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Chrysler, GM Dealers TARP "Takings" Suit To Proceed

A claim against the US government under the "Takings" clause of the Constitution will proceed notwithstanding prior bankruptcy court litigation.

Shabby Suzuki Shutdown Not Stale, Says Court

In a case of first impression, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that an ongoing breach does not become stale.

Court Rules Holiday Inn Commits 'Reprehensible' Fraud

Holiday Inn, West Memphis front desk

Front desk of a West Memphis, Arkansas Holiday Inn. photo/ihl

MARION, Ark.-- Kemmons Wilson must be spinning in his grave. The founder of the Holiday Inn chain was friends with J.O. "Buddy" House. 

Ideal Image Laser Franchisee Gets Another Chance

Reversing in part, the 11th Circuit holds that sometimes a corporation may have standing even though unformed at the time a cause of action accrued.