On Dec. 13, 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed a Ninth Circuit decision limiting the first sale doctrine to copyrighted works manufactured in the United States or sold with the copyright holder's authority.
An in-depth look at changing demographics and mandatory retirement in law firms.
The Supreme Court's decision in Shady Grove Orthopedics Associates, P.A. v. Allstate Insurance Company is of vital importance for any litigator or claims professional who handles class action lawsuits in federal court. It also may have a significant impact on the economics of writing coverage that includes defense costs in industries that are typically subject to class actions.
Insurers around the country are keeping a close watch on the Katrina Canal Breaches Litigation currently pending in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. In 2007, the state of Louisiana filed this putative class action against more than 200 insurers, claiming that they failed to adequately pay or adjust homeowners' claims following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, thereby causing the state to administer more funds under the "Road Home Program" than initially contemplated.
Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.
Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
The Iowa Supreme Court recently issued a decision holding that the state of Iowa has the authority to impose its income tax on out-of-state franchisors based solely on the use of their intangible property by franchisees located in the state.
By now, the winter holidays are a dim memory, but there are other events that companies may celebrate. Consequently, it is always helpful to review ways to minimize the risks of serving alcohol at company events.
While many employers have written employment contracts with restrictive covenants designed to hinder employees from departing for a competitor, the state and federal courts considering New York law have not uniformly enforced such provisions.
Not only is social networking taking over how we live, work, communicate and "socialize," it is changing how lawyers litigate and practice law.
