In a rare ruling, the Supreme Court unanimously held that a franchisee that stays in business cannot sue for constructive termination under the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act.
October 26, 2010Craig R.TractenbergIn most leases, the landlord and tenant are specifically prohibited from orally modifying the lease. However, a decision recently handed down by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania illustrates how such a provision may be waived through the conduct of the parties.
October 26, 2010Alan NochumsonA federal appeals court on Oct. 20 granted the government's emergency motion for a temporary stay of a worldwide injunction barring enforcement of "don't ask, don't tell," the military's ban on openly gay service members.
October 12, 2010Amanda BronstadA federal appeals court on Oct. 20 granted the government's emergency motion for a temporary stay of a worldwide injunction barring enforcement of "don't ask, don't tell," the military's ban on openly gay service members.
October 12, 2010Amanda BronstadHighlights from the latest insurance cases from around the country.
October 11, 2010ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |According to the New Jersey Supreme Court in Myron Corp. v. Atlantic Mutual Insurance Co., a policyholder's right to recover counsel fees extends even to those fees incurred defending against an insurer-initiated, out-of-state declaratory judgment action.
October 11, 2010Sherilyn Pastor, Gregory Horowitz and Stephanie Platzman-DiamantRecent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
September 30, 2010ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |Federal appellate courts have repeatedly made clear that it is not improper for a prosecutor to call and examine a witness in the grand jury knowing that the witness likely will decline to answer the questions based on the privilege against self-incrimination.
September 29, 2010Irvin B. Nathan
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