Commercial
When Does a Contract Release Release a Claim? Classic Contract Tongue Twister
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A recent ruling helps contractors understand the scope and contours of a release of claims in a contract, reports Covington & Burling LLP.
Judge Halves Jury’s $1 Billion Punitive Damages Award in J&J Hip Implant Case
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U.S. District Judge Ed Kinkeade in Dallas found the jury’s punitive-damage awards to six patients were excessive and should be reduced, according to court filings.
Trump Lawyer: No Settlement in Lawsuit Against Celeb Chef
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Lawyers for the Trump Organization and for Zakarian’s company told the judge that the two parties had reached an impasse.
Government Contracts Legislative and Regulatory Update – December 2016
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Dentons has published the latest edition of its “Government Contracts Legislative and Regulatory Update,” a summary of the relevant changes that took place during November.
South Korea Fines Qualcomm $854 Million for Violating Competition Laws
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South Korea’s antitrust regulator fined Qualcomm Inc $854 million for what it called unfair business practices in patent licensing and modem chip sales, a decision the U.S. chipmaker said it will challenge in court, reports Reuters.
Contract Considerations in Dealing with Foreign Entities
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Nexsen Pruet attorneys Peter Santos, Christy Myatt, and David Garrett led a recent presentation on cross-border contracts to members of the Association of Corporate Counsel Research Triangle Area.
License or Lease? The Contractual Limits of the Sharing Economy
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In an article posted on Commercial Property Executive’s website, Elizabeth Levin of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips explores the implications of contracts and lease agreements pertaining to co-working and short term rental arrangements.
Nuts and Bolts of Technology Contract Drafting/Negotiation
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Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP has published a summary of key takeaways from a recent presentation on technology contract drafting and negotiating to the Charlotte Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel.
On-Demand: E-Discovery Benchmark Survey Insights Revealed
On-Demand
General Counsel News and Zapproved have posted a complimentary on-demand webinar titled “Trends in Corporate E-Discovery Data Processing: Benchmark Survey Insights Revealed.”
Event – A Wake-Up Call: Antitrust Compliance in the U.S.
Event, Jan. 19, NYC
Bloomberg BNA will present a complimentary event to discuss the widespread corporate apathy towards antitrust risks – and why the business community needs a collective wake-up call.
Platinum Hedge Fund Executives Charged With $1 Billion Fraud
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The New York Times reports that federal agents arrested Mark Nordlicht, a founder and the chief investment officer of Platinum, and six others on charges related to an alleged $1 billion fraud.
Attorneys in Trump University Case Talk Strategy, Leaks and Deposing The Future President
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The attorneys’ big break came when some former Trump University employees leaked playbooks and scripts used by instructors, reports The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Whistle-Blowers Spur Companies to Change Their Ways
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A study of companies subjected to whistle-blowing underscores the notion that insiders are best positioned to monitor companies’ financial reporting, according to a report The New York Times.
Top U.S. Court to Consider Curbing Texas Suits by Patent Holders
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A victory for the appellant would bar most patent owners from pressing cases in the Eastern District of Texas, a patent-friendly jurisdiction where more than a third of all infringement suits are now filed, Bloomberg reports.
Trump Ordered to Give Deposition in Washington Restaurant Suit
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Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro set a time limit of seven hours on the deposition and ordered that it will take place during the first week of January, reports Reuters.
Navigating Construction Disputes, From Mediation to Litigation
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All parties involved with a construction contract need to explore which dispute resolution option is right for them and the project, and also ensure their contract terms are as clear as possible to avoid potential problems down the road, writes Kim Slowey in Construction Dive.
Custom Electronics Client Contracts: Who Should Sign & Who Shouldn’t?
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an agreement should not include a provision saying something like, “this contract is not valid unless signed by an officer of the Company,” writes Jason Knott for CEPro.
Law Firm Market Share Declines as Partner Profit Rises and In-Housing Grows
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Law firms have an unsustainable model that remains largely intact even as corporate clients are seeking options, writes Mark A. Cohen for Forbes.
GM Petitions U.S. Supreme Court Over Bankruptcy Shield
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A number of injury, wrongful death and economic loss lawsuits have been filed against GM over its faulty ignition switches and recall of nearly 2.6 million older vehicles in 2014, according to The Detroit News
Managing Risks in the Software Audit Process
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Following each unsuccessful audit, there’s a greater chance your company will be audited again and every audit is time-consuming, stressful and potentially damaging to your bottom line. So what can be done?
