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Supreme Court’s Railroad Ruling Deals Setback to Big Companies
In Mallory v. Norfolk Southern, the justices handed a victory to anyone looking to sue a large corporation. But it could be short-lived.
A Norfolk Southern train chugs along.
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Tuesday’s Supreme Court ruling in Mallory v. Norfolk Southern Railroad touches upon a headache for every general counsel in the land: where a company can be sued. At first glance, the outcome might make those headaches worse.
I’d suggest a closer look.