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In the Spotlight: The Diminishing Value of Depreciation Defenses

Although the value of a third-party liability insurance claim often can be determined in a straightforward way by simply adding the amount of a judgment or settlement to the costs of defending the claim, the amount of a first-party insurance claim may be subject to varying valuation approaches. .

Federal Circuit Finds Claims Directed to DNA Primers and Methods of Use Unpatentable

The Federal Circuit's decision in Univ. of Utah Research Found. v. Ambry Genetics Corp. is the latest in the series of Myriad cases dealing with the patentability of genetic material.

Infringement Prevention and Brand Management On Social Media

The explosion of social media in recent years has dramatically impacted the manner in which individuals and businesses interact with one another. Social media gives businesses endless opportunity to increase brand awareness and expand audience reach. However, social media also presents myriad legal issues, particularly with respect to brand management.

Verdicts

Analysis of rulings important to med mal practitioners.

Internet Changes Medication Sales Regulations

Internet use has changed the way medication purchases are regulated, due in part to patients' free access to information related to pharmaceutical products and medical care. Additionally, the FDA has promoted Internet medication sales by allowing non-print promotion of medications with less detailed information in the ad itself about side effects and precautions than is required of print advertisements.

Eminent Domain Law

Analysis of two interesting rulings.

In the Courts

In-depth analysis of a recent case in which the Second Circuit ruled that "Tipping" liability for insider trading requires knowledge of the tipper's benefit.

Case Notes

In-depth analysis of two key rulings.

Intercreditor Agreements

This is the sixth (and final) article in a series covering various aspects of intercreditor agreements.

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