Winning or losing your client's case often rests on your ability to prove facts that support your client's position. Subject-matter expert witnesses play a prominent role in interpreting the facts available to them and helping the trier of fact reach a conclusion on the meaning of such information. Forensic and e-discovery experts are no different than any other experts in that their opinions can only be as solid as the information they can find and analyze.
The "Hopper," the recording and commercial-skipping technology developed by Dish Network, first survived a preliminary injunction motion brought by Fox Broadcasting Co. in 2012, then prevailed on appeal this summer in a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Atlanta Attorney Sued over Funding of Phony Lil Wayne Concerts
This is the third in an ongoing series of articles that will provide franchise attorneys with practical advice about arbitration.
Hotel Franchisor to Face Trial on Vicarious Liability Claims
Federal Court Rejects Franchisee's Unclean Hands Defense
Court Dismisses Licensee's Fraud in the Inducement Claim under Parol Evidence Rule
A federal judge recently ruled that an Internet service provider is barred from pursuing claims for alleged violations of the California and Maryland anti-spam statutes because it existed primarily and substantially to collect e-mails it believed to be spam and sue over it, and because it consented to receive the e-mails over which it sues.
Court Decides Production Company's Release Agreement with Michael Keaton Was Signed Under Duress
J. Geils Loses Bid to Disqualify Attorney for Band Members That Geils Has Sued
Oregon Federal Court Has Personal Jurisdiction over California Lawyer Sued for Malpractice by Radio Show Producers
Franchise Relationship Law Tabled in CA Assembly
New Franchise-Relationship Bill Proposed in PA
Accused infringers in patent litigation, especially against non-practicing entities (NPEs), often form joint defense groups to defend against common claims brought in one or more actions. A written agreement of the joint defense group can make plain the respective rights and obligations of each group member and evidence to the court a requisite alignment of common interest underpinning the group. The following is a selection of relevant considerations to support productive group interaction through appropriate provision in the joint defense agreement.
Music copyright lawyers: Don't touch that dial. Nonprofit SoundExchange Inc., which collects and distributes digital performance royalties and distributes them to artists and copyright owners, filed a lawsuit on Aug. 26 accusing Sirius XM Radio Inc. of underpaying.
