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September 27, 2013

With the dramatic influx of counterfeit goods in the marketplace, brand name manufacturers now, more than ever, have their work cut out for them as they seek to protect the reputation and value of their trademarks.

Recent Guidance on China's Employment Law

September 27, 2013

The Supreme People's Court, the highest court in China that issues guidance on the application of Chinese law, recently provided a set of clarifications to the Employment Contract Law.

DE Court Applies Business Judgment Rule in Reviewing LBO

September 27, 2013

Robust procedural protections" can achieve business judgment rule review, even where the controlling stockholder retains a material interest in the ongoing company following the buyout.

Quarterly State Compliance Review

September 27, 2013

This edition looks at some legislation of interest to corporate lawyers that went into effect between Aug. 1 and Oct. 1, including amendments to Delaware's corporation and LLC laws.

Changing the Rules of the Game After the Whistle Has Blown

September 27, 2013

Recent notable whistleblower cases are in some instances defining what it takes to be a successful retaliation plaintiff; in other ways, these cases are merely shaping the battleground for cases yet to come.

Case Notes

September 26, 2013

Discussion of a Flonase class action ruling.

PA Court Ignored SCOTUS in Reglan Ruling

September 26, 2013

The PA Superior Court's recent decision not to apply blanket pre-emption to failure-to-warn claims against the makers of the generic version of drug Reglan ignores U.S. Supreme Court precedent ...

Practice Tip: Explosion and Fire Litigation

September 26, 2013

The spectrum of challenges inherent in fire and explosion litigation can and should stimulate creative responses. One size does not fit all.

State-Law Design-Defect Claims Against Generic Drug Manufacturers Are Preempted

September 26, 2013

This article discusses <I>Mensing</I> and <I>Bartlett</I> and their potential impact.

Real Property Law

September 26, 2013

Discussion of two major rulings.

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