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eBay Sued for $3.8 Billion for Alleged Patent Infringement
July 29, 2010
Online auction giant eBay Inc. was hit with a $3.8 billion patent-infringement lawsuit last month. XPRT Ventures LLC, which holds patents covering e-commerce payments and methods, filed suit in U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against eBay and several subsidiaries, including PayPal Inc. and StubHub Inc. The suit alleges infringement of six XPRT patents covering e-commerce payment systems and that eBay misappropriated information provided in confidence.
Stop in the Name of ' the IP Police?
July 29, 2010
When it comes to infringement of intellectual property, there are no "IP police" hiding in the obscure nooks and crannies of cyberspace to chase down those who misuse property online. Instead, the e-commerce firm itself often must become its own IP cop, when it discovers ' as it inevitably will in the online free-for-all ' that its marks, copyrighted content or knockoffs of its unique products appear on the Web site or in the e-catalog of a competitor.
Technology Is a Double-Edged Sword In the Courtroom
July 29, 2010
While it can enhance a trial presentation, not every trial will benefit from the use of technology, and in many instances it can be an expensive hindrance rather than an asset. It may be wise to use technology judiciously.
Considering the Effect of Internal Policies on Medical Malpractice Liability
July 29, 2010
In last month's newsletter, we discussed a case in which a South Carolina plaintiff avoided dismissal of a medical malpractice case on motion for summary judgment by relying solely on the defendant medical care facility's violation of its own polices and procedures as evidence of negligence. We conclude the discussion herein.
Curbside Consults
July 29, 2010
In today's climate of increasing concern about medical malpractice liability, is it safe for a doctor to give advice when asked by a treating physician?
Court Orders Ex-Wife Jailed for Alienating Kids from Their Dad
July 29, 2010
A Long Island, NY, judge has sentenced a woman to six weekends in jail for repeatedly undermining her ex-husband's relationship with their two daughters.
Psychological Experts and Trial Tactics
July 29, 2010
Retained testifying experts who assert that neither their findings nor their opinions might be affected by biases are either fools, liars, or lying fools.
Strategies for Improving Your Firm's Profitability
July 29, 2010
This article describes several strategies that managing partners and administrators should consider so that firms may help improve their profitability.
FL Jury Finds Domestic Distributor of Chinese Drywall Negligent
July 29, 2010
On June 18, a Florida jury awarded $2.46 million to a Miami couple who claimed their house was ruined by gas emitted by imported Chinese drywall in the nation's first trial against a domestic distributor.
IP News
July 29, 2010
Highlights of the latest intellectual property news from around the country.

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