Statutes of Limitation

Kirk Hartley

“Statute of Limitations in the Context of Prescription Drug Addiction: Case Dismissed in North

“Statute of Limitations in the Context of Prescription Drug Addiction: Case Dismissed in Northern District of New York.” That’s the very...

Kirk Hartley

Perhaps “American Pipe” Will Survive, After All?

Judging by oral argument questions at SCOTUS, one legal analyst suggests the American Pipe tolling doctrine seems likely to live on to...

Kirk Hartley

“American Pipe” Tolling Takes a Hit at SCOTUS; Consequences to be Determined

Late in June, SCOTUS knocked out “American Pipe” equitable tolling in a securities case, as explained in a June 27, 2017 post at Faegre...

Kirk Hartley

The American Pipe Tolling Doctrine Goes Back Up to SCOTUS

The American Pipe statute of limitation tolling doctrine is on its way back up to SCOTUS, as described in a January 15, 2017 article at...

Kirk Hartley

Science and Law Intersections: When Did Injuries Accrue and Become Known or Knowable – the NH

The intersections between law and science continue to increase as more issues turn on when and how injury is defined and the light...

Kirk Hartley

IIllinois’ Statute of Repose Is Gone for Premises Claims, Subject to Litigation Challenges

As expected, outgoing Governor Quinn of Illinois has signed a bill ending Illinois’ 10 year statute of repose for “premises” asbestos...

Kirk Hartley

When Should Suit Be Filed by a Potential Pharma Plaintiff?

The yin and yang of litigation creates interesting alternatoives. Today, we hear some on the defense side complain bitterly that...

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