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ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

A look at a recent important ruling.

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Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.

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Opinion: Supreme Court Botches Preemption Case Image

Opinion: Supreme Court Botches Preemption Case

Gregory Conko

One author's strong views about <i>Wyeth v. Levine</i>.

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Don't Overlook Nontraditional Defenses in Patent Litigations

Jonathan S. Caplan & Mark A. Baghdassarian

It is a staple in virtually every patent case for defendants to assert defenses of non-infringement, invalidity, and inequitable conduct. While patent litigators appropriately focus on these traditional defenses, there are also nontraditional defenses &mdash; including lack of ownership of the patent-in-suit, judicial estoppel, and unclean hands &mdash; that may be incredibly beneficial to patent defendants.

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In re TS Tech USA Corp.: Curtailing the 'Rocket Docket'

Ivan R. Goldberg

Due to its so-called "rocket docket," many patent litigants select the Eastern District of Texas when filing a lawsuit or a declaratory action. However, the Federal Circuit's recent decision in <i>In re TS Tech</i> may substantially curtail this practice.

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<b>Counsel Concerns:</b> Experts' Reports Insufficient in Broadcast-Deal Malpractice Suit Image

<b>Counsel Concerns:</b> Experts' Reports Insufficient in Broadcast-Deal Malpractice Suit

Stan Soocher

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia granted summary judgment for a law firm sued for legal malpractice over the handling of a license to provide in-store radio broadcasts at U.S. military commissaries. The district court found fault with the broadcast client's expert witnesses in the malpractice case.

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Mixing International Arbitration with U.S. Discovery

Michael G. Biggers

A recent United States court decision highlights the opportunities and pitfalls associated with the potential use of U.S.-style discovery to obtain materials for use in international arbitrations.

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In the Courts

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An in-depth analysis of recent rulings.

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The Law Enforcement Response to the Financial Crisis Image

The Law Enforcement Response to the Financial Crisis

Mark K. Schonfeld

As the financial crisis has deepened, the pressure for prosecutions from politicians, the media and the public has grown. In turn, federal and state law enforcement and regulatory agencies have devoted vast resources to investigating the crisis.

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e-Commerce Docket Sheet

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QVC to Pay $7.5 Million to Settle Charges That It Aired Deceptive Claims <br>Credit Repair Companies Charged with Deceiving Consumers

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