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SB 293 and HB 16: A New Chapter for Summary Judgment Practice in Texas
Senate Bill 293 (SB 293), codified at Section 23.303 of the Texas Government Code, requires Texas courts to follow a strict schedule for hearings and rulings on motions for summary…
Chilutti v. Uber: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Denies the Right to Immediate Appeal from Orders Compelling Arbitration
In September 2025, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court tackled a significant procedural issue: whether an order compelling arbitration in ongoing litigation is immediately appealable as a collateral order. In Chilutti v.
Pennsylvania Superior Court Overturns $1 Billion Product Liability Verdict
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania vacated a $1 billion jury verdict in favor of a plaintiff who alleged injuries arising out of a 2017 car accident. The case centered on…
Burden Shifting in Closing Arguments: Lessons from Harrell v. City of Chicago
The proper allocation of the burden of proof during closing arguments is a recurring issue in civil litigation. On August 19, 2025, the Illinois First District Court of Appeals affirmed…
Illegality Defense Bars Recovery in Kansas Inhalant-Abuse Case
Each year, thousands of individuals are severely injured or die from intentional inhalation of everyday products like computer duster to achieve a euphoric high. When these injuries or deaths lead…
The Ninth Circuit’s Latest Word on Expert Testimony: A Cautionary Tale for Expert Witnesses in Toxic Tort Litigation
In August 2025, the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court’s decision to exclude an expert’s causation opinion as unreliable and grant summary judgment in favor of a herbicide manufacturer. The…
In a significant development concerning Minnesota’s environmental regulations, an administrative court rejected the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) proposed rule on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) reporting and associated fees.…
Supreme Court Declines to Resolve Commerce Clause Challenge to Pennsylvania’s Consent-to-Jurisdiction Statute
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On October 6, 2025, the United States Supreme Court denied certiorari in Syngenta Crop, LLC v. Nemeth, passing on an opportunity to clarify its prior decision in Mallory …
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