The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has held that a class action—which alleges Country Mutual Insurance unjustly accumulated and retained $3.5 billion in fiduciary duties and other legal obligations—belongs in state court, and that two exceptions to the Class Action Fairness Act apply.
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Weekends Don't Count: Judge Rejects Motion to Dismiss Legal Malpractice Suit as Untimely
“The parties appear to agree that the statute of limitations is two years and began to run on July 30, 2020. Therefore, ordinarily, the statute of limitations would expire on July 30, 2022,” U.S. District Senior Judge David A. Faber wrote. “Defendant argues that the complaint needed to be filed on July 30, 2022, even […]
Deadline Extended: Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards 2024
The call for nominations for the 2024 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards is now open. Submissions are due October 13, 2023.
Washburn Law to Host Kansas Supreme Court for Oral Arguments
“Conducting court at a law school brightens my view of the future, especially now, as we study a shortage of lawyers in many Kansas counties,” Chief Justice Marla Luckert said in a statement. “These law students are the next generation of lawyers to live, work, and be civically active in our communities.”
Family Sues Amazon Over Son's Suicide by Sodium Nitrate Allegedly Purchased From Online Retailer
This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.