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over 1 year ago
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Tyler v. Hennepin Cty.
Petitioner Geraldine Tyler owned a condominium that accumulated $15,000 in unpaid real estate taxes along with interest and penalties. The County seized the condo and sold it for $40,000, keeping the $25,000 excess over petitioner’s tax debt for...
baerreedauthor
over 2 years ago
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Henley v. DeVore
Plaintiff Musician claims that Defendant politician infringed the copyrighted songs "The Boys of Summer" and "All She Wants to Do Is Dance" with two of its political advertisements. Defendant claimed fair use.
Vinayak Kohli
over 2 years ago
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Tyson Foods, Inc. v. Bouaphakeo
Tyson Foods, Inc. v. Bouaphakeo Supreme Court of the United States November 10, 2015, Argued; March 22, 2016, Decided No. 14-1146 Opinion [*446] JUSTICE Kennedy delivered the opinion of the Court. Following a jury trial, a class of employees recovered...
MelanieR
over 2 years ago
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The Impact of ESG Ratings and Where to Find Them
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings have been used by academic researchers for years to understand the social and environmental impact of companies. In recent years, however, these ratings have become more important to the companies themselves...
Vinayak Kohli
over 2 years ago
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Sunoco Partners & Mktg. Terminals L.P. v. U.S. Venture, Inc.
Sunoco Partners & Mktg. Terminals L.P. v. U.S. Venture, Inc. United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit April 29, 2022, Decided 2020-1640, 2020-1641 Opinion [*1167] Prost , Circuit Judge . U.S. Venture, Inc. and U.S. Oil Co., Inc. (collectively...
Vinayak Kohli
over 2 years ago
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Thomas v. Benchmark Ins. Co.
Thomas v. Benchmark Ins. Co. Supreme Court of Kansas March 28, 2008, Opinion Filed No. 95,202 Opinion [*919] [**423] The opinion of the court was delivered by NUSS, J.: This case concerns a dispute about automobile liability insurance. While fleeing...
Vinayak Kohli
over 3 years ago
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Estate of Madden v. Southwest Airlines, Co.
Estate of Madden v. Southwest Airlines, Co. United States District Court for the District of Maryland June 23, 2021, Decided; June 23, 2021, Filed Civil Action No.: 1:21-cv-00672-SAG Opinion MEMORANDUM OPINION Carol Madden ("Ms. Madden"), on...
baerreedauthor
over 3 years ago
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Kopp's Co. v. United States
Appellant company's sole shareholders' son, Warren T. Danner, while driving the company's car got in an automobile accident that rendered other drivers quadriplegic. The victim filed suit against the company, the couple, and their son for...
baerreedauthor
over 3 years ago
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Pac. Gas & Elec. Co. v. Pub. Utils. Com.
Appellant, a gas and electric utility, inserted a newsletter in its monthly bill to customers. The newsletter included political editorials, feature stories on matters of public interest, and tips on energy conservation. Intervenor public consumer group...
Vinayak Kohli
over 3 years ago
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Pulse Techs., Inc. v. Notaro
Pulse Techs., Inc. v. Notaro Supreme Court of Pennsylvania September 12, 2012, Argued; May 29, 2013, Decided No. 6 MAP 2012 Opinion [*323] [**779] MR. JUSTICE EAKIN We granted allocatur to determine whether the Superior Court erred by declining to...
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