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Hilton Head Bicycle Co.’s $4.5 Million Lawsuit Ends in Unanimous Verdict for Jamis Bicycles

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BEAUFORT, S.C. – A recent trial in Beaufort County Common Pleas court concluded with a unanimous verdict in favor of defendant Jamis Bicycles in a lawsuit filed by Hilton Head Bicycle Co. The plaintiff had alleged breach of contract and violations of the South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act, seeking over $1 million in damages. The court case, known as HHBC Inc. v. Jamis Bicycles, centered on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the supply chain and the question of whether these effects excused the alleged breach. The jury ultimately determined that Jamis Bicycles … Read more

Walt Disney Co.’s Lawsuit Against Florida Governor Dismissed in Land Development Battle

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Orlando, Florida – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Walt Disney Co. against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a case that could impact Disney’s control over development around its popular theme park. U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor ruled that Disney “lacks standing to sue the governor” and his appointed board, which now has authority over the district where the park is located. The judge also determined that the statute granting the governor the power to appoint all members of the tax district’s governing body is constitutional and cannot be challenged on free … Read more