Podcast - Jurisdiction Is in the Eye of the Beholder
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 304: Spotlight on Civil Procedure (Part 1 – Jurisdiction)
4 Key Takeaways | Updates in Standard Essential Patent Licensing and Litigation
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 180: Listen and Learn -- Venue (Federal Civil Procedure)
Coverage Litigation Leapfrog: Why Venue Matters and How to Avoid Pre-emptive Strike Actions
The Evolution of Cross-Border Restructuring Processes
Nota Bene Episode 99: Unpacking the Pendulum of American Patent Policy Then, Now, and Forward with Rob Masters
Chapter 15 Bankruptcy Issues, Venue, and Jurisdiction by Kristhy Peguero and Jennifer Wertz
Bill on Bankruptcy: Delaware to Continue Dominating Bankruptcy
On March 16, 2026, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey issued a significant ruling in In re Multi-Color Corporation, et al., Case No. 26-10910 (MBK), denying motions to dismiss or transfer a...more
The statute at issue in Abouammo v. United States is 18 U.S.C. section 1519, which makes it a crime to “knowingly alter, destroy, mutilate, conceal, cover up, falsify, or make a false entry in any record, document, or...more
Your company has just filed a lawsuit in Michigan state court. Can the court dismiss your suit on the grounds that you should have brought it in the jurisdiction specified in the forum-selection clause of a contract you never...more
On March 16, 2026, Judge Michael B. Kaplan of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey issued a closely watched letter opinion denying motions by the U.S. Trustee and an ad hoc cross‑holder group to dismiss or...more
Multi-Color Venue ‘Loophole’ Allowed by Congress, Judge Says | Bloomberg Law - Sixteen days before filing for Chapter 11, the Atlanta-based label maker used the bankruptcy code’s “deliberately broad” venue statue as an...more
A federal court in the Southern District of California declined to dismiss wiretapping and eavesdropping claims tied to Skullcandy Inc.’s alleged use of online trackers on its retail website, allowing the lawsuit to move...more
Key point: (1) Courts grapple with nonstatutory damage claims in “broken banner” cases; (2) Courts dismiss CIPA claims where plaintiffs failed to explain delays; (3) New privacy litigation trend takes off as two courts deny...more
It is a basic principle of corporate law that shareholders should not be responsible for a corporation’s liabilities and similarly, one corporation cannot be liable for another corporation’s debts. The purpose is to...more
On February 18, 2026, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued an order backtracking on its prior commitment to review a formal study conducted by the Civil Procedural Rules Committee to examine the practical impact the...more
At its January 29, 2026 hearing, the Nevada Gaming Commission (“NGC” or “Commission”) adopted amendments proposed by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (“NGCB”) to Regulation 5.300 et seq. ...more
On Tuesday, March 17, Jim Thompson, Nick Shum, Stephanie Noble, and Matt Hoffman will lead a CLE program focused on venue selection considerations in energy sector contracts. The discussion will address how parties can...more
A sea change appears to be coming to Virginia civil procedure in the near future after years of unsuccessful attempts to provide a means for Virginians to bring class actions in Virginia state courts....more
If rent is due on the first of the month and the tenant files for bankruptcy on the 15th before paying, how is the landlord’s claim for the post-petition portion of that month’s rent (between the 15th and the end that month)...more
The Texas Legislature amended statutes impacting construction contracts for projects located in Texas to declare any forum selection clause or choice of law provision “void as against public policy,” and mandate venue for any...more
A recent decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit serves as a stark reminder to companies and individuals in the state-legal cannabis industry that the federal illegality of cannabis can jeopardize their...more
Trade secret litigation often turns on fast-moving disputes over information, competition, and control. Each month, we highlight notable rulings, verdicts, and enforcement actions shaping trade secret risk and litigation...more
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has affirmed the district court’s judgment in Sedlik v. Von Drachenberg, a closely watched copyright infringement case involving famed tattoo artist Kat Von D and a photograph of...more
Q: I am a receiver for a Delaware LLC who’s business is operated in California and Nevada. A creditor of the LLC has contacted me demanding that I turnover the proceeds of receivables I have collected, contending it has a...more
In Episode 22 of The Octus Download (available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music), hosts Jason Sanjana and Kevin Eckhardt interviewed the Honorable Michael B. Kaplan, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the District of New...more
New Jersey federal court denied a Super 8 franchisee’s motion to dismiss, holding that venue in the District of New Jersey was proper and that the plaintiff’s Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) claims...more
In 2025, the Eastern District of Virginia (“EDVA”) remained one of the fastest federal trial courts in the country while simultaneously handing some of the most complex civil litigation nationwide....more
Standard essential patents (SEPs) continue to sit at the center of global technology disputes. Here, we highlight five major developments shaping SEP enforcement, licensing, and policy across key jurisdictions....more
Excess carriers face a unique challenge: estimating where a potentially high-value claim will end up before most of the pertinent facts have come to light. This endeavor can feel like predicting the damage a Category 5...more
As discussed in our previous article, Comcast sought mandamus relief after Judge Gilstrap of the Eastern District of Texas denied the company’s motion to dismiss or transfer for improper venue....more
Beginning January 1, 2026, Illinois employers will face expanded obligations as a result of amendments to the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (“IWTA” or “Act”) following the enactment of House Bill 3638. The amendments,...more