How to conduct online research on the judges who preside over your cases.
February 27, 2011Lisa Reisz and David Dilenschneider
Mattel Inc. v. MGA Entertainment, Inc., a recent case decided by the Ninth Circuit, illustrates why companies should ensure that the ideas developed by their employees may not be exploited by those employees to the detriment of their employer.
February 27, 2011Stephen W. Feingold and Katharine M. SullivanThis article provides some guidance to in-house counsel as to how to better manage your outside counsel in limiting this deposition costs. This boils down to deciding who should or should not be deposed.
February 27, 2011Stewart WeltmanIn a decision bound to affect all employers,the Supreme Court unanimously held that the anti-retaliation provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 not only protect employees who challenge discrimination, but also co-workers who are related to or a close associate of the employee.
February 27, 2011Tara G. La Fiura and Cara ShafranThis article discuss two recent cases involving equitable subordination in bankruptcy that should inform the conduct of lenders when dealing with financially deteriorating borrowers, especially in such matters as credit facility amendments, forbearance agreements and providing additional financing.
February 25, 2011Alan M. Christenfeld and Barbara GoodsteinLeasing has appeared on the national stage as a potentially viable, though complex, type of financing for wind energy facilities, with its successful use in two large utility scale projects and one community wind project.
February 25, 2011David G. Mayer and Joel BannisterHighlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.
February 25, 2011ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
February 25, 2011Cynthia M. Klaus and Meredith A. BauerOn Feb. 3 the American Bar Association held its Consumer Protection Law Conference, sponsored by the Section of Antitrust Law. Why should franchise systems' ears prick up? For starters, savvy franchisors should understand the larger consumer protection context in which their principal federal regulator operates — especially when most of the top decision-makers show up.
February 25, 2011David W. Koch