Master the First Moves in Litigation for Courtroom Advantage – Speaking of Litigation Video Podcast
Harnessing AI in Litigation: Techniques, Opportunities, and Risks – Speaking of Litigation Video Podcast
Trade Secrets on Trial: Strategic Decisions for the Courtroom - Employment Law This Week® - Spilling Secrets Podcast
Aligning Business Goals with Legal Strategies Amid Regulatory Change – Speaking of Litigation Video Podcast
Whistleblower Challenges and Employer Responses: One-on-One with Alex Barnard
Eyes on the Evidence: Powerful Legal Presentations – Speaking of Litigation Video Podcast
Courtroom Chemistry: How Trial Team Dynamics Shape Case Outcomes – Speaking of Litigation Video Podcast
When a co-shareholder purchases the debt obligations of the company without partners' knowledge
#WorkforceWednesday®: Trade Secret Litigation - Lessons from High-Stakes Group Exits - Spilling Secrets Podcast - Employment Law This Week®
The FTC Takes Action Against Grubhub
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Understanding Georgia's Civil Justice Climate With Commissioner John King — Regulatory Oversight Podcast
Mastering Legal Writing: Elevate Your Written Advocacy – Speaking of Litigation Video Podcast
Making the Lawyer-Client Relationship Work in Challenging Litigation – Speaking of Litigation Video Podcast
California Governor’s PAGA Deal: What Employers Need to Know - Employment Law This Week®
#WorkforceWednesday: Protecting Trade Secrets with E-Discovery - Employment Law This Week® - Spilling Secrets Podcast
Episode 321 -- Review of the EU Whistleblowing Directive wih Alex Cotoia and Daniela Melendez
Litigating Nutrition: Class Action Battles Over Dietary Supplements – Speaking of Litigation Video Podcast
“They Said What?! I’ll Sue!” – Litigating Defamatory Claims – Speaking of Litigation Video Podcast
Mass Torts vs. Class Actions: A Tale of Two Strategies
A new Virginia law, effective July 1, 2025, adds Section 8.01-42.6 to the Virginia Code to address employers’ vicarious liability for their employees’ tortious conduct in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits brought by...more
Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space. Mete Karabas v. TC Heartland LLC, No.1:24-cv-02722-AMD-VMS (E.D.N.Y. – March 11, 2025): The U.S....more
On May 15, 2025, a federal jury in Delaware district court determined that Defendant Amgen Inc. (“Amgen”) violated antitrust and tort laws, and awarded $406.8 million in damages to Plaintiff Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc....more
IP cases in the cannabis industry are lighting up court dockets more and more. In a new case with potential for serious baggage, Kinzie Advanced Polymers, LLC (“Kinzie”) filed a federal lawsuit against a group of...more
Federal courts have long recognized fraud in the inducement (also referred to as simply “fraudulent inducement”) (“FITI”) as an actionable theory of recovery under the False Claims Act (“FCA”). However, while loosely rooted...more
The Ninth Circuit recently issued two back-to-back memoranda of dispositions addressing claims under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”) Section 631 and the common law tort of intrusion upon seclusion. First, on...more
On June 24, 2025, Judge Aleta A. Trauger of the Middle District of Tennessee granted a motion to dismiss a putative securities class action brought against a discount retailer chain (the “Company”) and certain of its...more
On an icy winter day more than ten years ago, the driver of an F-350 pickup truck, traveling eastbound on Interstate 20, crossed a 42-foot grassy median, entered in westbound traffic, and collided with a Werner Enterprises...more
A recent decision from the Texas Business Court, Reed v. Rook TX, LP, centers on a dramatic claim: Jerry Reed, who “won a $7.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot in May 2023,” alleges that “his winnings would have been $95 million...more
In a decision earlier this year, the US Supreme Court held that plaintiffs bringing civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) claims may be able to recover damages for business or property losses that...more
Just in time for grilling season in the Midwest, Hormel Foods Corporation (“Hormel”) filed a federal lawsuit in the District of Minnesota against its competitor, Johnsonville, LLC (“Johnsonville”), and two former Hormel...more
Early decisions in high-stakes litigation can shape both the courtroom and public narratives, yet critical first-move strategies are underutilized. Why It Matters: • Setting the Tone Early: Find out how pre-litigation...more
In April, the high-stakes world of the NFL Draft took over the airwaves. Millions were made and fumbled away as each round unfolded. Scouting reports were dissected, 40-yard dash times debated, and the patience of each player...more
The enforceability of player NIL contracts under the House v. NCAA settlement is already being tested before the ink has even dried on the court's final approval. In a potentially precedent-setting move, the University of...more
Key Points: Recent case clarifies Florida premises liability law and the burden on plaintiffs under Section 768.0755, Florida Statutes....more
In the complex world of civil litigation involving claims of lost business value or lost profits, accurately calculating economic damages is a critical part of successful outcomes. This article explores the multifaceted...more
A federal court in Missouri granted franchisor’s motion for preliminary injunction against its former franchisee, enjoining the former franchisee from operating a competing business from the former franchised location....more
Litigation risk is an unavoidable aspect of running a business, but with thoughtful planning, exposure can be significantly reduced. From contractual disputes to employment disputes, potential legal challenges can arise at...more
The case involved a dispute between a medical device manufacturer and a purchaser. The petitioner, Northgate Technologies Inc., alleged that United States Endoscopy Group Inc. breached a requirements contract by purchasing...more
The Texas Supreme Court reversed a lower court’s decision against a franchisor based on a theory of negligence after a customer was assaulted by an employee of the franchisee. The court concluded that franchisor did not owe a...more
All 55 AGs from the states and territories have settled with Purdue Pharma, Inc., and its owners, members of the Sackler family, to resolve allegations related to the company’s role in fueling the opioid crisis....more
This article constitutes the first of a multi-part series which will analyze how recent Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and Ohio Federal Courts address and analyze the Defend Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1836, et seq....more
Michael Cannata and Frank Misiti wrote, “There’s Coverage for That? The ‘Ins and Outs’ of Personal and Advertising Injury Coverage” for the Summer 2025 issue of USLAW Magazine. The story explains “personal and advertising”...more
Indemnification and advancement clauses are often seen as mere boilerplate language in a company’s governing documents, routinely copied from one form agreement to another. However, advancement clauses may be important...more
A court should not enforce a trust in terrorem clause if its enforcement under the particular facts and circumstances would frustrate settlor intent. Assuming that the settlor intended to impress a trust upon the property,...more