JD Supra

Motion for Summary Judgment Denied as Plaintiff Failed to Establish De Facto Merger Doctrine

This action arises out of plaintiff Hydraulic IP Holdings LLC’s attempt to enforce a judgment entered against non-party Grace Apparel LLC. Plaintiff’s complaint alleges that the operation of Grace ...
JD Supra

Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment Denied Due to Conclusory Affidavits

DAP filed a motion for summary judgment by arguing plaintiff cannot sufficiently demonstrate DAP’s exposed him to asbestos. DAP contends that it did not manufacture or sell any product that resembles ...

Update: A New Era for Summary Judgment Practice in Texas Courts

Among the critical changes, the amended rule revises the timing and sequence of briefing to a 21- and 7-day response/reply ...
Forbes

Summary Judgment Explained: The Critical Juncture In Employment Law Cases

Most headlines about employment law cases, whether it is an employment discrimination or whistleblower retaliation claim, relate to a jury trial verdict. Big damage awards in age discrimination and ...
Law

Unlikely Source May Be Raising Summary Judgment Bar

Important procedural differences exist between motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment. Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) permits a court to grant a motion to dismiss for "failure ...
World Trademark Review

Second Circuit denies Modelo summary judgment over ambiguous terms in licensing agreement

In a dispute over definitions in a trademark licensing agreement, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has affirmed a district court’s denial of summary judgment, determining that the ...