Litigation

Virginia AG Declares Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional, Won’t Defend It

Just days after Virginia’s new democratic leadership was sworn in, new Attorney General Mark Herring declared that the state’s ban […]

Cheerleader Seeking Class-Action Against NFL Team

A cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders is asking that her lawsuit – which claims she was underpaid, not given appropriate […]

When Antitrust Disputes Loom, Businesses Need to Make Savvy Arbitration Decisions

Arbitration agreements are now commonplace in contracts, and so are  global antitrust lawsuits, especially multi-party lawsuits alleging price-fixing cartels. This […]

Model Agency Reaches $450K Settlement With Unpaid Interns

In what may be the largest unpaid intern class-action settlement to date, Elite Model Management reached a $450,000 settlement with […]

Former VA Governor, Wife, Indicted By Feds

Former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and his wife were formally charged Jan. 21 with accepting expensive gifts, vacations, loans and […]

Don’t Rely On Your Expert’s Speculation To Save You From Summary Judgment

An expert’s valuation of damages may not be enough to convince a judge.

Win or Lose, Prepare to Pay the Government’s Attorney’s Fees

A federal judge requires parties challenging decisions of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board to pay the government’s attorney’s fees.

Sixth Circuit Issues Shocking Opinion Against ERISA Insurer, Dramatically Changes The ERISA Landscape

An appeals court panel, in an unusual move, awarded the disgorgement of profits earned on wrongfully retained benefits in a disability case, on top of disability benefits and attorneys’ fees.

60,000 Software Workers Target Silicon Valley In Class Action

A class action alleging that seven of the largest Silicon Valley firms, including Apple, Google and Adobe Systems, conspired to […]

Judge Admonishes Law Firm For Egregious Fee Request

A $126,000 fee requested by Mayer Brown in a case that helped  two tenants recover a $6,400 security deposit was […]

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