In the last three years, there have been a number of decisions issued by California courts on anti-SLAPP motions filed in response to lawsuits arising out of the publication and/or distribution of entertainment works.
- June 29, 2012Edward E. Weiman
As the general economy slowly recuperates, e-commerce retailing is healthier than ever, according to government estimates.
June 29, 2012Michael Lear-OlimpiGoing to court isn't just about winning ' it matters that you win at the least cost. You must, in the words of one client, try to avoid the "lawsuit hemorrhage" of fees and costs.
June 29, 2012Stanley P. JaskiewiczA glance at the headlines reveals that data privacy breaches are increasingly common, and the consequences to corporations are increasingly dire. To avoid those consequences, any corporate entity that collects, uses or transfers personal information must take steps to ensure it is complying with legal requirements for maintaining data privacy.
June 29, 2012Michael L. WhitenerA major national case is discussed.
June 28, 2012ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |The guidelines governing the sentencing of fraud offenses ' long criticized as irrational, unduly severe, and the product of overt political pressure ' require wholesale reform.
June 28, 2012David Debold and Matthew BenjaminWhether to self-report serious misconduct is a complicated question that requires investigating the facts and assessing legal, business and reputation implications. Following are critical issues to consider with outside counsel and other professional advisers before making a decision.
June 28, 2012Jonny Frank and Stanley A. Twardy, Jr.In a stunning victory for the Obama administration, the U.S. Supreme Court on June 29 upheld the centerpiece of the nation's new health care law ' the so-called individual mandate to buy insurance ' as a constitutional exercise of Congress' taxing authority.
June 28, 2012Marcia CoyleThe alleged use of third-party intermediaries to pay bribes to foreign government officials soared from 42% of FCPA enforcement actions in 2005 to 100% in 2011. Nevertheless, some companies may not be adapting their FCPA compliance programs quickly enough.
June 28, 2012Toby J.F. Bishop and John Leonard

