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Fifth Circuit: Class-Action Tolling Ends Only on Unambiguous Exclusion
A published Fifth Circuit opinion filed October 26, 2026 holds American Pipe tolling continues unless a revised class definition unambiguously excludes you.
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Ohio Supreme Court: Saving Statute Applies to Whole Action
The Ohio Supreme Court held in Kohn v. Glenmede Trust (2026-Ohio-4001) that the saving statute applies to a refiled action as a whole, not claim by claim.
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Rhode Island Opens a Child Sex Abuse Lawsuit Revival Window (2026)
Rhode Island Gov. McKee signed S 2616 Sub A on June 11, 2026, opening a two-year revival window (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028) for time-barred child sex abuse claims.
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Maryland's High Court Upholds Child Victims Act, Reviving Decades-Old Abuse Claims
Maryland's Supreme Court upheld the Child Victims Act of 2023 in a 4-3 ruling, holding lawmakers could revive previously time-barred child sexual abuse claims.
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