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Enforceability of Co-Tenancy Remedies
July 02, 2015
On Jan. 12, 2015, a California Court of Appeal held unenforceable a co-tenancy provision in a retail lease that allowed the tenant to accept possession of the premises but thereafter have no obligation to pay rent or open for business, even though the provision had been negotiated by two sophisticated parties with leasing expertise.
Get a (Law) Firm Grip on Data Breaches
July 02, 2015
This article describes some of the reasons law firms are cyber-attack targets, steps they can take to reduce their risk, and what clients are doing to encourage law firms in those efforts.
When a Factor Has Not Approved Orders
July 02, 2015
Even though a seller's reclamation rights may find their underpinnings in the common law and in the UCC, there are strict limitations on the seller's reclamation rights under the Bankruptcy Code.
Custody Litigation: A Psychologist Discusses a Broken System
July 02, 2015
This article focuses on evaluators and judges who accept work that, by an objective and reasonable standard, is unacceptable.
Class III Medical Device Product Liability Claims Under <i>Twombly</i> and <i>Iqbal</i>
July 02, 2015
It is well founded that the pleading standard set forth in <i>Twombly</i> and <i>Iqbal</i> applies to claims involving Class III medical devices. In these actions, however, federal courts have taken different approaches to the application of the two rulings.
Health Care Policies and Procedures As a Basis for Liability
July 02, 2015
Well-crafted policies and procedures are an essential part of the operation of modern health-care facilities. However, in the event of a bad outcome, policies and procedures become evidence in litigation, and "violations" frequently become the central focus of malpractice claims.
Reconciliation and Settlement
July 02, 2015
It is not uncommon for a couple to reconcile. The issue is what, if any, impact the couple's reconciliation has on their settlement agreement. The answer is: It depends.
Physician-Assisted Suicide
July 02, 2015
On Feb. 6, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada issued a landmark ruling, overturning precedent only two decades after it held that Canadian citizens have the right to end their lives, but if done with the assistance of a physician, that physician could be held liable. This highly anticipated decision is expected to encourage the efforts of right-to-die advocates in the United States and abroad.
Case Notes
July 02, 2015
In-depth analysis of two important rulings.
Patent Reform Bills Target Patent Trolls
July 02, 2015
On Sept. 16, 2011, the America Invents Act became effective, including provisions directed at non-practicing entities, commonly known as "patent trolls." Many believe, however, that patent trolls are still a plague, and that more must be done to curtail abusive patent litigation. This has led to the introduction of several patent reform bills.

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