Every law firm is a business and every business should know where it's going. Lawyers who understand statistical analysis of their firm's operation can explore operating efficiencies, gauge the firm's performance relative to its financial goals, and better assess and reflect value to clients in their bills.
Apple violated antitrust laws when it orchestrated a conspiracy to fix e-book prices with five major publishers, Southern District Judge Denise Cote ruled on July 10.
Several of the largest technology and Internet companies have joined forces with conservative and liberal organizations in a show of solidarity for a proposed amendment to The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 (ECPA).
California Federal Court Decides It Lacks Diversity Jurisdiction over Company that Garth Brooks Started in Tennessee
Depositions of NBC Defendants in Dream Machines Case in Louisiana Occur in New York and Los Angeles
Platters Case in Nevada Ended by Sanction Against Defendant
Attorneys for Viacom International Inc. told the Delaware Supreme Court in oral arguments in July that their client did not breach the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing when it failed to renegotiate an agreement with Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) to distribute the video game Rock Band, thereby reducing the earn-out payments to shareholders of the game's developer, Harmonix Music Systems Inc., which merged with the Viacom entertainment conglomerate in 2006.
Elton John Song "Nikita" Not Substantially Similar to Plaintiff's Composition "Natasha"
Use of Faulkner Quote in Woody Allen Film Isn't Copyright Infringement
Business owners wear many hats, often including that of human resource manager. Although savvy about sales, marketing and running their operations, entrepreneurs often struggle with employment eligibility requirements, non-discriminatory hiring practices and immigration issues. Examining potential immigration-related liabilities will help franchisees reduce their risk of non-compliance and develop sound employment practices and effective hiring policies.
Among the most hard-fought battles involving insurers, policyholders, and asbestos claimants are those that have played out in bankruptcy courts, district courts and courts of appeals called upon to review orders confirming plans of reorganization in asbestos bankruptcies.
The Federal Circuit's en banc decision in CLS Bank Int'l v. Alice Corp. was roundly criticized as a "nightmare," further cementing the impression that the court was confused and in conflict over the requirements of patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C '101.
Supreme Court Ruling Makes It More Difficult To Arbitrate Claims
