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Punitive Damages Reform May Be on the Horizon in Massachusetts – Here’s What Employers Should Know
On November 5, 2025, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court will hear oral arguments in a closely-watched wrongful death case that could reshape the landscape for punitive damage awards in the Commonwealth, including in employment cases under Chapter 151B….By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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Eastern District of Pennsylvania rejects case alleging that ultra-processed foods are inherently dangerous and addictive
Takeaway: It seems that there are more and more cases being filed today that advance cutting-edge legal theories: cases seeking to hold energy companies liable for climate change; cases alleging that social media platforms are addictive; and so on. Yet these cutting-edge cases still must satisfy a gauntlet of legal requirements, including the requirements of…
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What is The Tax Treatment of Damages in Litigation?
Understanding the tax implications and treatment of litigation damages, settlements and awards is critical for both plaintiffs and defendants. The basic principle is straightforward: damages received for personal physical injuries or physical sickness are generally tax-free, while most other damages are taxable as ordinary income….By: Clark Hill PLC
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Delaware Chancery Court Keeps Asbestos Trust Data Case Alive: Motions to Dismiss Denied
On October 24, 2025, Vice Chancellor Laster of the Delaware Court of Chancery denied motions to dismiss in a high-profile challenge to asbestos trust data-retention policies, allowing asbestos defendants’ claims to proceed past the pleading stage. Background: Trust Data and Why It Matters – Asbestos personal injury trusts (“PI trusts”) are pre-funded legal entities established…
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Commonwealth Court Vacates Verdict, Holding Comparative Negligence Instruction Improper in Dog Attack Case
Coffin v. Carbon County Animal Shelter, 2025 WL 2048561 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2025) – When the plaintiff, a volunteer at the dog shelter, arrived at the shelter, a dog on a leash jumped up. The plaintiff moved away and told an employee of the shelter to take the dog away. As the plaintiff walked away, the…
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Xi Delivers Veiled Warning to Nations Not to Take the U.S.’s Side
At an Asia-Pacific summit, the Chinese leader urged countries to “resist unilateral bullying,” an appeal that seemed at odds with his country’s recent actions.
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Ukraine Gamifies the War: 40 Points to Destroy a Tank, 12 to Kill a Soldier
Drone teams compete to ascend a scoreboard that rewards units for successful attacks. Ukrainian officials say the contest helps keep soldiers motivated.
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Will the Unmaking of Prince Andrew Be the Making of King Charles?
The decision by King Charles III to strip the title of his brother Prince Andrew showed a level of accountability rarely applied to royals.
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Executions and Mass Casualties: Videos Show Horror Unfolding in Sudan
Evidence of atrocities emerging from the city of El Fasher stoked fears that the Sudanese region of Darfur is plunging, once again, into a cycle of genocidal violence.
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In One Jamaican Town, Hurricane Melissa Left Behind Floodwaters and Dead Livestock
The Category 5 storm ravaged western Jamaica and drenched the small community of New River, where residents were coping with a massive clean up. At least 19 people have died nationwide, officials said.
