Do <i>Daubert</i> Motions Really Work?
October 01, 2016
More than 20 years into the <I>Daubert</I> era, a surprising number of litigators still have doubts and disagreements about the effectiveness of motions <I>in limine</I> challenging the admissibility of federal court opinion testimony under Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) 702.
Emerging Legal Issues in 3D Printing and Product Liability
September 01, 2016
3D printing, sometimes known as additive manufacturing, allows for objects of all shapes and sizes to be created by applying different materials ' such as plastics, resins or metals ' in successive layers. The technology can be used to create complex and sophisticated products, including medical devices. How does this affect liability?
Drug & Device News
September 01, 2016
A look at a case in which Tylenol defendants' experts failed the <I>Daubert</I> test .
Overseas Product Liability Claims
September 01, 2016
U.S. manufacturers are seeing more product liability claims abroad. Manufacturers may have little experience in litigating such claims, and will look to their U.S.-based liability counsel for assistance. There are several ways in which counsel may help manufacturers manage overseas litigation. Here are some of them.
Case Notes
September 01, 2016
Analysis of a case in which Tylenol defendants' experts failed the <I>Daubert</I> test
What's New in the Law
September 01, 2016
A roundup of the latest legislation that affects equipment leasing.
Emerging Legal Issues in 3D Printing and Product Liability
September 01, 2016
As with any advance in technology, 3D printing gives rise to myriad legal issues. How, for example, will intellectual property rights be enforced if anyone with a 3D printer can create replicas of objects, such as medical and patented devices? Do the fruits of 3D printing comply, or not comply, with current regulatory regimes? And what about product liability?
Crisis: Controlling the Threats and Seizing the Opportunities
September 01, 2016
You might not be able to control when a crisis happens, but you can control how you respond, provided you've taken the time to prepare. While every crisis is different, there are a few key steps to follow to ensure that brands or businesses not only survive a crisis, but bounce back stronger.
IP News
September 01, 2016
Federal Circuit: <i>Halo Electronics</i> Sent Back to District Court <br>
Electronic Discovery: A Level Playing Field?
August 01, 2016
Courts have sanctioned corporate defendants for years for failure to produce or preserve electronically stored information (ESI). There have been, however, a few decisions in which courts have imposed sanctions or other penalties on plaintiffs who destroyed ESI. The misconduct giving rise to sanctions has varied from fraud and bad faith to inadvertence.