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Gluten exposure claims revived over retirement community meals
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a resident’s breach of contract and negligence claims against her retirement community may proceed based on an alleged gluten exposure in […]
Disputed contract terms revive construction project lawsuit
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a summary judgment ruling and sent a contract dispute back for further proceedings after concluding that unresolved factual questions prevented dismissal of […]
$112 million verdict; 2020 fire destroys smelting equipment
Action: Breach of contract Injuries alleged: Significant business interruption losses Case name: JW Aluminum Company v. ACE Insurance Company and General Security Indemnity Company of Arizona Court/case no.: 2:21-CV-01034-BHH Judge: […]
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.
SC Supreme Court limits economic loss rule to product cases
The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled the economic loss rule applies only in product liability cases, reviving a negligence claim against a pest control company.
SC Supreme Court limits economic loss rule in termite damage case
The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled the economic loss rule does not bar negligence claims involving service contracts or conduct beyond the contract terms.
$3.22 million verdict; Defendants find they are bound by customer agreement
Action: Verdict Date: Feb. 13, 2025 Date of incident: Dec. 30, 2016 Nature of claim: Breach of contract and interference with contract Injuries alleged: Damages for breach of customer supply […]
4th Circuit: City breached settlement agreement
Where the city of Charlotte resolved an employment discrimination suit with a firefighter but it failed to treat the employee’s payment as pension-eligible wages, it breached the agreement. The payment […]
Arbitration provisions bind insured seeking to enforce contract
Insureds seeking to enforce contracts between their providers and a health insurer are estopped from avoiding the application of the arbitration provisions in those contracts, the South Carolina Court of […]
Judge denies Clemson’s bid to dismiss ACC’s lawsuit
Clemson's request to dismiss an ACC countersuit regarding conference bylaws and exit fees was denied by a North Carolina judge, who asserted jurisdiction over the case.
Sportswear maker Fanatics sues Cardinals rookie Harrison
NEW YORK — Apparel manufacturer Fanatics has filed a lawsuit against Arizona Cardinals rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., alleging breach of contract. The lawsuit filed in New York Supreme Court […]
Insurer liable for breach, bad faith after roof collapse
Action: Breach of contract, bad faith Injuries alleged: Property damage Case name: One to One Ministries, Inc. v. Penn-America Insurance Company Court/case no.: Orangeburg County Circuit Court/No. 2020-CP-38-01274 Jury and/or […]
Business Law
- Economy forces attorneys to get down to business
- Business Court judges trawl for customers
- 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
- Contract – Government Contract – Qui Tam – False Claims Act
- 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
- When not to believe (your lyin’ eyes)
- Conduct a technology audit to improve law firm efficiency
- When the client brings ChatGPT to the consultation
- Where is she now, this model who was so beautiful?
- 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
- Using QALY to quantify emotional distress in legal cases
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