Civil Remedies

This is FindLaw’s collection of Civil Remedies articles, part of the Litigation and Disputes section of the Corporate Counsel Center. A civil remedy refers to the remedy that a party has to pay to the victim of a wrong he commits. A civil remedy is generally separate form a criminal remedy, although in certain situations the civil and criminal remedy may be related. Civil remedies require the cooperation of the victim and are voluntary. Law articles in this archive are predominantly written by lawyers for a professional audience seeking business solutions to legal issues. Start your free research with FindLaw.

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Civil Remedies Articles

Employees Will Have Easier Time Proving Punitive Damages, But Will Employers Be Liable?

In the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Congress greatly expanded the rights and remedies of employees under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. For example, Congress authorized punitive damages of up to $300,000 against employers in discrimination ...
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Employers Must Educate Their Employees About Discrimination Laws to Avoid Punitive Damages

Employers cheered when the Supreme Court held that their good-faith efforts to comply with the federal anti-discrimination laws can preclude the imposition of punitive damages. Yet, the June 22, 1999 decision in Kolstad v. American Dental ...
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Eviction Law And Procedure

In order to evict a tenant in California, the land lord must comply in every respect with the statutory "Unlawful Detainer" procedure. This procedure is "summary" in nature; i.e. it is designed to quickly resolve issues between landlords and ...
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Fact Sheet: Commercial Debt Garnishment From Federal Civilian Employees

Federal law now authorizes legal process against the pay of Federal civilian employees for commercial obligations in accordance with State law. In this discussion, the term "commercial" obligations and garnishments do not include those for child ...
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Failure To Appear For Court Ordered Mediation Is Sanction able Conduct (Roberts. V. Rose, 2000 WI 1534749)

While parties cannot be required to settle their differences at a mediation the trial court does retain authority to require parties to appear and at least talk about their differences. Failure to do so can result in sanctions being assessed. Please ...
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FAQ’S About Hiring a Personal Injury Law Firm

Talking with an attorney is the first step in determining whether you should seek legal recourse for injuries you (or a family member) have suffered. In an initial consultation, the attorney will seek answers to three key questions: Is there time to ...
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FCM Had No Duty to Liquidate When Customer Failed to Meet Margin Call

The New Hampshire Supreme Court recently held that a futures commission merchant ("FCM") had no duty to liquidate a position in a customer's non-discretionary account when the customer was unable to meet margin calls, but did not order liquidation ...
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Florida Tort Reform: An Overview

As of June 1999, sweeping changes were signed into law which will have an effect on almost every civil cause of action filed in the State of Florida. All civil causes of action accruing after October, 1999, particularly tort actions, are now subject ...
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Fourth Circuit Makes It Easier for Employers to Recover Some Costs Incurred in Successfully Defending Discrimination Claims

If an employee pursues a frivolous or groundless lawsuit, many federal and state employment laws permit courts to award attorney's fees and litigation costs to prevailing employers. However, because of the courts' traditional reluctance to award ...
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Fraud Claim Survives Where Cautionary Language Addressed Risk of Hedge Failure, But Not of Availability of Hedging Devices

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently reversed a decision of the Southern District of New York denying class plaintiffs leave to replead their dismissed securities fraud complaint against an investment fund ...
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