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CoStar facing multiple antitrust accusations in lawsuits
CoStar Group faces three federal antitrust lawsuits alleging monopolistic practices in commercial real estate data across Virginia, California and Washington, D.C.
Landlord and tenant: Court resolves dispute over commercial lease addendum
Where a tenant sought a declaration that it remained a tenant under an addendum to a commercial lease, but there was no consideration for the addendum, it was merely an offer that was revoked by the landlord before it was accepted by the tenant.
Quantum meruit case reversed and remanded
Although a consultant failed to present sufficient evidence of a contract for ongoing real estate advisory services, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that summary judgment was premature for the consultant’s quantum meruit claim.
4th Circuit: ‘Common core of facts’ justified fee award
The 4th Circuit affirmed a $3.8M legal fee award in a lease dispute, finding overlapping claims justified recovery under a commercial lease provision.
Benefit-of-the-bargain damages award upheld
The Virginia Supreme Court has upheld a Danville Circuit Court decision awarding $200,000 for benefit-of-the-bargain damages and $42,500 in attorney’s fees to a seller for the breach of a commercial […]
Off the hook: Contractual performance excused due to COVID
As businesses have suffered and shuttered over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, countless contractual obligations have gone by the wayside. In ensuing litigation, many businesses have sought to escape […]
Legal Tech
- A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR : New dedicated coverage of tech challenges facing law firms and legal departments
- Gemini Legal launches DraftEngine for civil litigation forms
- Lawyers continue to grapple with AI ethical issues
Verdicts & Settlements
- Medical Malpractice – Death from cancer followed stomach pain misdiagnosis
- Workers’ Compensation – Seasonal worker paralyzed in tobacco baler accident
- Medical Malpractice – Jurors side with doctor in suit over rescue surgery
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Unicycle rider dies after being hit by car
- Premises Liability – Delivery driver injured by porch decking collapse
Opinion Digests
- Criminal – Allen charge wasn’t abuse of discretion
- Evidence – Expert’s exclusion from trial deemed harmless
- Parent and child – Mother held in contempt for violating visitation order
- Criminal – Court refuses to continue trial despite missing witness
- Criminal – Meth defendant wasn’t entitled to sentencing safety valve
- Tort – Comments about plaintiff were protected opinions
- Real Property – Condo unit owner challenges expansion plans
