Alabama's Supreme Court in January rendered a potentially far-reaching decision in a case pitting a consumer against drug manufacturers. While its holding applies only to cases brought in Alabama, the court's decision may lead to that state's becoming the preferred forum for certain types of drug litigation:
May 28, 2013Janice G. InmanTwo concepts that are mainstays of the medical malpractice arena are: 1) lack of informed consent; and 2) res ipsa loquitur. Some plaintiffs may attempt to pursue these two theories in the same case. Is either of them ripe for dismissal?
May 28, 2013Roseann Brenner and Elizabeth A. SyerThe two hottest litigation areas these days are wage-and-hour and regulatory/compliance cases. But that isn't translating into more legal spending by corporate law departments.
May 24, 2013Sue ReisingerThe first part of this article discussed the collision of the bankruptcy and public finance worlds, and the damage caused to bondholders and their respective professionals. The discussion concludes herein with a look at two additional rulings.
May 24, 2013Karen Grande, John Whitlock, Steven B. Smith and Theodore OrsonJurors who improperly search the Internet for information about the trial they're hearing are a growing problem for lawyers and judges.
May 23, 2013Scott GrahamFifth Circuit Supports Perpetual License as Remedy for Video-Game Dispute
Musical Composition Doesn't Infringe Screenplay
Redigi Resales Case Factors Into Digital-Download Royalty LitigationApril 30, 2013Stan SoocherThe independent contractor nonresident alien (NRA) who has a high level of U.S. tax-related operating expenses may wish to consider the feasibility of obtaining a Central Withholding Agreement (CWA) or otherwise be saddled with 30% tax withholding on his or her gross fees.
April 30, 2013Andrew B. Blackman
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