McDermott Will & Emery·LITIGATION / APPELLATE

5th Cir. Upholds Appellate Jurisdiction After Rule 41(a)(2) Dismissal

A plaintiff's voluntary dismissal of remaining claims to appeal an earlier adverse ruling creates a final appealable order, the Fifth Circuit held in a copyright case.

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