California Court of Appeal holds that District Attorneys lack authority to seek restitution and civil penalties for violations occurring outside the jurisdiction of the county in which they were elected
Missouri Supreme Court holds that lower court did not abuse its discretion by failing to grant a new trial after learning juror failed to disclose information that called into question the jury’s impartiality
Arizona Supreme Court rejects plaintiffs’ “secondary, or “take-home” liability theory and holds employers do not owe a “duty” to those with whom a traditionally recognized common law relationship does not exist
Massachusetts’ highest court rules that state courts have personal jurisdiction over out-of-state defendant to compel document production in connection with Attorney General’s investigation
Maryland Court of Appeals determines that statute of repose for improvements to real property does not bar asbestos claims where last exposure occurred before 1970
Pennsylvania Supreme Court, citing the Chamber’s amicus brief, limits liability under Clean Streams law for Pennsylvania businesses and landowners in ongoing discharge case
