Litigation

In June, Southern District Judge Barbara Jones had declared in Windsor v. United States that DOMA is an unconstitutional violation of the equal protection clause, concluding the law bore no relationship to the preservation of marriage. On Oct. 18, the Second Circuit announced its agreement.

This article highlights several practical tips that will increase the probability that a forum selection clause will be enforced to its maximum effect.

This article considers what might happen to a secured claim if the creditor fails, or elects not, to participate in its debtor's bankruptcy case.

An in-depth analysis at a recent key ruling.

Highlights of the latest intellectual property news from around the country.

Alleging "Online" Distribution Not Enough to Establish Simultaneous International "Publication"
Expert Report on Value of "Bogart" Ruled Reliable

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the heirs to Marilyn Monroe's estate did not inherit the rights to her publicity because she was a resident of New York, where such rights are not recognized posthumously.

For all employers, especially franchisors and franchisees who often utilize unique employment models, Concepcion and the cases interpreting it provide valuable lessons. Businesses have been given a road map for every contractual agreement in which arbitration provisions might appear, and the signposts point to fairness.