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<b><i>BREAKING NEWS</b></i>New Jersey Must Allow Gay Marriage, Judge Rules

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

A New Jersey judge ruled on Sept. 27 that the state must allow same-sex couples to marry, since failing to do so would deprive them of rights that now are guaranteed by the federal government, according to a report in <i>The New York Times</i>.

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<B><I>BREAKING NEWS</i></b>New Jersey Must Allow Gay Marriage, Judge Rules

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

A New Jersey judge ruled on Sept. 27 that the state must allow same-sex couples to marry, since failing to do so would deprive them of rights that now are guaranteed by the federal government, according to a report in <i>The New York Times</i>.

Criminal Prosecution

E. Alex Beroukhim & Emilia P. E. Morris

With the dramatic influx of counterfeit goods in the marketplace, brand name manufacturers now, more than ever, have their work cut out for them as they seek to protect the reputation and value of their trademarks.

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Recent Guidance on China's Employment Law

Kevin L. Jones

The Supreme People's Court, the highest court in China that issues guidance on the application of Chinese law, recently provided a set of clarifications to the Employment Contract Law.

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DE Court Applies Business Judgment Rule in Reviewing LBO

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Robust procedural protections" can achieve business judgment rule review, even where the controlling stockholder retains a material interest in the ongoing company following the buyout.

Quarterly State Compliance Review

Sandra Feldman

This edition looks at some legislation of interest to corporate lawyers that went into effect between Aug. 1 and Oct. 1, including amendments to Delaware's corporation and LLC laws.

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Changing the Rules of the Game After the Whistle Has Blown

Janie F. Schulman

Recent notable whistleblower cases are in some instances defining what it takes to be a successful retaliation plaintiff; in other ways, these cases are merely shaping the battleground for cases yet to come.

Columns & Departments

Case Notes

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Discussion of a Flonase class action ruling.

PA Court Ignored SCOTUS in Reglan Ruling

Zack Needles

The PA Superior Court's recent decision not to apply blanket pre-emption to failure-to-warn claims against the makers of the generic version of drug Reglan ignores U.S. Supreme Court precedent ...

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Practice Tip: Explosion and Fire Litigation

John L. Tate

The spectrum of challenges inherent in fire and explosion litigation can and should stimulate creative responses. One size does not fit all.

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