Free Newsletter
Civil Practice – Personal Jurisdiction – Real Property – Promissory Note – General Jurisdiction – Prior Litigation
Synovus Bank v. Schaur Even though an N.C. state court found that it had personal jurisdiction over the Michigan defendant, that action was voluntarily dismissed without prejudice; therefore, the court’s finding does not have collateral estoppel effect.
Civil Practice – Personal Jurisdiction – Real Property – Promissory Note – General Jurisdiction – Prior Litigation
Synovus Bank v. Schaur Even though an N.C. state court found that it had personal jurisdiction over the Michigan defendant, that action was voluntarily dismissed without prejudice; therefore, the court’s finding does not have collateral estoppel effect. Moreover, the state court litigation involved the original promissory note between the parties whereas this action involves a renewal p[...]
Attorneys – RICO — Tort/Negligence – Tortious Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage – Civil Practice — Prior Litigation – Collateral Attack
Cullen v. Emanuel & Dunn, PLLC Plaintiffs lost a prior lawsuit and are now suing the lawyers who represented the winning side. Plaintiffs have not shown that an attorney’s acceptance of a retainer to represent a defendant in a fraud action, without more, is enough to make the attorney liable under North Carolina's Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
Attorneys – RICO — Tort/Negligence – Tortious Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage – Civil Practice — Prior Litigation – Collateral Attack
Cullen v. Emanuel & Dunn, PLLC Plaintiffs lost a prior lawsuit and are now suing the lawyers who represented the winning side. Plaintiffs have not shown that an attorney’s acceptance of a retainer to represent a defendant in a fraud action, without more, is enough to make the attorney liable under North Carolina's Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
Top Legal News
- Cooper allows budget to become law; Medicaid will expand
- Alabama fraternity faces hazing lawsuit
- Judge handling Trump case faces tremendous pressure
- VIDEO: 5 Questions With … Jan E. Pritchett
- Conflicted Appeals Court affirms removal of Superior Court clerk
- NC transgender health case might go to high court
- Murdaugh pleads guilty to financial crimes
- Alabama redistricting case before Supreme Court
- Band leader: ‘Doing my job’ when arrested
- Court orders part of abortion referendum rewritten
- VIDEO: Counsel’s focus firmly set on reproductive rights
- Lawsuit faults Google Maps in deadly crash
Commentary
- Amotion sees resurgence after almost a decade
- The flip side of generative AI in law and how to address it
- The fight for equal educational opportunity continues
- Court’s term was rough on big business
- Ex-president, bar association have made their choice
- Ruling sharpens boundaries in attorney-client privilege
- Lawyers Weekly debuts new and improved web experience
- US Supreme Court bites back at parody’s use of the First Amendment
- Supreme Court leaves key internet protection untouched
- Case study: North Carolina courts provide guidance on scope, limitations of attorney-client privilege
- A Different Ode to Pro Bono Work
- A roadmap to attracting, developing, retaining great associates
