Tag Archives: civil litigation

Justice Kagan takes the cake! (…or fish)

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Mike

Although I don’t know the context, or the underlying issues in the case that led to this opinion from Justice Kagan, I’m not sure it really matters. Apparently there was some dispute about whether a statute authorized criminal sanctions for … Continue reading →

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A quick look back, before 2014 gets too far in the rear view…

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Mike

Before 2014 gets too far in the distant past (where the heck did January go?), let’s look at some of the more important civil law appellate opinions from late in the year. More analysis will follow as time permits, but … Continue reading →

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At least ONE good new law…Yaaaaay!!

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Mike

Folks who know me well, know that I have not been a big fan of this General Assembly, so I want to take any opportunity I can to broadcast some good news coming from Raleigh.  Session Law 2013-159 brought about a … Continue reading →

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