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Frivolous Claims
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Archer Estate & Trust Litigation Law
Appellate Division Discusses the High Burden Regarding Frivolous Litigation Sanctions
Estate of Christopher M. Walsh v. Walsh, Docket No. A-3225-24, 2026 WL 213658 (N.J. Super. App. Div. July 28, 2026) The dispute centers on the Walsh family home in Beachwood,…
Municipal Minute
Court Finds Appeal of Dismissal of FOIA Lawsuit Frivolous
An Illinois Appellate Court ruled in favor of a public body in a FOIA lawsuit, finding the appeal frivolous in Tidwell v. Illinois Department of Corrections.A requester submitted a request…
Commercial Case Notes
Party Sanctioned For Bringing Frivolous Claim Based On Dismissal of Similar Claims in Earlier Action
By John Lundin
On June 3, 2026, Justice Reed of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Cortlandt St. Recovery Corp. v. TPG Capital Mgt., L.P., 2026 NY Slip Op.…
Kirakosian Law Blog
Can You Counter Sue for a Frivolous Lawsuit?
Getting sued is stressful enough on its own. But when the lawsuit feels completely baseless (filed to pressure, intimidate, or drain someone financially) the frustration can become overwhelming. It’s common…
Professional Services Industry Legal Blog
How to Defend a Lawsuit Based on False or Unfounded Claims
Few experiences are more frustrating for a business owner than being sued over allegations that simply are not true. Maybe a disgruntled former client invented damages. Maybe a competitor is…
California Appellate Report
J.N. v. Goldberg (Cal. Ct. App. – May 11, 2026)
By Shaun Martin
There were no published opinions until late yesterday, but this one finally came out.It's a great opinion for anyone who wants to file frivolous motions or complaints. As active litigators…
Kirakosian Law Blog
Unnecessary Force and Frivolous Lawsuits: Can You Counter Sue?
When the legal system works properly, it protects people from abuse of power and ensures disputes are handled fairly. But sometimes the opposite happens. Individuals may experience unnecessary force during…
Southern California Appellate News
Sanctions dodged
Counsel admonished, but not sanctioned (by 2/4) in this unpub: The court may impose sanctions, as relevant here, for taking a frivolous appeal or appealing solely to cause delay or for…
ContractsProf Blog
Friday Frivolity: Trump v. JPMorgan Chase Bank
Usually, we call our Friday feature “Frivolity” because it is about something light or orthogonal to contracts law. Today, we are posting about a frivolous law suit filed by POTUS.…
Archer Estate & Trust Litigation Law
Appellate Division Reiterates the Standard for Sanctions for Frivolous Litigation
In the Matter of the Estate of Elise Morenon, No. A-0098-24, 2025 WL 3623723 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. Dec. 15, 2025) In 2013 Elise Morenon (“Testator”) retained an attorney…