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Silica Litigation Case Law and Tort Reforms: A State-By-State Overview
After seeing the effects of asbestos litigation on the courts and the economy ' such as bankruptcy filings and the economic fallout that ensues ' few want to see a repeat with silica litigation. On the federal level, a comprehensive bill has been introduced to address the current and future handling of asbestos, silica and mixed dust claims. The original proposal sought to create a $140 billion national trust fund for asbestos claims. A subsequent draft, which came out of committee May 26, added silica and mixed dust claims to the agenda.
But while federal measures work their way through the system to either become law or not, states are implementing their own guidelines to control silica litigation. Some changes are being made through state court decisions, others through legislation. Some are already in place, while others are still in the works. An overview of some states' silica litigation-related decisions and tort reforms should prove useful to the litigator who wants to know what trends are developing that may affect his or her practice.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Beach Boys Songs Written Decades Ago Triggered Current Quarrel With Lawyers
There's current litigation in the ongoing Beach Boys litigation saga. A lawsuit filed in 2019 against Nevada residents Mike Love and his wife Jacquelyne in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that alleges inaccurate payment by the Loves under the retainer agreement and seeks $84.5 million in damages.
Bankruptcy Sales: Finding a Diamond In the Rough
There is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.
Removing Restrictive Covenants In New York
In Rockwell v. Despart, the New York Supreme Court, Third Department, recently revisited a recurring question: When may a landowner seek judicial removal of a covenant restricting use of her land?