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Use This One Weird Trick to Keep Your Name Out of an Upcoming Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against You

Or at least try: A court considered it, but ultimately said no.

Reason · May 20

No Pseudonymity for Lawyer Alleging Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment and Retaliation

From Judge Ronnie Abrams yesterday in Doe v. Legal Aid Society (S.D.N.Y.): [1.] [Pseudonymity is more justified if] the litigation… The post No Pseudonymity for Lawyer Alleging Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment and Retaliation appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Apr 1

SCOTUS could make new noncitizen class

An enormous administrative problem — and a mountain of paperwork for everyone — is only the tip of the iceberg

Salon · Apr 1

Eleventh Circuit Reaffirms That Pseudonymity Is Available to Parties Only in "Exceptional Case[s]," Under "Highly Limited Circumstances"

Boe v. Garcia, decided Thursday by Eleventh Circuit Judges Robert Luck, Barbara Lagoa, and Andrew Brasher, upheld a district court's… The post Eleventh Circuit Reaffirms That Pseudonymity Is Available to Parties Only in "Exceptional Case[s]," Under "Highly Limited Circumstances" appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Feb 21

No Pseudonymity for Defendant in Computer Fraud and Abuse Act / Trade Secrets Case

From Grow Universe Inc. v. Doe, decided Friday by Judge Gregory Woods (S.D.N.Y.): Plaintiff filed this action on March 5,… The post No Pseudonymity for Defendant in Computer Fraud and Abuse Act / Trade Secrets Case appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Feb 19

Plaintiff Who Voluntarily Dismissed Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Ex-Boyfriend Must Pay Defendant's Costs, but not Attorney's Fees

In Doe v. Zeinalpoor-Movahed, decided May 7, 2024 by Judge John Tharp (N.D. Ill.) but just posted on Westlaw, plaintiff… The post Plaintiff Who Voluntarily Dismissed Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Ex-Boyfriend Must Pay Defendant's Costs, but not Attorney's Fees appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Feb 12

Chanakya Niti: 5 Things to Do When a Man Stops Chasing You

Oh. He’s not chasing you? Good. Now we can finally stop embarrassing ourselves. Let’s talk about the five things no one tells you because they don’t sound “romantic.” They sound dangerous. And they are. Dangerous to delusion. Do Absolutely Nothing. Yes. Nothing.

Stop performing; silence exposes real intentions fast.

You…

Times Life · Feb 7

Lawyer's Motion "Does Not Contain a Single Citation Identifying Relevant Legal Authority That Supports Plaintiff's Position"

From Judge Jorge Alonso (N.D. Ill.) yesterday in Doe v. Doe Defendants 1-10; note that plaintiff is represented by a… The post Lawyer's Motion "Does Not Contain a Single Citation Identifying Relevant Legal Authority That Supports Plaintiff's Position" appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Feb 6

Multi-Billion Dollar Corporation Drops Suit Against Inter-American Development Bank, After Court Holds It Can't Sue as "Doe Corporation"

The case helps illustrate why the legal rules surrounding when parties can litigate under pseudonyms are so important.

Reason · Jan 14

Arizona Parents' Bill of Rights Claim Over School's Concealment of Child's "In-School Gender Transition" Can Go Forward,

rules an Arizona appellate court, rejecting defendants' claims that the case was moot, and wasn't timely filed.

Reason · Jan 6