A split among bankruptcy courts has called into question whether supply contracts for commodities such as hogs, electricity and gas will receive the same protection that has been extended to swaps and other financial contracts under ' 546 of the Bankruptcy Code.
What's happening in neighboring states.
Recent rulings of importance to you and your practice.
e-Mail communications pose confidentiality and waiver risks on the part of clients. Attorneys must advise their clients of these risks, and advise their clients on how to avoid them.
Part One of this article in last month's issue discussed the litigation faced by manufacturers and purveyors of food. Part Two herein addresses the relevant legislation.
The increasing use of nanotechnology, and the strong opinions of its proponents and detractors, suggest that nanotechnology could become the focus of governmental regulation or meaningful litigation in the very near future.
A federal jury has rejected Mattel Inc.'s claims that MGA Entertainment Inc. stole the idea for the wildly profitable Bratz dolls, and instead awarded $88.5 million to MGA for trade secrets theft by Mattel.
A federal jury has rejected Mattel Inc.'s claims that MGA Entertainment Inc. stole the idea for the wildly profitable Bratz dolls, and instead awarded $88.5 million to MGA for trade secrets theft by Mattel.
For corporate attorneys, questions about how an employer can limit both the costs associated with and exposure to wage-and-hour claims have become ever more difficult. Employer-employee arbitration agreements may be part of the answer.
