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Curious about how principles of natural justice and strict pleading rules translate into dispute resolution outside traditional court settings? In a recent decision by the Federal Court, we explore exactly that. Read more at ~ https://lnkd.in/gThgbFvX #LegalInsights #DisputeResolution #FederalCourtDecision #mhlaw #munhoe

Federal court? State court? What's the difference? Media often report that something is happening in federal court without explaining why. They report that a plaintiff is seeking "at least $75,000" without explaining that this is a "magic number." Maybe the reporters themselves do not know why a lawsuit is in one court and not in another. But the explanations for this are simple, if properly explained. In general, two types of civil cases can be pursued in federal court, cases where there is a federal statute in the mix, and cases where the dispute is between people from different states who are fighting over more that $75,000. While there are some narrow exceptions to this (like admiralty issue), everything else goes to state court. #lawyer #attorney #lawsuits #litigation #lawyerlife

Jurisdiction - does the court have the authority to hear your case? The court MUST have appropriate jurisdiction in order to make any decisions in a case. What are the types of jurisdiction? What is REQUIRED to happen if the court doesn't have the appropriate jurisdiction?  • Katherine's documents in the Allegan County Election Day Case provide more info on jurisdiction: tinyurl.com/2p8j9j83.  • A more in-depth legal analysis of subject matter jurisdiction can be found in the documents Katherine filed last year in the case: tinyurl.com/yck8bzvy and tinyurl.com/5ct5ahbn #Jurisdiction #Court #Constitution #Law #CourtRules #Authority #Case #Allegan #Trespass #Judge

What is Letters of Administration? In New South Wales, letters of administration is a document issued by the NSW Supreme Court appointing an individual as the personal legal representative of a deceased person to administer their estate. Find out more by reading our latest blog --> https://loom.ly/BdQ8qxA #ConradCurryLaw #LawServices #Newcastle #CentralCoast #LawFirm #Justice

An interesting decision by the Divisional Court on a recent case that was successfully argued for our client. The decision may have implications for long term cottage tenancies across the province. https://lnkd.in/g_prYQBQ #LegalInsights #DivisionalCourtAppeal #ResidentialTenanciesAct #AppellateLaw #LegalRepresentation #LawPractice #LegalUpdates #CaseLaw #TenantRights

For civil litigators who occasionally do appeals in the state courts, the intricacies of appellate practice can be overwhelming. Goodsill Partner Deirdre Marie-Iha authored this helpful roadmap for some of the more challenging procedural hurdles can make it easier for practitioners to avoid common pitfalls. #appellate #hawaiilaw

A recent #TexasSupremeCourt ruling has important practical implications for #AttorneyClientPrivilege. #HaynesBoone Partner Jason Jordan and Counsel Ryan Paulsen authored an article in The Texas Lawbook discussing this further. Read below:

Absolutely brilliant news!! Holding companies accountable for environmental damage is crucial, and it is equally important that the damages they pay are directed towards the restoration of affected habitats. This approach ensures that the funds are used effectively to repair the ecosystems that have suffered. Proper allocation of these resources can help to: 1. **Restore Waterways and Beaches**: Funds can be used for cleaning up pollutants, restoring natural water flows, and rehabilitating beaches. 2. **Rebuild Habitats**: Money can go towards replanting native vegetation, restoring seagrass, and rebuilding habitats for wildlife. 3. **Monitor and Maintain**: Continuous monitoring and maintenance are essential to ensure the long-term health of restored areas. 4. **Community Involvement**: Engaging local communities in restoration efforts can provide education and foster a sense of stewardship. By focusing on these areas, we can ensure that the damages paid by companies contribute to meaningful and lasting environmental restoration. https://lnkd.in/eug_ANki

Listen to Alan Dershowitz, a renowned and prominent American lawyer, and former Harvard Law professor, and the author is known for his work in Constitutional law and Criminal law as he shares his views on the recent court verdict.

A welcome reminder of the risks involved in oral contracts. Lee Crook, Claire Acklam and I discuss the recent Supreme Court decision in Barton v Morris. #supremecourt #contractmanagement #contractlaw