A federal judge in San Jose, CA, has signed off on a $22.5 million deal Google Inc. reached in a long-running class action accusing the company of overcharging certain customers using its AdWords keyword advertising program.
Potential Ramifications of SEC Disgorgement Being a Penalty
Part Two of a Two-Part Article
The Kokesh decision raises potential consequences that move beyond the realm of SEC enforcement. They are discussed in depth in this article.
A recent decision described herein appears to fix a narrower standard in determining what constitutes a substantial burden on religious exercise under RLUIPA than had been followed in previous decisions.
The departure of eight members of the council could signal a strained relationship between the business sector and the government around cybersecurity policy.
When it comes to practicing litigation, the use of technology is no longer optional. What is optional, however, is under which business model firms deliver this service to their clients, and how to determine which model balances the most value — to the client and the firm.
Discussion of a survey that highlights what the client is really thinking, and how law firms can effectively respond.
What Can We Tell So Far?
How can companies plan for enforcement under the Trump administration? Here are five areas of compliance to consider.
In a case brought against former baseball player Lenny Dykstra by a social media ghost writer, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has offered the additional lesson that a writing other than a formal settlement agreement may constitute an enforceable agreement — even if one of the parties expects that additional "standard" provisions will be added to the agreement.
When is a successor company liable for the torts of its predecessor? The question can be a thorny one, and each state has its own take on the issue.
This article examines the cyber threat facing benefit plans, explores the applicable legal landscape, and recommends steps to better equip plans to prepare for and manage data breaches.
