Litigation

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Recent, big-name Chapter 11 filings have brought to the light the importance of insurance solutions for companies in financial distress, as companies in this situation face oftentimes new and uncharted issues.

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Notable court filings in entertainment law.

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Litigation frequently involves an attempt by one party to enforce the terms of the buyout provision through specific performance. But that remedy may be less readily available than the parties might assume. This article explores the reasons why, and suggests some drafting considerations.

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In In re Masingale, the U.S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Ninth Circuit held that in the absence of a timely objection, debtors who claimed a homestead exemption of "100% of FMV" in their residence had a valid exemption claim for the full fair market value of the property.

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Federal Circuit Affirms the Board's Finding of Anticipation Because Prior Art Patent and References Incorporated Therein Inherently Meet the Disputed Claim Limitations Federal Circuit Affirms a Finding of Infringement Because the District Court Correctly Construed "a" and "said" and Rejects Anticipation Argument on Waiver Grounds Federal Circuit Vacates Judgment of Non-Infringement Because the Underlying Stipulation Failed to Provide Sufficient Detail for the Court to Resolve Certain Claim Construction Issues

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Certain types of agreements, such as real estate leases, clearly are executory contracts subject to assumption or rejection in bankruptcy cases. But what about the partnership agreement itself?

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"Sister Sledge" Sibling's Use of "Sister Sledge Sledgendary" Isn't Trademark Infringement

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As defendants increasingly seek bankruptcy as a resolution to multidistrict litigation claims, plaintiffs firms and judges are starting to ask questions about the legitimacy of the tool commonly referred to as the "Texas Two-Step."