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Commercial Contracts - September, 2019

257 articles

• Chesapeake Beats Landowners' Oil Lease Class Action
• Black Caucus Members Ask Justices To Retain Race Bias Suit
• NextEra Loses Bid To Recover $60M In Fees From EFH Ch. 11
• Ecuador Must Pay $450M Following Oil Profits Fight
• FERC Widens Calif. Grid Operator's Power Deal Authority
• CBS May Kick Chuck Norris' $30M 'Walker' Suit To Arbitration
• Insurer Must Pay $685K For Selling Trucking Co. Bad Policy
• Westgate Resorts Denied Redo After Broker's $2.5M Win
• Crypto Exchange Wants Investor Suit Tossed
• High Court Could Bring Clarity To Charterers In Oil Spill Case
• Mortgage Lender Wins $1.1M In Trade Secrets Dispute
• True Wellness Requires A Deeper Look At Atty Profession
• Ex-NFL Player Says Partners Locked Him Out Of Candy Co.
• Samsung's Proposed Deal In Plasma TV Suit 'Unfair': Judge
• 6th Circ. Axes Risk Management Exec's Noncompete Suit
• Oro Negro Sues Bondholders For Bringing Criminal Charges
• Amazon Sold Charcoal From Seized Cuban Farm, Suit Says
• Samsung Reaches $2.8M Deal In Galaxy Device Speed Suit
• Dispensary Chain Ends 2-State License Fight With Pot Shop
• Calif. Privacy Law Means New Approach To Vendor Contracts
• Sequoia Ruling Dodges Debate Over Fund Docs As Contracts
• 'War Dogs' Arms Dealer Wins Copyright Fight Over Memoir
• UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London
• Pursuing Wellness
• Chancery Tosses Derivative Claims Against Fertilizer Maker
• $1.4M Award To Taiwanese Co. Must Be Nixed, 5th Circ. Hears
• Dialysis Co. Wants 5th Circ. Redo In Tenn. Benefits Law Suit
• Qualcomm Tells 9th Circ. 250M Buyer Class Too Big To Work
• Principia Partners Loses Trade Secrets Row With Licensee
• Feds Can't Toss Air Force Contractor's $11.7M Suit Yet
• Home Builder's $7M Asset Freeze Denied In Flood Suit
• Ex-Tinder Exec Fights To Keep Sexual Assault Suit In Court
• How BigLaw Is Adapting To Plaintiff-Side Litigation
• Oil Case Clarifies Annulled Award Analysis In 2nd Circ. Courts
• Chancery Blocks Blue Racer IPO In EnCap-Williams Battle
• Hagens Berman Beats Witness Tampering Sanctions Claim
• Fla. Mobile Home Park Owners, Attys Can't Escape RICO Suit
• Texas Energy Co. Can't Move $1.9M Fight To Arbitration
• Citcon Must Face RiverPay's Defamation Counterclaims
• Chocolatier Accuses Rivals Of Stealing Secret Fudge Recipe
• Attys Strike Deal Ending Malpractice Fee-Sharing Row
• Christian TV Network Wrongly Ousted Ex-CEO, Suit Says
• Gov't Supports GE Unit On Arbitration Question At High Court
• Texas Panel Says Trial Court Reconsidered Ruling Too Late
• Pursuing Wellness: A Focus On Firm Holistic Health Training
• CBD Oil Co. Says Machinery Vendor Fleeced It Out Of $2.3M
• ITC Faces $7.7M Suit Alleging Texas Plant Fire Caused Delays
• UK Sports Agency Ducks MLB Agent's Wrongful Firing Suit
• RE Developer Can't Win Suit Over Botched $25M Deal Yet
• Navigating Recent State Efforts To Limit Use Of Noncompetes
• Judging A Book
• Rochester Drug To Lead ADHD Generic Delay Class
• Lockheed Unit Says Finishing Copters In $64M Fight Was Fair
• Landscaper Says Astros Legend Owes For 'Badass' Yardwork
• Pac-Man Creator Chases Down Retro Game Co. With IP Suit
• Judge Jackson Reviews 'When Should Law Forgive?'
