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Posted December 14, 2020December 14, 2020

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Early Results in Cannabis Class Action Litigation

We’ve blogged about the new wave of class action litigation. Among the emerging trends has been a burgeoning class of cannabis securities investors who brought actions against companies selling cannabis products. The claims primarily center on how these companies misled investors on product quality, leading to substantial investment losses. The first results are in, and they […]

Posted December 10, 2020December 10, 2020

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The Appellate Mark

As reported in the New York Law Journal, the New York State Court of Appeals 2019-2020 term produced noteworthy decisions clarifying: (1) claimants’ “50-H” attendance rights; and (2) out-of-possession landlord liability. In this post, we discuss both decisions.

Posted August 12, 2020August 22, 2020

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“PAND-ECONOMICS”

The Pandemic has caused massive shifts in business operations throughout the globe. Here are some examples of how some US law firms have been adjusting.

Posted August 4, 2020August 22, 2020

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“Class Dismissed!” The Rise & Fall of the Harvey Weinstein Class Action

The stage was set. The Harvey Weinstein class action litigation had a solution in hand. The parties agreed on the proposed settlement. New York State Attorney General Letitia James publicly announced the agreement, describing it as a “must-win” for Weinstein’s victims.

Posted July 29, 2020August 22, 2020

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This Season of the Pandemic: More Class-Action Lawsuits

In addition to wreaking havoc on our lives and health, the pandemic has spawned a storm of class-action lawsuits. In this post, we continue our series of class-action trends, now focusing on gyms and universities.

Posted July 2, 2020December 5, 2021

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Get Ready for a Tidal Wave of COVID-19 Litigation

The Pandemic of 2020 has caused seismic challenges around the world. Entire segments of economies have shut down, resulting in massive unemployment and lost revenue.