Alvertis Isbell v. DM Records, Incorporated

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• refusing to set aside jury verdict based on argument raised in Rule 50(b) motion that was previously disclaimed in connection with Rule 50(a) motion
• affirming denial of motion for new trial where the disputed statements made during closing argument went to an issue “that had little or no effect on the jury’s verdict”
• “By not raising this argument at trial or in its Rule 50(a) motion, [the appellant] has waived its right to bring a Rule 50(b) motion on this ground.”
• “Since a Rule 50(b) motion is technically only a renewal of the Rule 50(a) motion for judgment as a matter of law, it cannot assert a ground that was not included in the original motion.”
• “Since a Rule 50(b) motion ‘is technically only a renewal of the [Rule 50(a) motion for judgment as a matter of law] . . . it cannot assert a ground that was not included in the [original] motion.’” (alterations in original

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