Litigation

NY Settlement May Inform Pharmaceutical Antitrust Cases

The New York Attorney General reached a settlement in an antitrust case between two generic drug manufacturers that had an […]

Calif. Prop 65 Reform Fizzles

Talk about making California’s Prop 65 more friendly to business has not borne fruit, according to DLA Piper attorneys. Proposition […]

Commercial Disparagement An Increasing Concern In The Age Of Social Media

As brands expand their social media presence, where light-hearted “smack talk” can be encouraged, even rewarded, instances of commercial disparagement are likely to rise. A Massachusetts court’s ruling may make it easier to bring such cases.

Key Governance Decisions From Delaware Courts in 2013

In the Harvard Law School Forum, John L. Reed, a partner at DLA Piper, analyzes some 2013 decisions by the […]

Amazon ‘Free Shipping’ A Ruse, Class Action Claims

A lawsuit filed against internet giant Amazon claims the company encouraged third-party vendors to raise prices by the amount they […]

Interplay Between Arbitration And The Courts

Arbitration and litigation create a complex topography, and navigating it requires understanding and strategy…

More Than Five Years Later, the Bush Administration Is Still Losing Environmental Cases

Five years after the presidency of George W. Bush ended, environmental regulations imposed during that time continue to fail in court.

International Ediscovery: Best Practices Around the World

As eDiscovery laws become increasingly intertwined, legal professionals must constantly push themselves to manage unique international systems with diverse privacy laws.

Trends In Securities Class Action Filings

Next month the Supreme Court will hear argument involving Halliburton Co., considering an issue which may significantly impact the ability of plaintiffs to bring a securities class action.