Ryan Scarborough and Richard Olderman On Aug. 7, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order targeting “debanking.” The order defines debanking as “an act by a bank, […]
State Legislatures Take on FARA with New FARA-Style Bills
This year has seen a wave of proposed bills in state legislatures across the United States aimed at regulating foreign-influenced political activity at the state level. While legislation […]
Burden-Shifting in Closing Arguments Voids $10M Jury Verdict, State Appellate Court Rules
“We are disappointed by the fact that the city of Chicago has been on autopilot and has refused every opportunity to engage in any settlement discussions—they have not […]
Analogies to Federal Law in the State Regulatory Context
As the federal government pursues a deregulatory agenda, state regulators are increasing their enforcement activities to fill perceived gaps in oversight. They pursue their own regulatory agendas under […]
Class Action Over UPS Notary Fees Cleared to Proceed, State Appellate Court Rules
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State Appellate Court Upholds $75M Verdict Against UPS
A Missouri appellate court upheld a nearly $75 million jury verdict against United Parcel Service Tuesday after determining that evidence of the driver’s cocaine use did not improperly […]
Staff Attorney’s Claims Against Court Supervisors Cleared to Proceed, State High Court Rules
A former staff attorney has been cleared to pursue claims against two state appellate court administrators accused of waging a bullying campaign against him, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial […]
State Appellate Court Affirms $75M Verdict Against UPS
A Missouri appellate court upheld a nearly $75 million jury verdict against United Parcel Service Tuesday after determining that evidence of the driver’s cocaine use did not improperly […]
Landlord Liable for Tripping Hazard Despite Tenant’s Prior Acknowledgment, State Appellate Court Rules
A Massachusetts court approved a jury’s determination Friday that even though the plaintiff had recognized that a platform in front of her door had been removed, that tripping […]
State Can’t Enforce Law, Appeals Court Rules
A federal appeals court has kept in place an injunction blocking Florida from enforcing a law that would restrict drag shows in the state, saying the statute likely […]