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Will Interpretation: Disinheritance Clause Upheld
Susan M. Simmons, as Personal Representative, Etc. v. Mark A. Simmons, Etc., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case involved a di...
Court Affirms Contractual Referral Fee Obligation Despite Candidate Termination
Vaco, L.L.C. v. Semco Inc., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 23, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether Semco Inc. breached its contract with Vaco, L....
Assignment Clause Did Not Cover Future Interests in Oil and Gas Agreement
Absolute Oil + Gas, LLC v. Chord Energy Corporation F/K/A Oasis Petroleum, Inc. Oasis Petroleum North America, LLC; Oasis Midstream Services, LLC; Crestwood Midstream Partners, LP; Oasis Midstream Par...
Settlement Agreement on Mortgage Payments Upheld
Renee Waters v. Beverley L. Farrar, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the interpretation of a settlement agreement ...
Trust distribution to beneficiary not a 'sale or disposition' under agreement
Elinore H. Gjovig Revocable Trust v. Lichina Revocable Living Trust., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on September 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a ...
Virginia Court Rules Use and Occupancy Agreement is a Lease
Toll Road Investors Partnership II v. SCC, decided by Virginia Supreme Court on July 17, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether a "use and occupancy" agreement...
US Not Liable as Successor to RTC for Contract Breach
Associated Energy Group, LLC v. United States, decided by Federal Circuit on March 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns whether the United States, as a successor-in-interes...