In the first episode of our special 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, Chuck Slemp, counsel at Troutman Pepper and former chief deputy attorney general (AG) of Virginia, is joined by his colleague Stephanie Kozol, senior government relations manager
Civil Litigation
Within The Scope of Representation or Not?
Berger v Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP 2024 NY Slip Op 05952 Decided on November 27, 2024 Appellate Division, Second Department makes the point that it is not necessary to specifically allege that the alleged malpractice “fell within the agreed…
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Any Way You Slice It, New Causes of Action Cannot Be Stated Via Amendment to Complaint After Expiration of Statute of Limitations
Defending the Latest Class Actions: GLP-1 Injectables for Diabetes and Weight Loss
Summarizes what GLP-1 injectable drugs are, the types of claims plaintiffs are making about them, and defending lawsuits being filed against GLP-1 manufacturers.
Consumer Advocacy Groups Urge FTC to Address Software Tethering Issues
The Internet of Things (IoT) represents a transformative shift in how consumers interact with technology, integrating physical devices with sophisticated services to create interconnected ecosystems. As the adoption of IoT devices skyrockets, with projections estimating 75 billion connected devices by…
Colorado Hemp Company Settles With AG Over Alleged Violations of Consumer Protection Law
The Colorado Attorney General’s (AG) Office recently entered into a settlement agreement with Bee’s Knees Enterprises, LLC, dba Bee’s Knees CBDs, addressing allegations of violations of the Colorado Consumer Protection Act (CCPA). The CCPA generally prohibits deceptive trade practices, including…
Conclusory or Material?
In D’Adamo v Cohen 2024 NY Slip Op 05956 Decided on November 27, 2024Appellate Division, Second Department a legal malpractice case was dismissed because the allegations were too “conclusory,”
“In an action, inter alia, to recover damages for legal malpractice,…
Litigation in Botswana
Botswana has a lot in common with Brooklyn, where I live. They have about the same population, a strong tradition of democratic government, and a judicial system administered in English that applies a legal tradition with some British roots. But…
COURT OF APPEAL SUMMARIES (NOVEMBER 25-29)
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Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of November 25, 2024.
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