The Proper Way to Determine Spousal Maintenance
There has been much discussion, even recent proposed legislation (See New York State Assembly Bill A10446), over whether Domestic Relations Law (DRL) ' 236(B)(6)(a), the statute defining the basis and supporting factors for determining spousal maintenance awards in New York, is difficult to apply and should be replaced with a statute that uses a formula to calculate both the amount and duration of maintenance.
Wyeth: The Plaintiff's Perspective
Another point of view on this key ruling from the Supreme Court.
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Verdicts
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
Drug & Device News
The latest news of importance to you and your practice.
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Opinion: Supreme Court Botches Preemption Case
One author's strong views about <i>Wyeth v. Levine</i>.
Tort Reform Damage Caps in California, and Beyond
In last month's newsletter the authors looked at California's 25-year-old medical malpractice award damage cap legislation ' the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA) ' and began to explore arguments for and against its constitutionality. Herein, they continue that discussion.
State Claim Not Preempted By Federal Drug Labeling Law
The decisive March 4 U.S. Supreme Court ruling against Wyeth in a landmark pharmaceutical product liability case may also close off a major front in a hard-fought battle by businesses and the Bush administration to insulate national corporations from state tort litigation.
Medical-Legal Issues of Emergency Airway Management
The failure to manage a patient's airway can lead to lack of oxygenation and ventilation, and to resulting brain injury or death. Such failures can easily culminate in large awards. An expert explains.
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Don't Overlook Nontraditional Defenses in Patent Litigations
It is a staple in virtually every patent case for defendants to assert defenses of non-infringement, invalidity, and inequitable conduct. While patent litigators appropriately focus on these traditional defenses, there are also nontraditional defenses — including lack of ownership of the patent-in-suit, judicial estoppel, and unclean hands — that may be incredibly beneficial to patent defendants.
The Patent Renewals Challenge: Balancing Risk and Cost
By intelligently abandoning non-essential patents and trademarks and increasing revenue from IP sales, businesses can strengthen their balance sheets and increase competitiveness.
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