The article discusses a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Moreira v. Société Générale, which held that Section 6084 of the Helms-Burton Act functions as a statute of repose ...

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STANDARD INVOLVED. LAWMAKERS REVEALED HYPOCRISY NOW THAT THE STATE MAY BE ON THE HOOK FOR AS MUCH AS $3 BILLION IN SETTLEMENTS. THEY DRAFTED LEGISLATION REINSTATING A STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS WITH EVEN ...

A more sensible reading of The Spill Act, and one which comports more clearly with general practice, would apply a limitations period to a private claim for contribution of cleanup and removal costs.

Statutes limit how long you can sue for debts; varies by state and crime severity. Missed deadlines mean you cannot pursue overdue payments legally anymore. Investors must understand these limits, ...