This week the Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday, February 27th. The Court will continue to work on cases that already have been briefed and argued.
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The Week of February 19th
By jstoneking on Feb 20th, 2018There are no arguments or conferences scheduled this week. Arguments will resume on February 27.
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McIntire v. Hope
By admin on Feb 20th, 2018In a wrongful death case, the Supreme Court considers (1) whether an ex spouse who was co-parenting a child with the deceased may be equitably entitled to share of the proceeds of a settlement, and (2) whether a personal representative in a wrongful death case is entitled to compensation.
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Tri-State Petroleum Corp. v. Coyne
By zzatezalo on Feb 15th, 2018Family business case presents multiple issues, including an intriguing attorney fee issue.
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Hampden Coal, LLC and Oliver Hunt v. Michael R. Varney
By seubanks on Feb 14th, 2018Should an arbitration agreement in an employment setting receive different treatment from one in a commercial setting?
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Erie Insurance Company v. Dolly
By jstout on Feb 14th, 2018Supreme Court tackles coverage and bad faith issues in a property damage case.
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SWN Production v. Richard and Mary Long
By jmcgraw on Nov 21st, 2017In another loss for consumers, the Supreme Court enforces an arbitration clause in an oil and gas lease despite other lease language explicitly referencing courts and court actions.
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The Term In Review: The Good And The Bad In The Latest Arbitration Cases
By admin on Nov 20th, 2017It seems like there's a steady stream of arbitration cases coming out of the Supreme Court. From the perspective of the average West Virginia consumer, the news is mostly bad. Arbitration clauses are inserted almost as a matter of routine...
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The Week of November 20, 2016
By jstoneking on Nov 20th, 2017The fall term is officially over. Keep an eye out for blogs summarizing and analyzing the latest cases.
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M.M. v. PFIZER, INC., et al.
By zzatezalo on Nov 16th, 2017Supreme Court applies Michigan law in a drug case, dooming multiple birth-defect claims tied to Pfizer's zoloft.