A federal judge in San Jose has denied class certification in a long-running case claiming that Facebook Inc. disclosed users' personally identifiable information to advertisers when they clicked on some Facebook ads.
- August 01, 2016Ross Todd
When an injury occurs in a medical setting, the correct means of bringing suit to compensate the plaintiff may be a medical malpractice claim. On the other hand, it may be more appropriate to assert general negligence. The difference could prove crucial.
August 01, 2016Janice G. InmanBreach of Contract Claim Can Proceed over Cruz Campaign's Use of Songs in Videos
Music-Related Movie with Same Title as Band Doesn't Infringe Band's Trademark
No Trademark or Trade Dress Violations Seen in Copying Karaoke ProductsAugust 01, 2016Stan SoocherGiven the vast competition for early stage venture capital and the increased scrutiny being applied by investors to valuations and business plans, it is more important than ever to approach capital raising thoughtfully. Here are four considerations for increasing your chance of success.
August 01, 2016Brian LeventhalClients go online when they look for a lawyer, and if you are showing consumers a run-of-the-mill website, you will get predictably bad results.
August 01, 2016Larry BodineThe EEOC is almost ready to issue its guidance on retaliation claims. Given the magnitude of these claims, such guidance is overdue. Here's what to expect.
August 01, 2016Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. BogardWe mark the fifth anniversary of the Whistleblower program with this two-part retrospective. This month, we take a broad look at how the program intakes tips from Whistleblowers and what the SEC does with them. Next month, we will look more closely at the program's track record in issuing awards.
August 01, 2016Stephanie Korenman and Aegis J. FrumentoThe European Commission concluded more than six months of negotiations both within the EU institutions and with the U.S. on July 12 with the announcement that an agreement had been reached on the Privacy Shield scheme to transfer data from the EU to the U.S.
August 01, 2016Jonathan Armstrong and Andre BywaterAttention, public companies: While your proxy statement is likely your most read disclosure document, its readership is spotty. Your retail owners and employees likely focus on some of the compensation information, but little else. Here's how to fix the problem.
August 01, 2016Robert B. Lamm

