Appellate Law

Ind. Courts - 7th Circuit decides one Indiana case today
In U.S. v. Derrik Hagerman and Walbash Env. Tech. (SD Ind., Judge Hamilton), a 5-page opinion, Judge Posner dismisses the appeal, writing:The defendants were convicted of criminal violations of the Clean Water Act, and Wabash was ordered to pay...

JUDGE DISMISSES CHALLENGE TO OPT RULE
Good.

Federal District Court Dismisses Sign Litigation Finding no Violations of Federal Constitutional Law
After unsuccessful litigation in the state courts, Lamar advertising brought a federal action against the Village of Marathon (NY) following a denial of its application for an area variance to erect a billboard that would exceed the height and face size restrictions of the zoning ordinance...

Illinois Supreme Court Rule 365 Doesnt Save Notice Of Appeal Improperly Filed In Appellate Court
Here?s another reason to read and re-read the rules. This one involved pro se appellants who tried to appeal a summary judgment entered against them on their counterclaim against a bank...

Untimely Appeal Dismissed
The pitfalls of Rule 59.1 are on display in Scott v. Lenoir, [Ms. 2040891] (Ala. Civ. App. Sept, 12, 2008), and an appeal was dimsissed as untimely.In Scott, the appellant timely filed his post-judgment motions, but the trial court did not rule within 90 days...

C.A. Dismisses Appeal in “Flying Ladder” Case
In CUMIS General Insurance Company v. 1319273 Ontario Ltd., the Court of Appeal was dealing with a coverage question involving a CGL policy. In the underlying action, the plaintiff motorcyclist had been seriously injured when a ladder flew off a truck and struck him...

Copyright Lawsuits: Critical Issues Before Filing Copyright
Federa Rule 11(b) Considerations

Philip Morris
Loses Appeal, Will Pay Millions

Asbestos Mesothelioma Victim Wins Appeal of $20 Million Asbestos Cancer Verdict
Asbestos Mesothelioma Victim Wins Appeal of $20 Million Asbestos Cancer Verdict

EPA Violations
Riverside Cement to pay $384,000 for air quality violations.

Safety Violations
Murphy Oil USA Inc. to pay $179,100 settlement in occupational safety violations lawsuit.

BP to Pay $15M for Texas Refiney Violations of Clean Air Act
BP to Pay $15M for Texas Refiney Violations of Clean Air Act

Skilled Health Care Faces $670 Million in Damages over Nursing Home Violations
Skilled Health Care Faces $670 Million in Damages over Nursing Home Violations