Wed, 31 December 1969. Balancing Act: Handling the Legal Ethics of Sting Operations
It's a conundrum for lawyers who work with clients on anti—counterfeiting programs: how to...

Wed, 31 December 1969. Genetic Evidence Pushing the Boundaries of Toxic Tort Law
Over the past decade, genetic testing has revolutionized the practice of criminal law — and...

Wed, 31 December 1969. New Evidentiary Burden Could Strain Class Action System
A recent decision by the Second Circuit, welcomed by the defense bar, heightens the evidentiary...

Wed, 31 December 1969. Litigating Biotech Patents in Europe
Europe presents a challenging litigation environment, both legal and procedural, with respect to...

Wed, 31 December 1969. A Year Removed from Landmark Antitrust Ruling, Are New Rules for Sherman Act Claims Really Working?
Nearly one year has passed since the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in United States v....

Wed, 31 December 1969. Canadian Patent Office Modulates Position on Signal Patents
May be sign of things to comeThe Canadian Patent Office (CPO) has recently changed its position...

Wed, 31 December 1969. DE Court of Chancery Weighs in on Private Equity MBOs
With the recent spate of private equity acquisitions in which the target company's senior...

Wed, 31 December 1969. Is Arbitration Becoming Too Much Like Litigation?
As arbitration has grown from a little-used alternative to litigating smaller matters, to a tool...

Wed, 31 December 1969. International Arbitration Rules Should Promote Efficiency, Best Practices
International businesses are continuing to arbitrate the vast majority of their international...

Wed, 31 December 1969. Back To The Basics: The True Value of Durable Power of Attorney for Property
The Durable Power of Attorney for Property (DPAP) is one of the most overlooked pieces of an...

Wed, 31 December 1969. Healthcare Practitioners Wise to Employ Double Coverage
In an increasingly litigious society, most healthcare practitioners carry two types of liability...

Wed, 31 December 1969. Implied Warranty of Habitability in Real Estate Contracts: What Every Developer Should Know
The nature and operation of the implied warranty of habitability in connection with residential...

Wed, 31 December 1969. What Every Doctor Should Know About Mediation
Soaring healthcare costs are turning the heat up on disputes between health care providers and...

Wed, 31 December 1969. eBay Counterfeit Goods Cases Demonstrate Fragmented State of E-Commerce Law
The laws of many countries are still playing catch-up with the growth of e-commerce, and nowhere...

Wed, 31 December 1969. Management of Discovery in High Stakes Patent Disputes Requires Nimble, Timely Guidance
Serving as a discovery special master in patent litigation cases presents challenges that are...

Wed, 31 December 1969. New Strategies Needed as Courts, Patent Authorities Hold Tougher Line
For a long time, patent authorities and the courts have generally sided with innovators, but...

Wed, 31 December 1969. Addition of Whistleblower Protections to Consumer Product Safety Act Should Put Employers On Notice
Recent amendments to the Consumer Product Safety Act of 1972 have established new whistleblower...

Wed, 31 December 1969. California Just Doesn't Trust Arbitrators
Despite the U.S. Supreme Court's increasing support for arbitration throughout the U.S. legal...

Wed, 31 December 1969. Implications of California Sweepstakes Bill
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the California Omnibus Sweepstakes Bill into law September...

Wed, 31 December 1969. Solving the Rubik's Cube of Insurance Policy Applicability
It's not an uncommon occurrence for an insurance company to encounter a claim where multiple...

Wed, 31 December 1969. Can the Federal Circuit Get It Together?
Twenty-five years ago, Congress created the Federal Circuit to establish a uniform national...

Wed, 31 December 1969. Finding the Fox in the Henhouse: Preventing Employee Embezzlement
"Dethroned" and "Black Mischief" scream the latest headlines recounting Lord Conrad Black's...

Wed, 31 December 1969. Patent Litigation Discovery: An Executive's Primer
The magnitude of discovery in patent litigation is on par with other complex civil actions such...

Wed, 31 December 1969. Text Message Sweepstakes Raise Legal Risks
As campaigns to reach and interact with consumers increase and become more personal at light...

Wed, 31 December 1969. The Importance, and Value, of Pro Bono Work
Thomas Jefferson probably put it best when he said "A lawyer must aspire to be a public citizen."...

Wed, 31 December 1969. Arbitration Clauses: Not Always a No-Brainer
When negotiating the terms of commercial contracts, companies frequently assume they should...

Wed, 31 December 1969. Protecting Trade Secrets in the Blogosphere
Though the Internet has made many things possible through the advent of instant communication, it...

Wed, 31 December 1969. UK Case Explores Copyright Infringement of Computer Programs
A recent case in England's High Court, (Nova Productions Limited v. Mazooma Games Limited and...

Wed, 31 December 1969. Record U.S. Supreme Court Term for Antitrust
The June 2007 Supreme Court term was one of most antitrust-focused terms in history, says Wesley...

Wed, 31 December 1969. When Employees Testify as Experts: Problems for Discovery
Though most attorneys recognize the broad discovery requirements for testifying expert witnesses,...