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Walden v. Fiore: SCOTUS Reviews Limitless Personal Jurisdiction
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
We've heard of long-arm jurisdiction, but this case puts both Wilt Chamberlain's wingspan and Stretch Armstrong to shame. Gina Fiore and Keith Gipson are...
EPA Must Account for Legacy Asbestos Uses in Determining Its Environmental Risk
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Firms focusing on mesothelioma litigation will be aware of the Environmental Protection Agency's Risk Evaluation Rule of 2017. That rule guides the agency's...
9th Circuit: Law Enforcement Funds Cannot Depend on Immigration Enforcement
By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on
A recent decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held that the Trump Administration's plan to withhold certain law enforcement funds from so-called...
9th Circuit: Steve Perry's Lawsuit Over Unreleased Demos Should Keep on Turning in California
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Remember when epic hair bands recorded classic songs on 8-tracks in a garage? Former Journey frontman Steve Perry probably does vividly, in part because he's...
9th Circuit Reiterates That Officers' $225k Theft Is Not an Unreasonable Seizure
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Secure your valuables and get ready for a fun ride. No, really. You should probably secure your valuables. According to the Ninth Circuit, it is not a...
"Stairway to Heaven" Lawsuit Poised to Be Even Longer Than the Song
By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on
Copyright litigation over the iconic opening riff of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” is at it again; will the plaintiffs’ dreams of a new trial...