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West Virginia Law Aims to Curb Nuclear Verdicts

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A new trucking liability law has arrived. West Virginia’s recent enactment of legislation imposing a cap on noneconomic damage awards in civil lawsuits involving commercial motor vehicles has stirred considerable discussion within the trucking industry. As legal advisors specializing in transportation law, Hughes Lawyers, LLC, recognizes the significance of this development and the implications it

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Civil Rights Update: Supreme Court Establishes New Title VII Standard

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The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled on a longstanding issue regarding the harm necessary for an employment discrimination claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. In Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, the Court determined that a plaintiff need only demonstrate “some” harm, rather than “significant” harm, from an employment decision to prove

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Transportation Law: Bills in Wisconsin and Indiana to Curb Lawsuit Abuse

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In a move to address lawsuit abuse impacting the trucking industry, Wisconsin and Indiana have recently passed legislation aimed at curbing excessive damages and promoting safety on the roads. These measures arrive against a backdrop of escalating nuclear verdicts in civil litigation. State legislators to take action to protect trucking companies and ensure fairness in

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