The interplay between the Learned Intermediary Doctrine and the Mensing preemption should bar nearly any claim a plaintiff may assert against a generic manufacturer for failure-to-timely-update ...
July 29, 2012Sara K. Thompson and Sean P. Jessee
Although predictive coding has been the most prominent buzzword in e-discovery circles this year, remote collection of ESI remains a hot topic. Remote collections have been viewed by IT staff as a way to save time and money. But legal professionals remain skeptical.
July 27, 2012Gavin W. Manes and Tom O'ConnorHighlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
July 27, 2012Michael W. TylerFranchise disputes are a natural fit for ADR in Canada, and more and more franchise disputes are likely to head to ADR in the future.
July 27, 2012Frank ZaidNow that the U.S. Supreme Court has given a green light to implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, franchisors and franchisees are assessing how the law will affect their businesses.
July 27, 2012Kevin AdlerWhen used in a conscious and planned manner, social networking sites can offer a number of benefits to the firm as well as individual attorneys and staff.
July 27, 2012Mark NeubergerMany firms have recognized the need for strong business, marketing and technology management and have hired well qualified and highly compensated individuals to fill those areas of need. However, the area in which only minimal progress has occurred is in the most crucial area of Law Firm Leadership.
July 27, 2012Arthur J. LevinUnlike the bona fide occupational exception to the ADEA, the permissibility of mandatory retirement ages for partners in law firms depends upon the position that partners are not employees for the purposes of federal anti-discrimination law.
July 27, 2012Rosanna Sattler and James E. KruzerSurviving in the "new normal" requires recognizing both "hot" and "cold" trends. Here is a look at significant trends affecting law firms.
July 27, 2012Robert W. DenneyIt is vitally important that partners examine the culture of their firm before making blanket modifications to the partnership structure or admission practices simply to satisfy current, and perhaps short-term, economic issues.
July 27, 2012Joel A. Rose