U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Preemption State Fiduciary Duty Law — Financial Bailout Starr International Co., Inc. v. Federal Reserve Bank of New York 12-5022-cv Judges Walker, Livingston and Chin Background: The plaintiff appealed from a judgment ...

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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether federal law preempts state law design defect claims targeting generic pharmaceutical products. The case from the 1st Circuit stems from a design defect claim brought by a woman who developed Steven ...

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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ERISA Breach of Contract — Preemption Montefiore Medical Center v. Teamsters Local 272, et al. 10-1451-cv Circuit Judges Cabranes, Pooler and Chin Background: On appeal from the U.S. District Court for the ...

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Federal immigration law likely preempts an Arizona law that authorizes police to verify a suspect's immigration status prior to release, the 9th Circuit has ruled in upholding a preliminary injunction.

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Williamson v. Mazda will make it harder for defendants to prove implied preemption in product liability cases, and nearly impossible in auto safety cases.

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About 500 lawsuits have been filed nationwide alleging severe neurological injuries caused by the drug Reglan and generic counterparts used to treat gastrointestinal disorders.

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The U.S. Supreme Court term is half over, but there are still many big cases for the justices to decide in the second half of the term.

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