• Range Resources Wants Atty Fraud Claims Put On Hold
• Project Owner Seeks $12.7M For Botched Redevelopment
• Tools For Energy And Infrastructure Minority Partners: Part 2
• Kanye Inks Deal To End Suit Over 'Lopsided' EMI Contracts
• Chancery Declines To Wrap Up Reynolds Tobacco Costs Fight
• Republicans Press OCC For 'Administrative' Madden Fix
• Wachtell Seeks NY Trial Against Carl Icahn's CVR, Touts Docs
• 9th Circ. Revives Cerner Unit's Bid To Enforce $63M Award
• Mass. Hospital Can't Nix Arbitrator's Reinstatement Of Nurse
• Law Firm Rates Can Be Sealed In Claims Court Army Dispute
• Pursuing Wellness: Steps Toward A Supportive Firm Culture
• Fraud Suit Against Football Startup Sent To Bankruptcy Court
• Beck Group Construction Boss Gets 5 Years For $3.4M Theft
• Schwab 401(k) Fight Belongs In Court, AARP Tells 9th Circ.
• Tools For Energy And Infrastructure Minority Partners: Part 1
• Bill Limiting Forced Arbitration Is Critical To Real Justice
• Norfolk Southern Liable In Coal Shipping Dispute, Jury Finds
• Bilzin Sumberg Sanctioned For Claims Against Opponents
• Jury Rejects Celeb Chef's IP Claims Against Restaurants
• House Dems Pass Limits On Mandatory Arbitration Clauses
• King & Spalding Adds Ex-Hunton Andrews Litigator In Texas
• NY Judge Knocks Hedge Fund For Flimsy DQ Bid
• Pursuing Wellness: Mental Health Education As A Firm Priority
• Hertz Wants To Redo Rental Fees Ruling, Fights Cert. Bid
• The New Frontier Of Cryptocurrency Collateral
• Contractor Says Equistar Owes $30M For Texas Plant Project
• UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London
• 6th Circ. Allows Discovery In Commercial Arbitration Abroad
• Arbitration Likely For HBO, Jackson Estate In 'Neverland' Row
• Ex-Sequoia Partner Beats Sex Abuse Accuser's Contract Suit
• Japanese Tire Co. Wins $16.7M In No-Show IP Row
• Del. Justices Nix Energy Co.'s $28M Interest Award Appeal
• Tinder Founder Paid Off Witnesses In $2B Suit, Match Says
• Medical Device Co. Escapes Sabotage Suit Against Subsidiary
• Pursuing Wellness: A Firm's Work With Mental Health Experts
• Oil Co. Says Lease Fight Can't Turn On Free Speech Law
• Rite Aid Gets Claims Trimmed In Deceptive Labeling Suit
• Fox Rothschild Slams Malpractice Suit Over Employment Deal
• Landmark's $1M Grain Silo Coverage Suit Is Tossed
• SEPs In The Wake Of Qualcomm: 4 Enforcement Issues
• Split FERC Floats Overhaul Of Utility Power Purchase Regs
• Tyson & Mendes Taps Gordon & Rees Vet To Head NY Office
• AAA, Priceline Escape Members' Hotel Booking Suit
• Ex-Arms Dealer Hit With Sanctions Bid In Memoir IP Suit
• Door Makers Can't Shut Out Buyers' Price-Fixing Claims
• Argentine Atty Retools Claims In Uber Debut Fight
• Fate Of Uber Drivers' WARN Suit Up To Arbitrator: Judge
• Fed. Circ. Sends Car Seat Contract Fight To Fla. State Court
• Jury Clears BART In Suit Over Botched Retail Plans
• Texas Justices Told Class Arbitration Question Not For Courts
• Pursuing Wellness: When A Firm Brings Counseling On Site
