An in-depth look at a condemnation proceeding.
March 29, 2013ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |
Discussion of two major rulings.
March 29, 2013ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |Too often, policyholders and their counsel accept on faith that their insurance does not cover punitive damages as a matter of public policy. In many jurisdictions, however, there is coverage for all punitive damages, while others allow coverage of punitive damages under certain circumstances.
March 29, 2013Amanda M. Leffler and Gabrielle T. KellyThe evolution of evidence-based medicine should cast doubt upon advocacy that masquerades as science, and put courts in the position of deciding when science should prevail.
March 29, 2013Gary Lovell and Kristen M. Kelley'Actual Notice' Issue Up Next in Victor Willis Termination Rights Litigation
Alleged Access Scenarios No Help to Plaintiff in Suit over Tim McGraw Hit
California's Retroactive Right of Publicity Doesn't Violate Due Process
Copyright Attorney Fees Assessed Against Ed Sullivan Show OwnerMarch 29, 2013Stan SoocherThe U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, although 'deeply troubled' by his behavior, refused to sanction prominent entertainment attorney Marc Toberoff for alleged discovery violations during his lengthy court battle over the rights to Superman.
March 29, 2013Amanda BronstadThe 2010 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit that artists can be entitled, under their pre-existing recording agreements, to half of record-label income from digital sales has triggered claims involving thousands of artists.Following are three recent developments in this litigation area.
March 29, 2013Stan SoocherWhen deciding whether to interpret Noel Canning as invalidating all post-January 2012 NLRB decisions and acts, an employer should weigh the potential costs and benefits of its decision.
March 28, 2013Matthew C. Lonergan and Summer Austin Davis