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Louisiana Supreme Court’s reversal of Gloria’s Ranch clarifies calculation of damages for unpaid mineral royalties, provides relief for holders of security interests in mineral rights

28 Jun 2018, 6:50 am by Laura Springer Brown and Kelly Brechtel Becker

” A mortgagee with a security interest in a mineral lease can’t be held liable for breaches of the lease In an opinion released June 27, 2018, the Louisiana Supreme Court reversed the finding that Wells Fargo was liable with the mineral lessees for the failure to release the mineral lease under Mineral Code articles 206 and 207. [read post]

The Energy Law Blog - http://www.theenergylawblog.com/

Law Schools Need a New Governance Model

27 Jun 2018, 8:56 am by Tom Smith

In the official “interpretation” accompanying the ABA’s Standard 206 (titled “Diversity and Inclusion”), the ABA expressly states that “The requirement of a constitutional provision or statute that purports to prohibit consideration of gender, race, ethnicity, or national origin in admissions or employment decisions [such as California’s Proposition 209] is not a justification for a school’s non-compliance with Standard 206. [read post]

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Dallas Court of Appeals says grant of new trial cannot be conditioned on waiver of contractual right to arbitrate claim after case is revived - In re CGI Construction, Inc. (Tex.App.- Dallas 2018)

26 Jun 2018, 8:59 am by MOTP

, 523 S.W.3d 203, 206 (Tex. [read post]

ADR Law Texas - http://texas-arbitration-case-law.blogspot.com/

Personal Data v. Big Data: Challenges of Commodification of Personal Data

25 Jun 2018, 7:34 pm by Sabrina I. Pacifici

Open Journal of Philosophy, 2018, 8, pp. 206-215. [read post]

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Judicial Statistics, 2017: Issued defamation claims up by 40%, highest for three years

25 Jun 2018, 4:03 pm by INFORRM

Claims issued in London (QB) Defamation Claims Issued in London % of all London (QB) Claims issued £15-50k £>50k No Value Stated 2017 4,319 156 4.00 37 113 6 2016 4,123 112 3.00 42 60 10 2015 4,869 135 3.00 40 71 54 2014 5,417 227 4.00 52 119 56 2013 5,186 142 3.00 37 56 49 2012 5,549 186 3.00 65 60 61 2011 4,726 165 3.49 28 61 76 2010 4,864 158 3.24 27 47 84 2009 5,694 298 5.23 52 62 184 2008 5,173 259 5.00 43 77 139 2007 4,794 233 4.86 43 45 145 2006 4,246 213 5.02 24 39 150 2005… [read post]

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[Jonathan H. Adler] A Quick Due Process Lesson for the President

25 Jun 2018, 5:57 am by Jonathan H. Adler

Mezei, 345 U.S. 206, 212 (1953); Wong Wing v. [read post]

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How Divorce Can Be Healthy for Children

21 Jun 2018, 2:01 pm

Do not hesitate to reach out for help by calling 630-206-3300. [read post]

Shaw Family Law Blog - http://www.kanecountydivorceattorneys.com/st-charles-lawyers

First Lawsuit filed in Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Salmonella Outbreak

21 Jun 2018, 8:33 am by Bill Marler

For a copy of the complaint and to talk with Bill Marler, contact Lauren Fricke at lfricke@marlerclark.com or (206) 346-1893. [read post]