Appeals court probes scope of indemnity clause after land-development dispute In Mirapolsky v. Campbell the appellant argued an indemnification clause tied to a subdivision easement requires developers to cover attorney fees for successful enforcement of easement obligations; justices questioned contract grammar, whether indemnity reaches direct-party claims, and which categories of fees (administrative planning-board work, unsuccessful claims) qualify.

A Massachusetts appeals court dives deep into a contentious land-development dispute, questioning the reach of an indemnity clause and its implications for attorney fees.

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Russel Morgan explains that a poorly drafted contract can end up costing two or three times more in litigation expenses than the original dispute was worth. 

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After court ruling, Polk County grants administrator authority to negotiate trail MOU with Wisconsin DNR Following a court finding that the county's trail planning process needed another public hearing, the Polk County Board authorized the county administrator to negotiate a revised Memorandum of Understanding with the Wisconsin DNR and return any tentative agreement to the board for final approval; staff cited litigation costs and annual maintenance expenses as reasons to seek renegotiation.

Polk County is taking decisive steps to renegotiate its trail planning process after a costly court ruling demands more public input—what does this mean for the future of your local trails?

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Law scholar urges New Hampshire to recognize blockchain‑based asset‑protection trusts Ian Hewitt told the commission that blockchain protocols and smart contracts can make asset‑protection trusts provably immutable, reduce litigation costs, and that New Hampshire could adopt statutory language recognizing blockchain‑based trusts to attract administration and dispute work.

A legal scholar is pushing for New Hampshire to embrace blockchain technology, claiming it could revolutionize asset-protection trusts and drastically cut litigation costs.

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Pennsylvania House Bill 1771 Amends Immunity Definitions and Litigation Costs in Judiciary Bill revises definitions and establishes criteria for litigation cost awards in immunity cases.

A new bill in Pennsylvania is shaking up the legal landscape by redefining immunity and setting new standards for litigation cost awards!

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Litigator Critiques Vague Law Impacting Farm Protection and Litigation Costs Litigator expresses concerns over law's vagueness harming farmers and increasing litigation uncertainty.

A seasoned litigator warns that a recently discussed law meant to protect farmers is riddled with vague language, raising concerns about costly legal battles and uncertainty in the agricultural sector.

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In September 2011, I served as Chairperson/Moderator/ Presenter at the Marcus Evans Chief Litigation Officer Summit in Las Vegas. Delighted >13 years later to serve as Chairperson and to moderate several panels in Orlando. Please visit bit.ly/3NPCQuJ for more information. #AI #LitigationCosts