• Singer Hit With Suit For Failing To Plug Concert On Instagram
• 9th Circ. Slams Samsung's 'Inaptly Titled' Arbitration Notices
• Louisville, Ex-Coach Pitino Settle Dispute Over Firing
• Henry Schein Case Illuminates Maze Of Arbitrability Questions
• 9th Circ. Will Take On FERC-Bankruptcy Court Tussle
• Wells Fargo Wins Early Exit From $163M CDO Fraud Suit
• Apple Buyers Win Class Cert. Over Refurbished iPhone Parts
• Pharma Giants Can't Shake Ariz. Hospital's Opioid RICO Suit
• House To Vote On Limits To Mandatory Arbitration Clauses
• NSA Leaker Snowden Violated NDA With New Book, Feds Say
• 3rd Circ. Revives Finder's Fee Suit Against DOE Contractor
• Quinn Emanuel Wants Out Of $8.9M Arbitration Award Row
• Arnold & Itkin Accuses Atty Of Stealing Reality TV Client
• Comcast Duped Utahns With Bogus 'Lifetime' Deal, Suit Says
• ConocoPhillips Wants Heirs' $11.7M Mineral Win Undone
• Pursuing Wellness: Inside A Firm Meditation Program
• Destroyed-Mural Suit Can Proceed, But Artist Needs Contracts
• 5th Circ. Says Noncompete Fight Doesn't Belong In Texas
• PE Firm Sues For $4M After Early Fla. Energy Deal Exit
• Contract With Aussie Open Winner Ruled Out Of Bounds
• Gamblers Fight NJ Casino's $10M Contract Win At 3rd Circ.
• Liberty Mutual Can't Use Pa. Law To Shake Construction Suit
• School Hit With Cyberattack As Data Watchdog Clamps Down
• 6 Texas Supreme Court Oil And Gas Cases To Watch
• Chemical Co. Wins $5.7M Verdict For Construction Defects
• Class Atty Accused Of Fraudulent Billing In Gas Royalties Suit
• Arco Wants Jury Trial Over NM Uranium Mine Cleanup
• LA Rams Can't Halt Court Claims Over Move From St. Louis
• Frack Co. Asks Texas Justices To Revive Atty Malpractice Suit
• 5th Circ. Ruling Offers Map For Avoiding Daily Rate OT Claims
• Early Sampling Of Electronic Info Is Underutilized In Discovery
• NY Court Confirms Fuel Supplier's Arbitral Award
• Jury Left In Dark On Key Trial Issue, Antrim Tells 7th Circ.
• PG&E Bankruptcy Will Test Shareholder Capitalism
• Apple Slammed As 'Modern Tape Pirate' In New Copyright Suit
• Venable Sacks Ex-NFL Player's Suit Over Mayweather Fight
• Union Wins Strikedown Of 2 Benefit Plan Terms In ERISA Row
• Tennis Star Osaka Escapes Trainer's '20% Of Everything' Suit
• PG&E Pledge Won't End FERC-Bankruptcy Court Tug Of War
• Tech Co. Gets $500K Over Soured Knights Of Columbus Deal
• FTC Clears $160M Pipeline Deal After Noncompete Nixed
• Stormy Daniels' Suit Over Trump NDA Is DOA In Calif. Court
• Sater Can't Arbitrate Money Laundering Claims, NY Court Told
• J&J Trims Claims From Colo. Man's Hernia Mesh Suit
• Contractor Should Face Ex-NFLer's 'Dream House' Suit: Judge
• Mich. Bill Adds To States' Trend Of Limiting Noncompetes
• UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London
• The Factors Courts Consider In Deposition Location Disputes
• Vectura Gets $10M Added To $90M Inhaler IP Award
• Sears Escapes $88M In Deductions From Sale Deal
• Writers Guild Blasts 'Misrepresentations' By Talent Agencies
