Litigation-Business
Federal Court Rules on Ownership of Androxal Patents
NEWS
Repros Therapeutics Inc. announced Dec. 29 that a federal judge in Texas has issued a definitive ruling finding correct inventorship for two of the company’s Androxal patents.
Jury Awards Highland Capital $40 Million in Suit Against Credit Suisse
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A Texas jury has awarded hedge-fund firm Highland Capital Management $40 million in a lawsuit against Credit Suisse over inflated appraisals of a dozen luxury properties.
4th Circuit Employment Law Case Illustrates High Cost of Litigation
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A recent employment case teaches a lesson about the potential costs of winning at litigation.
Drug Maker Accused of Price Gouging
NEWS
A lawsuit alleges Gilead Sciences is price gouging by pricing its Sovaldi hepatitis C treatment at $1,000 a pill, the Wall Street Journal reports in one of its blogs.
Strategies for Securing and Collecting Judgments
On-Demand
Winstead presents a complimentary on-demand webinar discussing the pros and cons of pre-judgment and post-judgment remedies.
Standing Without Injury? ‘No-Injury’ Class Actions
On-Demand
The Washington Legal Foundation has posted a free on-demand webinar discussing the Spokeo case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court and the issue of “no-injury” class actions.
Google, Verizon Patent Deal Could Cut Future Litigation
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Google and Verizon have entered into a long-term patent cross-license agreement intended to thwart lawsuits from trolls.
Why Shooting Victims Can’t Win Lawsuits Against Gunmakers
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The latest attempt to sue a gunmaker for firearm mayhem is under way in Connecticut.
Dispute Resolution: Working Together Toward Conflict Resolution
White Paper
Harvard’s Program on Dispute Resolution offers a free white paper offering advice on understanding how relationships can help in negotiations.
Tech Giants Back Microsoft in Overseas E-Mail Fight
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The unusually high number of friend-of-the-court briefs and the breadth of groups that signed on reflect how significant the issue of privacy in the digital age is to U.S. industry.
Sony Hack: First Lawsuit Filed Against Company by Ex-Employees
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Some former employees of Sony Pictures Entertainment have filed a suit forcing the company to defend the security measures it took in advance of the hack.
No-Injury Class Actions: Statutorily-Created Harm and High Court Intervention
On-Demand
The Washington Legal Foundation presents a complimentary webinar on the clash between statutes and the Constitution in non-injury class actions.
Court to Consider Equal Accommodation for Pregnant Workers
NEWS
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that asks whether a company discriminates by refusing to provide a simple accommodation to an expectant mother.
New Technology Helps Develop Trial Strategy
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New technology can predict outcome in the courtroom, helping lawyers develop their trial strategy.
EDRM Publishes Statistical Sampling Applied to E-Discovery
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EDRM, the leading standards organization for the e-discovery market, has released an updated Statistical Sampling Applied to Electronic Discovery.
Pre-Litigation Due Diligence: Is Your House in Order?
On-Demand
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner presents a free on-demand webinar on the importance of adequate preparation in patent infringement litigation.
Elite Lawyers Take the Lead Before the Supreme Court
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An elite cadre of lawyers has emerged as first among equals, giving their clients a disproportionate chance to influence the law of the land.
Cisco Accuses Arista of Copying Work
NEWS
Cisco Systems filed a suit on Dec. 5 against Arista Networks, a networking switch company and fast-moving competitor, accusing it of copying large amounts of Cisco’s work, reports The New York Times.
Venable Sues Ex-Client Over $300K Bill
NEWS
In a federal lawsuit against a former client, Venable doesn’t simply accuse Overseas Lease Group Inc. of failing to pay a $300,000 bill, reports the ABA Journal.
Monetizing Large Judgments and Arbitration Awards
On-Demand
The Association of Corporate Counsel’s Litigation Committee presents a free on-demand webinar on the international judgment enforcement and asset recovery process.
