Practice: Civil Procedure
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Civil Procedure
Fair Credit Reporting Act – Plaintiffs Need More Than Mere Allegation
- June 6, 2016
- By Allen & Gooch
The United States Supreme Court recently decided Spokeo, Inc v. Robins, which stated that a plaintiff has to prove an actual “injury in fact” occurred from a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, rather than merely alleging that a party has violated the Act. 578 U.S. ____ (2016) 2016 WL 2842447. In reversing the […]
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Civil Procedure
Updated Motion for Summary Judgment Article, Effective January 1, 2016
- January 13, 2016
- By Allen & Gooch
Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure art. 966 has undergone significant edits in the past year, and the “new” article will take effect on January 1, 2016. The article will not affect any Motions for Summary Judgment (“MSJ”) pending adjudication or appeal on that date. The “new” article will only affect Motions filed after January 1, […]