Defense Counsel Journal
Damages Compendium - East of the Mississippi
Volume 93, No. 1
June 10, 2026
EDITOR'S NOTE:
By: Craig Liljestrand
The following business compendium articles addressing damages in jurisdictions east of the Mississippi River provide valuable comparative insight into the evolving standards governing commercial litigation, tort recovery, contract disputes, and statutory remedies across a diverse range of states. These articles analyze trends in compensatory, consequential, punitive, and liquidated damages while highlighting significant distinctions among jurisdictions such as New York, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. Practitioners rely on these compilations to evaluate how courts interpret foreseeability, mitigation obligations, bad faith conduct, and caps on punitive awards in both state and federal proceedings. In addition, these business compendium publications examine recent appellate decisions, legislative developments, and jury verdict patterns that influence exposure assessments and litigation strategy for corporations operating in multiple eastern states. By consolidating jurisdiction-specific authority into a single analytical resource, these articles assist attorneys, insurers, and business executives in navigating the increasingly complex landscape of damages law throughout the eastern United States.
Congratulations to all of our excellent author contributors.
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