Litigation

  • Real Property Law

    Rulings of importance to you and your practice.

    October 30, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Landlord & Tenant

    Analysis of recent key cases.

    October 30, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Development

    A look at recent cases.

    October 30, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Bit Parts

    Accounting-Malpractice Claim/Arbitration
    Contributory and Vicarious Copyright Infringement/Interlocutory Appeal
    Copyright Infringement/Substantial Similarity
    Copyright-Infringement Filing/Bankruptcy Purchase

    October 30, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Prepare for e-Discovery

    With state laws governing the capture and securing of evidence ' including electronic data ' the possibility of spoliation is a genuine concern. Not only could evidence subjected to spoliation be inadmissible, but misdemeanor or felony charges could apply to the collector and the contracting party.
    Identifying electronic evidence, much like in a physical crime scene, starts with drawing increasing concentric circles around the victim or perpetrator. Some care must be taken regarding a company's policies and practices. State and federal law on personal property may be involved if the employee used personal devices legally or illegally in combination with the company's assets, and a warrant or commencement of discovery may be required to access personal property or equipment on private property.

    October 30, 2006Jason Park

  • In the Marketplace

    Highlights of the latest equipment leasing news from around the country.

    October 30, 2006ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |

  • Supreme Court to Review Obviousness Standard: Is a Higher Bar for Patentability Imminent?

    In reviewing KSR Int'l v. Teleflex, Inc. (No. 04-1350), the Supreme Court is set to tackle one of the fundamental issues of patentability ' the standard for obviousness under 35 U.S.C. '103. As expected, this case has generated significant interest and numerous amicus briefs have been filed. With oral argument expected to be heard late this month, this case marks the first time in 30 years that the Court will examine this particular issue.

    October 30, 2006Steven S. Yu, M.D.