Navigation Judge Ryan Nelson stated that “out of an abundance of caution, the best course in this specific case (which may not apply in other cases) is to recuse.”
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US 5th Circuit Dismisses Royalty Dispute With Texas Supreme Court Answer
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that deduction of postproduction costs was required by the lease, even when that use occurred off lease.
Texas Oil Company Loses to Mississippi Over Multistate Pipeline
The Fifth Circuit said cases Mid Valley cited did not apply because Mid Valley’s circumstances did not impose affirmative obligations on the Levee Board.
McDonald's Loses 'Big Mac' Trademark Case in EU Dispute Over Chicken Burgers
McDonald’s Irish rival Supermac’s described the case as “trademark bullying” and called the ECJ General Court decision a significant victory for small businesses worldwide.
New Federal Pregnancy Regulations: Five Key Takeaways and Five Key Action Steps for Employers
EEOC regulations have expanded coverage beyond what employers might expect. Employers should become familiar with these requirements and take certain risk-reducing actions before the regulations take effect June 18.