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Supreme Court Sharpens 'Cat's Paw' Liability
April 24, 2011
In its recent unanimous decision in <i>Staub v. Proctor Hospital</i>, the U.S. Supreme Court both recognized the concept of "cat's paw" liability in employment discrimination cases ' and sharpened its claws.
New Regulations for Service Providers
April 24, 2011
Last year, the DOL issued interim final regulations under ERISA Section 408(b)(2) that impose new disclosure requirements on "covered service providers" providing services to specified pension plans subject to ERISA. And that's not all.
The Battle over Food-Related Liability
April 22, 2011
Part One of this article in last month's issue discussed the litigation faced by manufacturers and purveyors of food. Part Two herein addresses the relevant legislation.
Toyota Recalls Crisis Update
April 22, 2011
The Congressional and NHTSA investigations of Toyota may be finished, but the litigation surely is not ... there are, for instance, over 100 consolidated class actions and product liability cases in federal court alone.
Practice Tip: Lost Earning Capacity of Undocumented Workers
April 22, 2011
Currently, undocumented aliens injured on the job in the U.S. may recover damages for lost earning capacity, but this area of law is in flux. Here's what you need to know.
The Growing World of Nanotechnology
April 22, 2011
The increasing use of nanotechnology, and the strong opinions of its proponents and detractors, suggest that nanotechnology could become the focus of governmental regulation or meaningful litigation in the very near future.
<b><i>BREAKING NEWS:</i></b> Jury Awards MGA $88.5 Million in Bratz Doll Retrial
April 22, 2011
A federal jury has rejected Mattel Inc.'s claims that MGA Entertainment Inc. stole the idea for the wildly profitable Bratz dolls, and instead awarded $88.5 million to MGA for trade secrets theft by Mattel.
Up Against a Chinese Drywall
April 20, 2011
This article provides an update on the Chinese drywall investigation as well as a summary of significant insurance coverage decisions to date.
Expanding Retailers Purchase Multiple Leases
April 14, 2011
With many opportunities in the marketplace to purchase real estate leases and other assets associated therewith, attorneys need to make sure they are ready to deal with a request from a client to purchase leases.
Making Your Case with Social Media In Litigation
March 29, 2011
Social media has come crashing into the courtroom. And along with this newer form of evidence come questions about how to best collect, preserve and use it.

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