- Posts by Brian Danitz
PartnerBrian Danitz is a partner at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP. Brian has substantial experience representing clients in state and federal litigation, arbitration, internal investigations, and government investigations ...
On March 20, 2018, in Cyan, Inc. v. Beaver County Employees Retirement Fund, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that state courts retain jurisdiction over class actions brought under the Securities Act of 1933. The decision resolves a split among the lower courts and protects pending class actions from removal.
Read More ›Creative trial lawyers always look for ways to win cases. Not all wins need to resolve the entire case. Under the federal rules, courts may grant partial summary judgment on some issues, but leave others for trial. Motions for partial summary judgment on the issue of liability can be an effective way to secure an early victory, save time and expense, and avoid having a trial last longer than needed.
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