Most law firms now proudly proclaim that they have implemented efficient and secure document management systems, systems in which they have invested significant dollars and even more in "sweat equity." The end goal of these systems is to ensure that all documents are stored securely, and perhaps more importantly, can be found quickly and easily.
Technological advancements have dramatically improved the speed, capabilities and, in most cases, the cost-effectiveness in which deposition, discovery and pre-trial services are provided. Companies that have embraced the latest developments in jury research and selection technology ' particularly social media monitoring tools ' are best situated to thrive in the current environment.
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.
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.
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.
A look at several major cases.
Analysis of several key cases that affect your practice.
Local governments that merely impose statutory park and recreation fees as a matter of course are cautioned to review their laws and their practices ...
Recent significant rulings are discussed.
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.
