The Lessons of History
In the context of a copyright case, a defendant's prior bad acts and prior conduct are more useful to a plaintiff than is typical in civil litigation.
September 02, 2017Nicholas J. Boyle and Richard A. Olderman
A New Obstacle to D&O Recoveries for Creditors
No matter how meritorious a claim may be, its ultimate value to creditors depends upon one thing — whether there is a viable source to satisfy any judgment obtained, since many D&Os do not have sufficient personal assets to satisfy any significant damages that may be awarded.
September 02, 2017Norman N. Kinel and Elliot M. SmithNew York's Economic Loss Rule is purportedly a simple common law principle. However, its evolution and application have proven to be quite the opposite. It can significantly minimize exposure in many cases, and in some instances result in the complete dismissal of a claim.
September 02, 2017Brian P. Heermance and Christopher P. KeenoyBoots Litigation Involving John Wayne's Persona To Be Heard in California, Instead of Texas
Distinguishing Between Burden of Proof for California Statutory and Common Law "Likeness" Violation Claims
Interpreting Jury Verdict in Quincy Jones' Music Royalty CaseSeptember 02, 2017Stan SoocherFed. Cir. Vacates Lack of Written Description Ruling In Interference
Federal Circuit Vacates Unclear Application of “Causal Nexus” Requirement to Prove Irreparable HarmSeptember 02, 2017Jeff Ginsberg and Dorothy LeRayAnalysis of a case in which a German national admitted to taking part in a 2001 to 2004 scheme to pay roughly $3 million in bribes to Haitian officials in return for favorable treatment from Teleco, a state-owned telecommunications company.
September 02, 2017ljnstaff | Law Journal NewslettersA look at important cases in e-discovery so far this year.
August 02, 2017Mike HamiltonGoogle Inc. has filed suit in U.S. federal court seeking to block enforcement of a decision by the Supreme Court of Canada that would require the search giant to delist certain search results worldwide.
August 01, 2017Ben HancockA federal judge has pressed pause on a group of lawsuits targeting the maker of augmented reality game Pokémon Go with nuisance and trespass claims for placing virtual landmarks on top of real property.
August 01, 2017Ross Todd