• 2nd Circ. OKs Awards For Soured South Korean Satellite Deal
• Zion Williamson's Onetime Agent Seeks To Shut Down Suit
• Kanye West Drops Quinn Emanuel For Bird Marella In EMI Suit
• Door Co. Fights Rival's 4th Circ. Appeal Of Divestiture Order
• 5th Circ. Says ERISA Trumps Tenn. Medical Bill Dispute Law
• NLRB Blesses Arbitration Pact That Allows Board Access
• Fox Inks Deal With 'Bones' Stars, Producers In Profits Fight
• Mass. Town Can't Stop Contractor's AT&T, Verizon Tower
• Atty Says DeGrasse Tyson's Claims In Fee Row 'Ludicrous'
• What To Consider Before Filing For A Rule 57 Speedy Hearing
• Arnold & Porter Goes After Ex-Client For $1.1M
• Jury Clears Southwest In $25M Suit Over Failed Wi-Fi Deal
• BART's Delays Botched Retail Plans, Jury Told In Closings
• Ch. 11 Auction Suit Against Chopper Co. Dismissed
• 2nd Circ. Axes US Airways' $15M Antitrust Win Against Sabre
• RICO Claims Slashed In 'Cutthroat' Fight Between Tribal Firms
• Tucker Arensberg Ripped For Lawyer's Lost, Locked Texts
• Bull Semen Sorting Co. Wins $8.5M From Rival In IP Trial
• Citcon Fights To Keep Evidence In RiverPay Trade Secrets Suit
• Schwab ERISA Ruling Created Split In 9th Circ., Worker Says
• Evolving No-Poach Landscape Requires A Vigilant Eye
• Girardi Can't Transfer Settlement Fees Case To Retired Judge
• Panel Sizes Up Tinder Bid To Ax Founders' Suit In NY Appeal
• Gabon Avoids $49M Default In Award Fight With Turkish Co.
• GE Must Refer Disputes In $2.6B Deal To Experts, Suit Says
• Norfolk Southern Can't Derail Antitrust Suit Over Va. Junction
• Hagens Berman Slams 'Baseless' Witness Tampering Claim
• Bankruptcy Judge Again Told He Should Have Recused
• Spirit Flyers' Bag-Fee Suit Not Preempted, 2nd Circ. Says
• Atty Can't Dodge Claims Over 'Man Of La Mancha' Rights
• Writers Guild, Talent Agencies Want Antitrust Suits Merged
• Drilling Rig Maker Denied New Trial Over Broken EQT Contract
• 9th Circ. Ruling Highlights Evolution Of Calif. Arbitration Law
• Why I Became A Lawyer: Expanding The Meaning Of Diversity
• TracFone Secures $10M Judgment In Device Trafficking Row
• COFC Case Reveals Longevity Of Online Copyright Claims
• 9th Circ. Trims Punitive Damages In Steinbeck Family IP Fight
• Calif. Assembly Passes NCAA Athlete Name, Likeness Bill
• Nestle Slams Cafe Contract Counterpunch As 'Out Of Whack'
• Facebook Can't Shake Most Of User Data Harvesting MDL
• Bosch Gets Nucap IP Row Trimmed, But Can't Fully Escape
• Ex-Vietnam PM Hit With $2.75B Claim Over Nixed Power Plants
• Ex-Consol Exec Drops 2nd Expert To Avoid Paying For 1st
• Co.'s $2.1M In Sanctions Upheld In Wind Farm Sale Dispute
• Ariz. Lettuce Grower Tries To Toss NJ Panera Salad Suit
• Hasbro Seeks $1.9M Atty Fees After Winning 'Life' Royalty Suit
• Window Co. Wants To Shutter Wells Fargo Contract Suit
• NFL 'No Call' Suit Dismissal Like 'Swallowing Glass,' Atty Says
• Ga. Judge Says No Jurisdiction To Enforce Interim Award
• TracFone Strikes Deal In Device Trafficking Suit With NJ Co.
