Texas high court hears dispute over whether flight manual restarts federal statute of repose The Supreme Court of Texas heard oral arguments in case no. 240883 over whether a federal statute of repose bars a wrongful-death suit tied to a Bell helicopter and whether a flight manual (or a subsection of it) qualifies as a "part" that can restart the repose period.

The Texas Supreme Court is poised to determine if a flight manual can reset the federal statute of repose, a decision that could reshape product-liability lawsuits against aircraft manufacturers.

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1/2 Just read yesterday's 9th Cir. opinion in US v. Kittson. The court rightly rejected the "absurd" defense that selling a machinegun to an undercover agent is a lawful transfer to the US. Crucially, the court also upheld the machinegun ban post-Bruen...

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Court Considers Late Affirmative Defense Raises in Healy Case Summary Judgment Judge examines implications of late affirmative defenses in Healy's auctioneer litigation.

The Massachusetts Appeals Court faces a crucial decision on how late responses to legal complaints could redefine the future of affirmative defenses and the very role of auctioneers.

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🧵 Doctrine of Harmonious Construction — Explained like a Lawyer, Not a Textbook.
Ever wondered how courts resolve conflicts between clashing laws?
The Doctrine is the peacemaker, ensuring both laws coexist without chaos.
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Unusual legal doctrines emerge in this #CriminalLaw petition, blending #StatutoryInterpretation nuances around "uses" and "purpose" in child exploitation statutes, challenging traditional reading of actus reus verbs and intent requirements.

"Supreme Court cert petition explores nuanced #StatutoryInterpretation of criminal law, focusing on contextual meaning of 'uses' and precise #PurposeCriterion in child exploitation statute. Historical precedent like Dubin v. US guides potential analysis. #SCOTUS"