Litigation

Banks, Retailers Face Off Over Debit Transactions

The Federal Reserve is appealing a court decision that struck down a 21-cent per swipe fee on debit card transactions. […]

Brief Writing For An iPad Judge

More judges are reading briefs on iPads or tablets, and The Columbia Business Law Review has a few formatting tips […]

Snowboarders Sue Ski-Only Resort

One of the few resorts left in the U.S. to cater only to skiers, Alta Ski Lifts Company in Utah […]

$1.5 Billion Lead Paint Award Breaks Precedent

A judge in a California state court has ordered three corporate defendants – Sherwin Williams, ConAgra and NL Industries – […]

Federal Court Judges See Salary Leap 14 Percent

All federal court judges will see five-figure raises this year as a lawsuit challenging pay freezes dating back to 1995 […]

SEC Enforcement Prognosis For 2014

A seasoned SEC observer looks ahead to 2014 and what the SEC’s enforcement priorities are likely to be, based on […]

U.S. Tax Court Decision Shows Importance of Carefully Drafting Settlement Agreements

A recent U.S. Tax Court case demonstrated, once again, the importance of carefully crafting settlement agreements in emotional distress damages cases.

Class Action – Damages and Class Treatment – 2013 Year in Review

Theories of injury and damages rose as deciding factors at the class certification stage of litigation and whether plaintiffs are able to prove damages on a class-wide basis in 2013.

A Peek Around the Curtain: A False Claims Act Settlement for Avoiding Customs Charges

Diversion for inbound products to the U.S. may be a significant compliance issue for companies to be aware of.

For Executives, This May Have Been The Most Frightening Holding Of 2013

Why is an appeals court holding on parent corporation liability in tort for tortious interference with the contract of a subsidiary so alarming?

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