As readers of this Blog know, we often write about the pleading requirements under the Civil Practice Law and Rules (“CPLR”). In that regard, many of our articles involve cases in which CPLR 3016(b) is at issue – the...more
The world of eDiscovery is constantly evolving in the face of new tech trends and legal innovation. This often introduces new collection, preservation, and production challenges that require further analysis and updated best...more
For more than four decades, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34 has required litigants to “describe with reasonable particularity” the information sought in discovery requests. Although the “reasonable particularity” standard...more
With the emergence of technology as an invaluable resource for businesses, large and small, theft of trade secrets has evolved into an incredibly challenging thorn in the business world. Technology makes it easier for...more
Trade secret litigation in California state and federal courts involves unique procedures and strategies not present in general employment or commercial litigation. Attorneys experienced and well versed in this specialized...more
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit held that a decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) as to whether a post grant review petitioner properly disclosed all parties in interest is non-appealable. ESIP...more
ESIP Series 2, LLC v. Puzhen Life USA, LLC, Appeal No. 2019-1659 (Fed. Cir. May 19, 2020) - In this week’s Case of the Week, the Federal Circuit affirmed an inter partes review decision finding challenged claims obvious,...more