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Wolf Block Moves for Stay of Legal Malpractice Suit

Wolf Block and a number of former partners are seeking a stay of a legal malpractice lawsuit brought against them by car dealership owner Alan Potamkin over the firm's drafting of a prenuptial agreement.

Ontario, Canada, Court of Appeal Affirms Quiznos and Midas Decisions

Two important decisions of the Ontario Court of Appeal involving class action franchise disputes were released this summer.

Divorce and the 'Special-Needs' Child

This article explores some of the issues of a divorcing family with a special-needs child so that appropriate custodial arrangements and financial resolutions can be fully and appropriately addressed in the divorce process.

Recent Judicial Decisions on Specific Causation

This article highlights three recent court decisions rejecting plaintiff's efforts at establishing specific causation as a matter of law. These decisions confirm that speculative specific causation evidence is inadmissible.

Practice Tip: Playing Poker with Experts

What happens if, after you file that long-anticipated <i>Daubert/Kumho</i> motion, plaintiff's counsel files a motion to withdraw the original expert and to substitute a new one with superior qualifications and a much stronger theory of liability?

The Assault on Traditional Long-Arm Jurisdiction Continues

A review of <i>Nicastro v. J. McIntyre Machinery America, Ltd.</i>, in which the Supreme Court of New Jersey ruled in that a plaintiff could bring a product liability action in a New Jersey state court against an England-based product manufacturer under what is termed the stream-of-commerce theory of personal jurisdiction.

News Briefs

Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.

Court Watch

Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.

Arbitration: Franchisor's Friend or Foe?

In addressing the issue of whether an arbitration clause made sense for a franchisor client, for years this author waffled on how to advise that client. He is not alone on this problem.

Second Circuit Finds Drug Reps Not Exempt from Overtime Law

Current and former sales representatives for Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. are not exempt from qualifying for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Second Circuit ruled July 6.

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Although pursuit of an appeal to the Federal Circuit may under some circumstances prove to be quicker and less expensive, appeals to district courts are becoming increasingly attractive given recent changes in the law and USPTO practice in defending these actions.
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The Cold War Between NCAA And States Over Athletes' NILs
Over the past four years, the NCAA aggressively lobbied Congress to pass a uniform NIL standard. Roughly a dozen bills have been sponsored by Democrats and Republicans alike, though none has ever advanced to a vote. Consequently, it appears increasingly likely that the courts will be called upon once again to intervene.
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Two criminal appeals before the Second Circuit require the Court of Appeals to decide whether the violation of a fiduciary relationship is required to create insider trading liability or if a breach of contract is sufficient.
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