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  • Part Two of a Three-Part Article

    Notwithstanding the absence of an explicit gag order in the statute, the DOJ takes the position that, even if the relator properly files the case under seal at the outset, that relator can later “breach the seal,” and be subject to judicial sanction, if he or she discloses the existence of the qui tam to others.

    January 01, 2018Andrew W. Schilling and Megan E. Whitehill
  • The Internet's value arises in part from its ability to provide images, data and content quickly and at little cost. This ability results from the fact that Internet products — whether they be images, data or content — are each reduced to a digital format. Sharing products that have been so reduced may result in product liability.

    January 01, 2018Jonathan Bick
  • In a drug or medical device injury case, one of the defense's most potent arguments is often that the product in question underwent FDA approval, so the balance of its safety and efficacy has already been determined. But when a device is approved for sale to the public through the FDA's 510(k) process, the rigorous safety and efficacy analysis required of new and unique medical devices has not been undertaken.

    January 01, 2018Janice G. Inman
  • Federal Circuit Affirms Finding That Rembrandt's Patent Is Not Infringed by Apple's Accused Products
    District Court Transfers Case after Federal Circuit Ordered It to Reconsider Party's Venue Objections In Light of TC Heartland

    January 01, 2018Jeffrey S. Ginsberg and Hui Li
  • Bankruptcy “does not constitute a per se breach of contract and does not excuse performance by the other party in the absence of some further indication that the [debtor] either cannot, or does not, intend to perform,” held the Supreme Court of Connecticut in a lengthy opinion on Nov. 21, 2017. This article presents an analysis of the ruling.

    January 01, 2018Michael L. Cook
  • Analysis of a case in which a moratorium was invalidated.

    January 01, 2018ljnstaff
  • In 2017, two cases illustrated that Delaware courts continue to impose exacting pleading burdens on Caremark claims, especially when plaintiffs say that they are excused from making a demand on the board before suing derivatively.

    January 01, 2018Jason J. Mendro and Jeffrey S. Rosenberg
  • Social media evidence can be acquired both informally — through an attorney's own investigation or from the client — or more formally through the use of discovery and the rules of discovery. While each gives rise to practical and ethical issues, this section will focus on informal methods of acquisition.

    January 01, 2018Khizar A. Sheikh, Lynne Strober and Jennifer Presti
  • Analysis of a case involving an embezzling attorney.

    January 01, 2018ljnstaff
  • The U.S. Supreme Court seemed ready to strike down — though not by a unanimous vote — the federal law that bans most states from licensing sports betting.

    January 01, 2018Tony Mauro