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Monge & Associates Announces Successful Georgia Supreme Court Ruling Punitive Damages Are Not Limited To Drunk Driver

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020

ATLANTA, July 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Georgia Supreme Court unanimously ruled punitive damages can be awarded to the party that negligently entrusted a vehicle to a drunk driver causing injury to an innocent motorist.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, July 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Georgia Supreme Court unanimously ruled punitive damages can be awarded to the party that negligently entrusted a vehicle to a drunk driver causing injury to an innocent motorist.
  • In reaching its decision, the Court unanimously overruled more than a decade of case law limiting punitive damages to only the drunk driver in such cases.
  • The trial court felt compelled to follow the rule as outlined by the Georgia Court of Appeals in Capp v.Carlito's Mexican Bar & Grill, 288 Ga. App.
  • Boggs finally stated, "we must vacate the trial court's judgment to the extent that the court failed to consider awarding punitive damages against Stroud and remand the case for further consideration."

Shegerian & Associates: Emmy Award Winning Producer, Who Advocated for Diversity in Newsrooms, May Proceed on His Claims Against CNN For Race Discrimination, Retaliation, Court Rules

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Friday, June 19, 2020

CNN previously had filed an Anti-SLAPP motion based on the argument that it had the First Amendment right to fire Wilson, a producer.

Key Points: 
  • CNN previously had filed an Anti-SLAPP motion based on the argument that it had the First Amendment right to fire Wilson, a producer.
  • Thereafter, the Supreme Court remanded the case back to the Court of Appeal to determine the second prong of the test: if Wilson's claims had minimal merit.
  • On remand, the Court of Appeal, again, found in favor of Wilson, holding that his claims do in fact maintain the requisite minimal merit to proceed.
  • CNN again petitioned to the Supreme Court to reverse the Court of Appeal.

Concert Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter 2020 Financial Results and Provides Update on Clinical Programs

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Thursday, April 30, 2020

Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNCE) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2020.

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  • Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNCE) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2020.
  • The Phase 3 study is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2020.
  • Federal Circuit Granted Concerts Motion to Vacate and Remand PTAB Decision Involving CTP543, Effective as of April 16, 2020.
  • ET to provide an update on the Company and discuss first quarter financial results.

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Partners with Mano Amiga and Faith in Texas to Free People From Jail as Coronavirus Spreads

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Most people caged in our jails have not been convicted of a crime; they simply cannot afford to pay their bail.

Key Points: 
  • Most people caged in our jails have not been convicted of a crime; they simply cannot afford to pay their bail.
  • COVID-19 urgently magnifies the steep price of pretrial detention and we, as a human rights organization, wont stand idly by in the face of such abuse.
  • In partnership with local activists, we advocate for key human rights issues, pursuing strategic litigation at home and around the world.
  • And to ensure change that lasts, we foster a social-good approach to business and investment and educate millions of students about human rights and social justice.

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Takes Emergency Action to Bail Out New Orleans Inmates at Risk of COVID-19

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Already, a medical staffer at the jail has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, increasing the threat of an outbreak in the broader New Orleans community.

Key Points: 
  • Already, a medical staffer at the jail has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, increasing the threat of an outbreak in the broader New Orleans community.
  • Twenty-one years ago, I experienced firsthand what it's like to languish in jail simply because you can't afford your freedom.
  • Not one more person should be subjected to the horrors of pretrial detention, let alone die behind bars because of our failure to act during a crisis, said Kerry Kennedy, president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights.
  • In partnership with local activists, we advocate for key human rights issues, pursuing strategic litigation at home and around the world.

Texas Supreme Court Denies Kyle Bass and Hayman Capital’s Petition; Upon Remand to Trial Court, UDF Lawsuit and Full Discovery Will Proceed

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Monday, March 16, 2020

GRAPEVINE, Texas, March 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Development Funding (UDF, as described below) announced today the Supreme Court of Texas (the Supreme Court) denied Kyle Bass ("Bass") and Hayman Capital's ("Hayman," as described below, and together with Bass, "Bass/Hayman") petition to review the matter of J. Kyle Bass, et.

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  • GRAPEVINE, Texas, March 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Development Funding (UDF, as described below) announced today the Supreme Court of Texas (the Supreme Court) denied Kyle Bass ("Bass") and Hayman Capital's ("Hayman," as described below, and together with Bass, "Bass/Hayman") petition to review the matter of J. Kyle Bass, et.
  • On June 29, 2018 Bass/Hayman filed a notice of accelerated appeal with the Texas Judicial Branch Fifth Court of Appeals (the "Appeals Court").
  • UDF expects the Supreme Court to remand the case to the trial court for further proceedings in 30-40 days.
  • Public documents filed with the Supreme Court can be found at the Supreme Court of Texas website ( www.search.txcourts.gov ), using the Case No.

Activists Want Investigation Into Judicial Candidate's Jamie Guerra Dickle "Egregious'' and "Deliberate'' Prosecutorial Misconduct Censured by Appellate Court

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Accordingly, because of the plain error, we must reverse the convictions and remand for a new trial.''

Key Points: 
  • Accordingly, because of the plain error, we must reverse the convictions and remand for a new trial.''
  • Guerra Dickler is running for 6th Subcircuit judge of the Cook County Judicial Circuit Court against Anne Shaw, a civil rights attorney.
  • It is unusual for appellate courts to single out an attorney, but in this case the Appellate Court of Illinois pulled no punches.
  • Guerra Dickler has earned ratings from bar associations and legal groups that require such reversals to be disclosed

Concert Pharmaceuticals Announces Federal Circuit Granted its Motion to Vacate and Remand PTAB Decision Involving CTP-543

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Monday, January 27, 2020

Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNCE) today announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) granted the Companys motion to vacate and remand the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decision to invalidate U.S. Patent No.

Key Points: 
  • Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNCE) today announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) granted the Companys motion to vacate and remand the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decision to invalidate U.S. Patent No.
  • Concerts motion was made in light of the recent CAFC ruling on the Constitutions Appointments Clause (Arthrex, Inc. v. Smith & Nephew, Inc., No.
  • The case will now be remanded for reconsideration by a new panel of PTAB judges.
  • We are pleased that the Federal Circuit granted our motion and look forward to reconsideration by a new panel of PTAB judges.

AJC Welcomes Decision to Stay Execution of Texas Jewish Prisoner

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Sunday, October 6, 2019

DALLAS, Oct. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- American Jewish Committee (AJC) welcomed the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals decision to stay the execution of Randy Halprin.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Oct. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- American Jewish Committee (AJC) welcomed the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals decision to stay the execution of Randy Halprin.
  • The court remanded the case to a Dallas County court to review the allegations that the judge who had sentenced Halprin to death was biased against Jews and other minorities.
  • "The appellate court has averted, at least for the moment, an act of injustice by reaffirming that hateful and prejudicial rhetoric cannot hide behind the robe," said AJC General Counsel Marc Stern.
  • "The right to an impartial judge is not only a blackletter rule of constitutional law, but also integral to the functioning of the entire Texas judicial system," AJC argued in an amicus brief .

Hudbay Will Appeal Unprecedented Rosemont Court Decision

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

The Court ruled to vacate and remand the FROD such that Rosemont cannot proceed with construction at this time.

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  • The Court ruled to vacate and remand the FROD such that Rosemont cannot proceed with construction at this time.
  • Hudbay believes that the Court has misinterpreted federal mining laws and Forest Service regulations as they apply to Rosemont.
  • As such the company will be appealing the Courts decision to the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
  • Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, potential outcomes of the legal challenges against Rosemont and plans for the development of Rosemont.