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Ptaszsynski v. Atlantic Health Sys.

The New Jersey Appellate Division's opinion in Ptaszynski v. Atlantic Health Sys. Inc. will impact not only New Jersey nursing home litigation, but also that state's medical malpractice litigation in general. Here's why.

Drug & Device News

Suits involving Risperdal and Cymbalta are discussed.

Quarterly State Compliance Review

This edition of the Quarterly State Compliance Review looks at some legislation of interest to corporate lawyers that went into effect between Aug. 1 and Oct. 1, 2015, including amendments to Delaware's corporation and LLC laws. It also looks at some recent cases of interest, including two decisions from Delaware's Chancery Court.

Law Firm Profile: 'Law Firm with a View'

A look at Summit, and what it has achieved.

New York City Adult-Use Zoning Held Unconstitutional

Litigation over New York City's adult use zoning regulations has been ongoing since the city's first effort ' in 1995 ' to use its zoning power to restrict adult uses. In the latest chapter in the long-running saga, the First Department, has declared unconstitutional the city's most recent amendments of its adult-use regulations.

Keys for Successfully Mediating Franchise Disputes

Many franchise agreements now require the franchisor and franchisee to meet face-to-face, with an independent mediator, before any adversary proceeding is initiated between them. Even without such a provision, many practitioners advocate mediation as a means of settling franchisor-franchisee disputes.

Landlord & Tenant

Estate of Deceased Tenant Has Contract Right

Development

A look at three key cases.

NLRB Changes Rules for Determining Joint Employers

The long-awaited decision of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in Browning-Ferris Industries of California set forth new guidelines under which a company could be determined to be a joint employer so that it would be subject to collective bargaining.

Restaurant Chain Accuses CT BBQ Restaurant of Trademark Violation

A Bridgeport, CT, restaurant's use of a logo with the letters BBQ against a flame backdrop has an out-of-state restaurant chain fired up.

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Blockchain Domains: New Developments for Brand Owners
Blockchain domain names offer decentralized alternatives to traditional DNS-based domain names, promising enhanced security, privacy and censorship resistance. However, these benefits come with significant challenges, particularly for brand owners seeking to protect their trademarks in these new digital spaces.
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Why So Many Great Lawyers Stink at Business Development and What Law Firms Are Doing About It
Why is it that those who are best skilled at advocating for others are ill-equipped at advocating for their own skills and what to do about it?
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Ex Parte Trademark Appeals to District Court — Lessons Learned from the Front Lines
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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When Is a Promise Enough?: Contractual Duties and Insider Trading
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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