The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled on a case that could have far-reaching consequences for both the trucking and insurance industries. As Insurance Journal noted, the case tested the limits of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act...
Month: June 2023
How Common Are Breach Of Contract Disputes?
It is hard to find comprehensive data on legal actions across multiple jurisdictions. That said, aggregate data from 2005 makes it clear that contract disputes rank near the top of business owners’ legal concerns. In 2008, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS)...
What Is The Preponderance Of The Evidence?
You probably know that you’re innocent until proven guilty. However, that’s criminal law. In the civil cases that most often concern businesses, there’s no guilt or innocence. The standard that drives most civil cases is the “preponderance of the evidence.” So, what...
Dark Money: A Look at Third-Party Litigation Financing
There’s more and more dark money in the justice system. Third-party financing isn’t a new concept, but it’s relatively new to the United States. Other countries have allowed third-party financing longer than we have, and studies have shown that it can fuel extra...
Illinois Passes Bill to Allow Punitive Damages in Wrongful Death Lawsuits
On May 18, 2023, the Illinois legislature passed House Bill 0219, amending the Illinois Wrongful Death Act to allow for the recovery of punitive damages in wrongful death actions. The bill will soon be sent to the Governor’s desk for signature. If signed into law, the...