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DTSA claim shouldn’t have been dismissed, 4th Circuit rules
A corporation plausibly alleged that its proprietary software was covered by the confidentiality provision of an employment agreement to sufficiently plead a Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) claim against […]
Court upholds asbestos trust funding and good faith in reorganization plan
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the approval of a Chapter 11 reorganization plan for two debtor companies, finding no reversible error in the U.S. District Court for […]
Fraud scheme targeting immigrants leads to $811 million judgment
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a massive judgment exceeding $811 million and a permanent injunction against several corporate and individual defendants accused of orchestrating a nationwide fraud […]
Death of victim ends crime of interstate domestic violence, 4th Circuit holds
The crime of interstate domestic violence ends when a victim dies, so conduct undertaken to conceal a victim’s death after the fact lies beyond the reach of the statute, the […]
Court affirms use of collective injury theory in damages setoff dispute
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court’s ruling that adopted the “collective injury theory” in determining whether the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) was […]
Evidence of Nazi symbols properly considered in federal hate-crimes conviction
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a hate-crimes conviction, finding no error in the trial court’s exclusion of mental-health evidence and its admission of evidence that the defendant […]
Death of victim ends crime of interstate domestic violence, 4th Circuit holds
The crime of interstate domestic violence ends when a victim dies, so conduct undertaken to conceal a victim’s death after the fact lies beyond the reach of the statute, the […]
4th Circuit rules federal procedure governs nationwide bank class action
The 4th Circuit ruled Rule 23, not South Carolina’s Door Closing Statute, governs nationwide class actions and remanded Grice v. Independent Bank for certification review.
4th Circuit revives negligence claim against SC county clerk over stale warrant
Fourth Circuit vacates summary judgment shielding SC county clerk from negligence claim over stale bench warrant, remanding for further proceedings on administrative immunity questions.
4th Circuit orders unsealing of police shooting videos
The 4th Circuit ordered release of police shooting videos, ruling a trial court’s sealing order violated the First Amendment right of public access.
4th Circuit rejects class status in SC totaled car case
The 4th Circuit reversed class certification in a South Carolina case against Progressive, finding no standing and individualized issues in totaled car valuations.
4th Circuit revives challenge to city’s sound ordinance
The 4th Circuit ruled Asheville’s sound ordinance is content-neutral and narrowly tailored, reviving a First Amendment challenge but dismissing a due process claim.
Business Law
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- Va. company's Web site did not subject business to personal jurisdiction in S.C., appeals panel rules
- Former running back from S.C. wins courtroom victory in contract dispute
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- Licenses & Permits – Beer & Wine Permit – Restrictive Covenant – Suitable Location
- Consumer Protection – FCRA – Auto Loan – Bank Accounting Errors
- Licenses & Permits – Veterinarian – Vaccine Maintenance
- Tort – Business Tort – Va. Computer Crimes Act – Trade Secrets
- Textile firm, railroad settle Graniteville train wreck lawsuit
- State regulators look at car dealer accused of lying to customers
- Subprime mortgage meltdown hits securities law
Commentary
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- Content Marketing: Where law firms lose referrals and how to prevent it
- Your best people are not leaving for more money — they are leaving because you stopped paying attention
- Best at Work Insights: The choice we’re making about AI
- Beyond burnout: The case for workplaces where people thrive
- The December question every leader should anticipate
- Best at Work Insights: Don’t Import 996: Why America Should Reject Overwork Culture
- Law ‘n History: The beer, scandal and haunted mansion of the Lemp dynasty
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