JD Supra

Going Beyond Federal Class Action Rule Kills Virginia’s Bill — For Now

On May 19, 2026, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced that she intends to veto what would have been Virginia’s first class action ...

Judge rules against Mead School District, finding it liable for more assaults at football camp as joint trial approaches

This is the second ruling that finds the school district was liable for player hazing and assaults at a mandatory football ...
Law Web

Supreme Court Lays Down Guidelines For Summary Judgment In Commercial Suits under Order XIII-A CPC of Commercial Courts Act

The bench laid down the non-exhaustive guidelines have to be complied with while considering an application for summary judgment under Order XIII-A of the CPC:- (a) Whether Plaintiff has no real ...
JD Supra

When Inattention Bars Recovery and Why Daniel v. Rick’s Barbeque Matters for Tennessee Premises Liability Law

The Tennessee Court of Appeals’ recent decision in Margaret Daniel et al. v. Rick’s Barbeque, Inc., et al. serves as a ...
Tax Guru

Summary of Proposed Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2026

The Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2026 introduced by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs aim to simplify incorporation, reduce compliance burden, and enhance ease of doing business. A key ...

Surprise: You May Be Owed An IRS Refund For Payments Made During The Pandemic

A federal court ruling could reopen the window to recover or abate penalties and interest accrued during the COVID-19 disaster. Act fast—the deadline for claims is July 10, 2026.
The Boston Globe

SJC upholds $56 million judgment against Philip Morris for cancer death, citing company’s ‘reprehensible conduct’

The state’s highest court on Wednesday upheld a $56 million award to the family of a Tewksbury woman who died of lung cancer from smoking cigarettes, rejecting Philip Morris USA’s claim that it was ...