Litigation

Court Denies Reward For Whistleblower Who Aided Scheme

The whistleblower in a False Claims Act case that settled for $19 million won’t get any of it, said a […]

What Employers Are Concerned About Now: The Littler Survey

In-house counsel, HR professionals and other executives were surveyed to determine which legal and regulatory issues are currently of greatest concern…

Another "Sharing Economy" Employment Suit, And Company Shuts Down

Homejoy joins a list of “sharing-economy” companies, the best known of which is Uber, that have been targeted in similar lawsuits.

Skadden Loses Appeal to Contract Attorney

Temporary lawyers may be eligible for overtime if the work they do is so basic that it doesn’t constitute the […]

7th Circuit Lowers Bar for Cyber Breach Suits

The Seventh Circuit Appeals Court this week reinstated a data breach class action against Neiman Marcus, saying the fact that […]

Partner Overhears Merger Talk At Firm, Is Indicted

A real estate partner in a Philadelphia law firm overheard a colleague discuss a pending merger with the legal assistant […]

Mass Emigration Predicted For Florida

The environmental crisis in parts of Florida, notably the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale corridor, is irreversible, according to an article in the […]

DOJ Ends Battle With Barry Bonds

After years of legal battling with baseball player Barry Bonds, in which the only conviction was overturned by an appeals […]

A Likely Survivor In An NPE Shakeout

The America Invents Act and a number of court decisions have brought a much tougher assertion climate, but…

Texas Supreme Court Strengthens Corporate Confidentiality Rights

Two Texas Supreme Court decisions have narrowed the scope of the Texas Public Information Act , making it easier for companies to protect confidential information.

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