International law firm restricts access to internal databases for Hong Kong office. See article (note paywall): https://lnkd.in/d3eUjsmZ.
ACC Litigation Network
Law Practice
Washington, District of Columbia 204 followers
Taking the Lead Outside the Courthouse
About us
The primary purpose of the Litigation Network is to enhance the professionalism and development of in-house litigators by (1) providing training and continuing education opportunities in practice areas of importance to litigators, (2) analyzing litigation-related legislative and policy issues as they affect our clients, and (3) facilitating networking between and among in-house litigators on matters of mutual interest.
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https://www.acc.com/chapters-networks/networks/litigation-network
External link for ACC Litigation Network
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- 501-1,000 employees
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- Washington, District of Columbia
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- Litigation, In-house, and Corporate Law
Updates
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Deleware Court of Chancery rules that corporate officers have a duty of care but plaintiffs must allege bad faith. See article: https://lnkd.in/gH3svwHu
“Bad Things Can Happen to Corporations” - But Officers Cannot Be Liable Absent Bad Faith
lexology.com
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Summary judgment against defendant denied in FTCA claim despite defendant's admission it did not re-investigate after receiving formal dispute by consumer. See article: https://lnkd.in/gVX6AR_B
Nevada Federal Court Declines to Decide at Summary Judgment Stage Whether Pre-Dispute Investigation Was Sufficient to Satisfy FCRA
lexology.com
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An interesting ruling in the Eastern District of Virginia speaking to jurisdiction, choice of law, proof of fraud, parol evidence, et cetera. See article: https://lnkd.in/gvzquRsZ
Summary Judgment Ruling in Complex Contract Dispute Addresses Issues from A (Admiralty) to W (Warranty) and Many in Between
lexology.com
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Register for this great webinar we are co-sponsoring with the ACC's Financial Services Network, "Hot Topics in FTC" on February 28, 2024, at 12 PM PST, 3 PM EST, or 8 PM GMT. Amy Mudge from BakerHostetler will be the presenter and covering topics such as junk fee rulemaking, concerns with Ai, negative options, dark patterns, consumer reviews and more! Here's the link to register:
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Deleware court allows parties to contract to limit the evidence of drafting history in later disputes. See article: https://lnkd.in/gpEEJjpd
Contracting Around Extrinsic Evidence in Delaware
lexology.com
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Can social media platforms be sued for sales of illegal drugs arranged via their platforms? California court says yes. See article: https://lnkd.in/gHCXyF87
Fentanyl Death Suit Against Snapchat Could Signal Change In Section 230's Protection - Above the Law
abovethelaw.com
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Litigation in Espanol! Try your Spanish out in this article about how the Mexican government can sue American arms manufacturers for allegedly supplying cartels with weapons. If you know of other Spanish-language legal news, share your sites with us. See article: https://lnkd.in/dD34FdQQ
Victoria legal para México: una corte de apelaciones afirma que sí puede demandar a los fabricantes de armas en EE UU
elpais.com