• Law360 Names Top Attorneys Under 40
• 1st Circ. Revives Pay Row Over Wexner's $12.5M Ferrari Buy
• Rubber Co. Fails In 6th Circ. Bid To Blow Up Superfund Deal
• La. High Court Shuts Down Saints Fans' 'No-Call' Suit
• Judge Doubts BlackRock Participants' 'Clever' ERISA Suit
• Stryker Must Pay For IP Marking Failure, Acantha Says
• Range Resources Can't Slip Suit Over Gas Royalty Deductions
• An Unusual Arbitration Issue Emerges After Henry Schein
• LA Rams May Take Arbitration Denial In Mo. Suit To High Court
• Hospitals' Suit Over Anesthesiologist Noncompetes Nixed
• Pa. Contract Binding On Part-Owners Of Indian Cricket Team
• 11th Circ. Upholds Sanctions In $29M Del Monte Award Row
• Del. Judge OKs $225M Ch. 11 Defective Tablet Deal
• Ex-NBAer Claims 3-On-3 League Founder Pushed Him Out
• Discovery Counsel Vital In All Phases Of Mass Tort Litigation
• 3rd Circ. Upholds RV Store's 'Blue-Penciled' Noncompete
• Calif. NCAA Bill Amended, Picks Up LeBron James' Support
• Are You Ready For Some Football (Lawsuits)?
• Citcon Atty Can't Justify 'Threatening' Letters, RiverPay Says
• How The Wayback Machine Can Strengthen Your Case
• Groupon Escapes Suit Claiming Theft Of Travel Package Idea
• Fox Rothschild Nabs 6 Attys From Shuttering LeClairRyan
• 2 Themes From Qualcomm's Appeal Of FTC's Antitrust Win
• 1st Circ. Weighs Payout For Fired Abiomed Exec
• NASA Contractor Says It Kept Northrop Abreast About Inquiry
• Ex-NJ Racetrack Operator Can't Block Sports Betting For Now
• Shell, Exxon Units Can't Get $2.7B Nigeria Award Enforced
• Fed. Circ. Mulls Terms In Patent That Fitbit, Apple Got Axed
• Auto Dealers Get CDK System Access Counterclaims Trimmed
• Pharmaceutical Cos., Shipping Co. Settle Kickbacks Suit
• FCC Finds No Bad Faith From Nexstar In Retransmission Row
• Memorabilia Sellers Dodge NFL Agent's Poaching Claims
• RICO, Antitrust Claims Trimmed In U.S.-Haiti Call Rate Row
• Nursing Homes Lodge Fresh Attack On CMS Arbitration Limits
• Draft Civil Procedure Jurisdictional Rule Needs A Tweak
• German Pasta Co. Can Seek Info On 'Fraudulent' $2.2M Award
• Pipeline Co. Owes Natural Gas Supplier $5.6M For Broken Deal
• Altice, Cablevision Seller Settle $17B Merger Spat At 11th Hour
• BlackRock Can't Dodge Most Of $100M ERISA Suit
• Nokia, Others Try To Duck 'Wild' Cellular Tech Allegations
• NRA Wants Ex-Ad Firm To Wipe Mention Of Failed TV Network
• 8th Circ. Urged To Nix H&R Block's 'No-Poach' Arbitration Bid
• Citcon Pushes Back On Latest Sanctions Bid In RiverPay Spat
• Retired Judges Join DOJ's Critique Of FTC's Qualcomm Win
• 2 Reports Raise Real Estate Concerns For Franchisors
• Atrium Defeats Suit, Convincing Judge It's ERISA-Exempt
• SEPs In The Wake Of Qualcomm: 4 Patenting Issues
• Split DC Circ. Says School Bus Co. Inherited Duty To Bargain
• Calif. High Court Ruling Eschews Arbitration Act Preemption