<i>Online Extra</i> Facebook's New Friend Faces Patent Suits
Before agreeing to buy mobile messaging startup WhatsApp for an eye-popping $19 billion, Facebook Inc. likely eyed two patent cases pending in Delaware and Bay Area federal courts.
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<i>Online Extra</i>Apple Digs in for Appeal, Damages Fight in E-Books Case
After failing to remove its court-appointed antitrust monitor, Apple urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit this week to reverse the e-books price-fixing judgment that led to the monitorship in the first place. Meanwhile, things are heating up in parallel suits brought on behalf of consumers, with Apple trying to move the cases out New York federal court.
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<b><i>Online Extra</b></i> FCC To Craft New Net Neutrality Rules
Hoping the third time will be the charm, the FCC announced on Feb. 19 that it will craft new rules for net neutrality that will pass muster with the courts.
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Landlord & Tenant
A look at several major cases.
Development
Analysis of several key cases that affect your practice.
Parkland Reservation: The 'Findings' Requirement
Local governments that merely impose statutory park and recreation fees as a matter of course are cautioned to review their laws and their practices ...
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Case Notes
Recent significant rulings are discussed.
Practice Tip: Personal Jurisdiction from Abroad
When a consumer is injured and seeks to recover damages from the manufacturer, can the consumer's home state exercise jurisdiction over the manufacturer? A look at recent cases.
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CPSC Poised to Change Voluntary Recall Process
The CPSC has proposed an "interpretive rule" that would standardize voluntary recall notices. This article explores the most significant proposed changes and the implications for regulated firms if the CPSC adopts the rule.
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Decisions of Interest
Analysis of recent important rulings.
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