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So Much Social Media Data, So Little Guidance
December 28, 2010
All of our online social interaction has created mountains of personal information about users that, prior to the advent of social networking, would have been regarded as private and difficult to obtain. The potential usefulness of that data in litigation is obvious. With just a few mouse clicks, litigators can investigate the background and views of opposing parties and key witnesses ' as well as potential jurors. The prevalence of social networking data raises novel issues with respect to the use of this information in litigation.
Battle Lines Sharply Drawn in Viacom's Appeal of U.S. District Judge's Ruling in YouTube Case
December 28, 2010
Now that the long-simmering copyright dispute between Hollywood and the Web has hit the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the outcome could set a national precedent regarding the scope of potential liability for nearly every business on the Internet that posts infringing content.
Supremes' 'No' on Tiffany Review Keeps Status Quo
December 28, 2010
The upshot of the Second Circuit holding ' and the Supreme Court's denial to hear the appeal ' is that despite a general knowledge that a significant percentage of Tiffany goods sold on eBay were counterfeit, eBay did not have a duty to prevent any such sales, unless and until a specific instance of fraud was brought to its attention.
Off-Label Use of Drugs and Devices: Defending the Physician
December 23, 2010
Physicians who wish to minimize their potential liability for off-label prescriptions of drugs and devices have several tools they may use to position themselves favorably in the event of future litigation. Using these "best practices" will go a long way in helping their defense.
Advocacy in ADR
December 23, 2010
This article discusses issues counsel must be aware of to be effective advocates in alternative dispute resolution.
Case Notes
December 22, 2010
Recent rulings of importance.
District Court Dismisses Medicare's Suit Seeking Reimbursement from Defendants, Insurers And Attorneys
December 22, 2010
A look at <i>United States of America v. Stricker, et al.</i>, in which Medicare sought reimbursement for payments that it had allegedly made for medical care provided to a settling class members.
Practice Tip: The SPILL Act
December 22, 2010
Thanks to a recent act of Congress, the oil spill may be seeping into product liability law. Meet the SPILL Act.
Recent Developments in Class Actions
December 22, 2010
This article reviews two cases ' one decision and one case under review by the U.S. Supreme Court ' in which class counsel sought certification of a class after a similar class was denied certification in another jurisdiction.
In the Spotlight: Franchise Law
December 21, 2010
Many commercial leases involve franchises. Consequently, a dispute between a franchisor and franchisee can result in problems for a landlord.

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