Strawn LLP, Washington, DC.
    for defendant: Sidney A. Rosenzweig, Office of General Counsel, United States International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, argued for appellee. Also represented by Ronald Traud, Dominic L. Bianchi, Wayne W. Herrington. Jeffrey A. Lamken, MoloLamken LLP, Washington, DC, argued for intervenors. Also represented by Michael Gregory Pattillo, JR., Rayiner Hashem; Roderick George Dorman, McKool Smith PC, Los Angeles, CA; Joshua Wright Budwin, Joel Lance Thollander, Austin, TX; Douglas Aaron Cawley, Dallas, TX; John M. Whealan, Chevy Chase, MD. Mitchell G. Stockwell, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, Atlanta, GA, for appellants ARRIS Enterprises, Inc., ARRIS Global Ltd., ARRIS Group, Inc., ARRIS International plc, ARRIS Solutions, Inc., ARRIS Technology, Inc., Pace Americas, LLC. Also represented by Joshua Hamilton Lee, Michael Turton; Matthew Meyer, Menlo Park, CA; Joshua B. Pond, Washington, DC. Paul M. Bartkowski, Adduci, Mastriani & Schaumberg, LLP, Washington, DC, for appellants Technicolor, S.A., Technicolor Connected Home USA LLC, Technicolor USA, Inc. John Thorne, Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, P.L.L.C., Washington, DC, for amicus curiae Verizon Services Corp. Also represented by Gregory G. Rapawy, Ariela M. Migdal.
    Case Number: 2018-1450

    Comcast's X1 Boxes Infringed on Patents After Importation Contrary to Tariff Act §337

  • March 10, 2020 | Law.com

    Giant Fees in Hip Implant Cases, Working Remotely Long-Term, Zeppelin Wins: The Morning Minute

    Here's the news you need to start your day.

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  • March 5, 2020 | National Law Journal

    Judge and Lawyers Wrestle With Effect of McGahn Opinion on Other House Lawsuits

    A federal judge said the McGahn circuit opinion has likely cancelled out the House's arguments in its subpoena seeking Donald Trump's tax returns.

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  • March 2, 2020 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

    City of Newport News v. Kahikina

    A Virginia cop has been awarded workers compensation for heart disease, despite evidence that the disease started with unhealthy lifestyle choices.

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  • February 27, 2020 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

    City of Newport News v. Kahikina

    Click Here for ICLC Expert Analysis   City of Newport News v. Kahikina 2020 Va. App. LEXIS 49 Court of Appeals of Virginia February 25, 2020,…

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  • Harris County v. Coats

    Publication Date: 2020-02-24
    Practice Area: Civil Appeals | Civil Rights | Damages
    Industry:
    Court: Court of Appeals
    Judge: Justice Jewell
    Attorneys: For plaintiff:
    for defendant:
    Case Number: 14-17-00732-CV

    Coats and Amron filed a section 1983 claim against Harris County and Deputy Vailes, alleging the County and Vailes' unconstitutional conduct caused the death of Jamail Amron.

  • In the Interest of EO

    Publication Date: 2020-02-03
    Practice Area: Civil Appeals | Family Law
    Industry:
    Court: Court of Appeals
    Judge: Justice Palafox
    Attorneys: For plaintiff:
    for defendant:
    Case Number: 08-19-00261-CV

    E.O. was an infant removed from mother and alleged father's care due to domestic violence and substance abuse.