Although a prevailing plaintiff is entitled to his/her costs and attorneys' fees, a successful defendant is entitled only to its costs (<i>e.g.</i>, filing fees, court reporter fees, etc.) and not an award of attorneys' fees.

A discussion of upcoming changes to Rule 26, which not only simplify the expert's role, but potentially benefit the litigants as well.

Anti-SLAPP statutes are designed to level the playing field ' to discourage the plaintiff from filing suit by adding to the arsenal of tools available to the defendants in a civil lawsuit. Here's a look at recent litigation.

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In a case of first impression, <i>SEC v. Jenkins</i>, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona refused to dismiss an action brought by the SEC seeking reimbursement of bonuses and securities trading profits from a corporate CEO under Section 304 of SOX.

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This article considers changes in the regulatory climate prior to the 2010 proxy season and the actual voting results, and looks at some issues that will affect proxy seasons in 2011 and beyond.

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On July 21, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was signed into law by President Obama. It contains several provisions that are specific to public companies, the more significant of which are discussed below.

Tenants are demanding larger construction allowances, and added care must be taken when representing landlords in these situations, to ensure that tenants' work is completed lien-free and that construction reimbursements are not paid prematurely.

This article provides a helpful guide to the practical operation of payment and performance bonds in the context of an undisputed contractor default.