Litigation

Barry Bonds’ Obstruction Of Justice Appeal Back Before Court

September 18, 2014

More than a decade after he testified before a grand jury regarding illegal performance-enhancing drugs, Barry Bonds is seeking to […]

Big State Court Victory For Tesla’s Retail Model

September 17, 2014

The Massachusetts Supreme Court rejected the Massachusetts State Automobile Dealers Association’s challenge to Tesla’s direct-to-consumer sales model. The logic of […]

Letterman Intern Says ‘Beguiling Legion Of Lawsuit-Hungry Lawyers’ Pressed Her To Sue

September 17, 2014

Less than a week after filing a proposed class action against CBS and David Letterman’s production company, a former intern […]

CA’s Draconian Consumer Contract Renewal Law

September 17, 2014

All company services stemming from the offending renewal will be deemed “an unconditional gift” and payments will be refunded.

Flash Boy’s Luck Runs Out: Aleynikov Takes His Legal Fees Battle Back To Trial Court

September 16, 2014

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a settlement that would have saddled Goldman Sachs with the legal fees of its former high-frequency trading guru Sergey “Flash Boy” Aleynikov, saying Goldman’s fine print on the matter must be further examined by lower courts.

Arbitration Agreement On Barnes & Noble’s Website Not Enforceable

September 16, 2014

A customer at Barnes & Noble’s website was never asked to click a box indicating he agreed to the site’s Terms of Service, leading the Ninth Circuit Court to deny the arbitration clause it contained.

Another Appeals Court Eases Whistleblower Pleading Standards

September 16, 2014

At least a half dozen appeals courts have now ruled that the whistleblower does not have to identify a specific false claim in the complaint, as long as the complaint describes…

Concussion Claims Could Cost NFL Up To $950M

September 16, 2014

Estimates indicate the NFL may be on the hook for up to $950 million to resolve injury claims from former […]

Rare Dissent At SEC May Signal Disclosure Crackdown

September 16, 2014

Aguilar said he considered the settlement emblematic of a broader trend, in which fraud charges are downgraded to books and records and internal control charges.

Tips For Writing Solid Supplier Agreements

September 15, 2014

By failing to think them through at the outset, companies lay the groundwork for lost profits and possible liability.

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