Archive for February, 2019
MoFo Faces Overbilling Lawsuit Alleging ‘A Billing Feeding Frenzy’
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Plaintiffs allege that Morrison & Foerster had 34 different timekeepers bill 669 hours at a cost of $484,321 during a two-month period.
Ex-Winston Lawyer Can’t Be Forced to Arbitrate Job Claims
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Bloomberg Law is reporting that a former Winston & Strawn LLP intellectual property attorney can litigate—and can’t be forced to arbitrate—her pay, bias, and retaliation claims.
Top 4 Indicators Shaping Upstream Oil and Gas in 2019
Insight
Opportune takes a look at a few key indicators shaping the upstream oil and gas sector so far in 2019.
‘Breaking Contracts has Consequences’ – Third Circuit Backs Employer with Restrictive Covenant Agreements
Insight
Employers should be mindful that entering restrictive covenant agreements containing merger clauses may nullify prior restrictive covenant agreements, advises Genova Burns.
Top Five Issues in Leveraging Automation Software in an Outsourcing Transaction Contract
Insight
It is important to document what specific benefits will be realized when leveraging automation software in an outsourcing relationship.
Indemnifying for Negligence Makes a Mess
Insight
You might have to accept fault-triggered indemnities, but avoid them where possible, advises David Tollen of Tech Contracts Academy.
Service Contracts and the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
Insight
Although service contracts mirror many of the features of traditional insurance products, most states expressly exclude them from the statutory definition of insurance, according to an article by two Locke Lord lawyers.
Download: Top 10 Compliance Trends eBook
Insight
The NAVEX publication shows how shifts in the workplace and regulatory environment bring to light the importance of authenticity and ethical practices.
Dallas Quadriplegic Crash Victim Wins $37.6 Million in Seat Belt Suit
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The plaintiff claimed Honda’s design for the seat belt in the third row of the minivan’s middle seat is defective.
One of Apple’s Former Top Lawyers Faces Criminal Charges for Insider Trading
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The former senior director of corporate law and corporate secretary has been charged by the SEC with trading “on material nonpublic information about Apple’s earnings.”
Facebook Fine Could Total Billions if FTC Talks Lead to a Deal
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Sources told The New York Times that the company and the FTC’s consumer protection and enforcement staff have been in negotiations over a financial penalty for claims that Facebook violated a 2011 privacy consent decree with the agency.
Former WV Supreme Court Justice Sentenced to 24 Months in Federal Prison
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The charges against Allen Loughry, who resigned from the court last October, included misuse of state vehicles and credit cards for personal travel.
Jackson Walker Elects 13 to Partnership in Four Texas Offices
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Jackson Walker announced the election of 13 attorneys to the firm’s partnership.
AZA Names Four New Partners in Commercial and IP Litigation
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Scott W. Clark, Ryan Hackney, Michael McBride, and Jane Langdell Robinson, are promoted to partner effective Jan. 28.
WWE Hall of Famer Sues ‘Call of Duty’ Publishers, Alleges Copyright Infringement
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Booker T. Huffman has filed a copyright infringement suit against the publishers of the video game franchise “Call of Duty,” claiming its character “Prophet” is too similar to the “G.I. Bro” comic book action hero character he created.
Opioid Epidemic Lawsuits Take Strategy from Epic Big Tobacco Litigation
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Trial lawyers are demanding that manufacturers and companies along the prescription drug supply chain pay sweeping economic penalties for damages caused by opioid drugs.
Courtroom Reference Book ‘On the Jury Trial’ Tops UNT Press’ Best-Sellers List
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Upon its release, “On the Jury Trial: Principles and Practice for Effective Advocacy,” vaulted to the top of University of North Texas Press’ best-sellers list.
Blank Rome Government Relations Announces Two New Principals in Washington, D.C.
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Jennifer L. Carrier and Jennifer “Jenni” G. Ellison have new roles as principals in Blank Rome Government Relations LLC’s Washington, D.C., office.
Navigating Open Source Risk with Tools for Usage Evaluation and License Compliance
Webinar, Feb. 28, 2019
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP will present a free webinar, “Navigating Open Source Risk with Tools for Usage Evaluation and License Compliance,” featuring Philip Odence of Black Duck On-Demand and Fitch Even partners Amanda Lowerre O’Donnell, Joseph F. Marinelli, and Steven G. Parmelee.
Hanzo Live Webinar: The Dynamic Relationship Between Compliance and Marketing
Webinar, Feb. 28, 2019
Hanzo will present a webinar on the dynamic relationship between compliance and marketing on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at 2 p.m. EST.
