In Appellate First, Attacks on Wills Barred After Estate Owner Dies Jul 13, 2008
The 1st District Court of Appeal in San Francisco held in the June 26 decision that an attack on such a court order, after the conservatee dies, is barred by collateral estoppel rules. Murphy v. Murphy, No. A115177. (Law.com)
LETTERS: NCT, July 7, 2008 Jul 8, 2008
This is called Collateral Estoppel. However, I do not believe that Res Judicata would be an applicable affirmative defense for Exxon on future claims. (North County Times)
PCMA: Court of Appeals Upholds Challenge to D.C.'s PBM Fiduciary-Disclosure Law Apr 19, 2008
Relying on the doctrine of collateral estoppel, the lower court determined that PCMA was prevented from challenging the law because a similar Maine law had been upheld by the First Circuit Court of Appeals in PCMA v. Rowe. However, in today's opinion, the D.C. Circuit found that collateral estoppel was not applicable, and could not be used to keep PCMA from having its day in court. (PR Newswire)
Memorandum of Disapproval Dec 29, 2007
Section 1083 removes defenses common for defendants in the United States -- including res judicata, collateral estoppel, and statutes of limitation --upon which the Iraqi government has relied. And section 1083 would attempt to revive a $959 million judgment against the new democratic Government of Iraq based on the misdeeds of the Saddam Hussein regime. (White House News Releases)
Press Briefing by Conference Call by Senior Administration Officials on the National Defense Authorization Act for 2008 Dec 29, 2007
For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary December 28, 2007. MR. STANZEL: This is Scott Stanzel, and I'm going to be joined today by Deputy Press Secretary Tony Fratto, and I will also be joined by senior administration officials from the National Security Council, and they will provide information to you -- they will be referred to as senior administration officials. (White House News Releases)
More of this story Mar 29, 2007
She also wrote in her ruling that Trancas PCH should be barred from further litigation on this issue-which has been an ongoing saga since 1985 and one in the court system since the early '90s-under what is called collateral estoppel ... "The court finds that judicial economy, finality of litigation and public policy are served by application of collateral estoppel," Lefkowitz wrote. (Malibu Times, CA)
Blackwell wants SEC fines dropped Feb 12, 2007
Since the convictions, the SEC has asked for summary judgment on two charges in the civil case - collateral estoppel and violations of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. If a decision favors the government, the collateral estoppel charge would prevent the defendants from trying to litigate issues settled during the criminal trial. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Judge: Paternal Duties Apply to Child Born of Artificial Insemination Jan 24, 2007
After reviewing Diamond's recommendations, Peckham ruled that both collateral estoppel and the "best interests" standard for children required Mr. G. to pay child support for Alyssa. Initially, the court found that the couple's failure to strictly comply with Domestic Relations Law 73 did not absolve Mr. G. of responsibility. (Law.com)
Federal Judge Certifies $200 Billion Light Cigarette Class Action Sep 26, 2006
Weinstein decided against applying the doctrine of collateral estoppel in light of Kessler's ruling, saying it should not be applied "in the interest of fairness to defendants.". Hausfeld said the plaintiffs would be ready for trial in January, if the circuit did not stay the case. (Law.com)
Federal Judge Questions Data Used by Smokers to Define Class Sep 14, 2006
The day after the ruling was released, Weinstein asked both parties in his case to brief the issue of collateral estoppel. The tobacco companies have claimed that Kessler's ruling should not prevent them from relitigating issues that she decided in her case. (Law.com)
Finkelstein, Thompson & Loughran Announces Opportunity for Collateral Estoppel in 'Light' Cigarette Suit Against the Tobacco Industry Aug 19, 2006
Finkelstein, Thompson ran Announces Opportunity for Collateral Estoppel in 'Light' Cigarette Suit Against the Tobacco Industry ... Finkelstein, Thompson ran Announces Opportunity for Collateral Estoppel in 'Light' Cigarette Suit Against the Tobacco Industry ... At a hearing scheduled for September 13th in the "lights" RICO case pending before Judge Jack B. Weinstein in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, the Court will hear argument as to "whether any of these... (PR Newswire)
Soccer Injury Case Proceeds Despite Plea to Harassment Jul 6, 2006
Plaintiff Francesco Savocchi, now 26, had sought summary judgment on the grounds of collateral estoppel in his personal injury case against Dimitrios Theodoropoulos, now 22 ... Savocchi filed a civil complaint on Oct. 25, 2004, and later moved for summary judgment on the grounds of collateral estoppel ... Lally decided in favor of Theodoropoulos, ruling that the "equitable doctrine of collateral estoppel is inapplicable here.". (Law.com)
