The Delaware Court of Chancery has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by several companies that are frequently defendants in asbestos litigation. These companies, often referred to as the “Repeat Litigants,” are seeking to prevent asbestos settlement trusts from implementing new data retention policies that would lead to…
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Maryland Attorney Disbarred for Abandoning Clients and Other Misconduct
The Supreme Court of Maryland has ordered the disbarment of attorney David B. Mintz following a series of professional misconduct violations. The decision, handed down on October 24, 2025, stems from Mintz’s representation of 14 clients in bankruptcy court, as well as his own financial and personal issues. The court…
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Appeal Dismissed: Court Rules Case Against Estate is Moot
The Arkansas Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal filed by La’Tona McDonnell against the Estate of Hervie Wayne Chance, Sr., deeming the case “moot.” This means the court decided that any ruling it made would have no practical effect because the Estate had already been closed and its assets…
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Puerto Rico Telephone Company Wins Appeal, Arbitration Award Case Dismissed
In a recent decision, the First Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the Puerto Rico Telephone Company (PRTC), overturning a lower court’s dismissal of a case involving an arbitration award. The appeals court ruled that the lower court lacked the necessary jurisdiction to hear the case, due to a recent…
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Court Rules TEFRA Partnership Petition Deadline is Jurisdictional, Dismissing Late Filing
The United States Tax Court has ruled that the deadline for filing a petition in a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) partnership case is a jurisdictional requirement. This means that if a petition is filed late, the court doesn’t have the power to hear the case, and it…
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Indiana Supreme Court Weighs in on Insurer’s Duty in Multi-Claimant Accidents
In a recent decision, the Indiana Supreme Court addressed a complex issue facing insurance companies: what to do when multiple people are injured in an accident, and the available insurance money isn’t enough to cover all the claims. The court clarified an insurer’s responsibilities in these situations, providing guidance on…
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Hersey Loses Usury Claim, Ordered to Pay on Loan
The United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire has ruled in favor of WPB Partners, LLC, in a case brought by Mary Hersey. The court granted summary judgment to WPB Partners on both Hersey’s claim of usury and WPB Partners’ counterclaim for breach of contract. This means…
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Court Upholds Dismissal of FDCPA Lawsuit Against Freedom Mortgage and Law Firm
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit brought by James Taylor against Freedom Mortgage Corporation and the law firm McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC. Taylor alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) in connection with nonjudicial foreclosure proceedings…