Litigation

Supreme Court Won’t Review Case Holding CEO Personally Liable for FLSA Violations

The Supreme Court will not review a case in which the CEO of a grocery chain was held personally liable […]

Inconsistent Patent Venue Decisions May Give Trolls the Advantage

There had been a trend of venue transfer approvals for companies fending off patent assertion suits, often filed in plaintiff-friendly […]

In Coverage Dispute, No Slack For An Honest Mistake

When The Saint Consulting Group was sued by a client, it sent notice of the claim to its insurance agent, […]

Lawson Whistleblower Case Is A Shot Across The Bow Of Private Contractors

The Supreme Court has held that whistleblower protections under Sarbanes-Oxley cover employees of privately-held contractors to public companies, as well […]

Illegal Union-Management Deal Alleged At VW Plant

Three employees at the Volkswagen assembly plant in Chattanooga have sued the automaker and the UAW.

GM Has Close Ties to Outside Counsel Tapped to Investigate Recall Scandal

King & Spalding, a law firm GM used to defend against lawsuits alleging a car defect led to fatal accidents, […]

Google, Viacom Settle $1 Billion YouTube Lawsuit

Google and Viacom announced today they have reached a settlement in a $1 billion copyright lawsuit that has lasted more […]

Can You Keep a Secret? Confidentiality Clauses in Settlement Agreements Are For Real

A Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice attorney breaks down a recent Florida appellate decision that serves as an example to employers of what to consider about confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements both before—and after—settling a case, and provides best practices.

The Supreme Court Signals It May Level the Playing Field in Securities Class Actions

In oral arguments, Supreme Court justices sent a strong signal that they would not overrule the fraud-on-the-market presumption established in Basic Inc. v. Levinson, but may strengthen defendants’ ability to contest class certification.

To Native or Not to Native, That Is the Question

Responding to document requests in native formats, as opposed to TIFF or PDF, could save tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. A Foley & Lardner attorney helps troubleshoot the process.

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