Marianna Wharry

Chief Justice Scott L. Kafker said at one point, I have trouble keeping all of these straight, referring to the differing proposal initiatives.

Alabama can no more restrict people from going to, say, California to engage in what is lawful there than California can restrict people from coming to Alabama to do what is lawful here, U.S. District Judge Myron H. Thompson wrote.

The multiplier act did not bar Volkswagen from informing customers that the statute requiring manufacturers to reimburse dealers for services related to manufacturer-provided limited warranty was the reason for an increase in price or prohibited the company from raising prices to cover expenses, the judge held.

Mattel is also asking to be awarded statutory damages of $2 million for every counterfeit use of the Barbie trademark.

When a federal appeals court judge asked if the plaintiffs' attorney thought district judge's decision was final since it still left the opportunity to amend, the attorney said she did not believe the plaintiffs could refile because the judge struck down their merits claims.

The jury’s verdict is bittersweet for this wonderful family, which has been devastated by Craig Pierce’s injury and the loss of his ability to function independently and practice law, Christopher Hurley, a founding partner at Hurley McKenna & Mertz, said in a statement.