February 28, 2009 | Corporate Counsel
Court Imposes 1-to-1 Punitive Damages RationThe 3rd Circuit follows the lead of the Supreme Court, establishing a 1-to-1 ratio between compensatory and punitive damages.
By Lauren Williamson
5 minute read
February 17, 2009 | Inside Counsel
Facebook Reverts to Old Terms of ServiceAfter a massive outcry, the social networking site reverted to its old Terms of Service agreement regarding rights to posted data.
By Lauren Williamson
3 minute read
February 11, 2009 | Inside Counsel
Controversial Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act Takes EffectNew product safety act takes effect amid a flurry of protest from retailers and manufacturers.
By Lauren Williamson
2 minute read
February 04, 2009 | Inside Counsel
Thousands Rally on Capitol Hill for Union Organizing BillWorkers gather on Capitol Hill urging Congress to pass the Employee Free Choice Act.
By Lauren Williamson
2 minute read
January 27, 2009 | Inside Counsel
Judge Dismisses First Seroquel SuitsA federal judge dismisses the first in a series of lawsuits alleging anti-psychotic drug Seroquel causes diabetes.
By Lauren Williamson
3 minute read
January 21, 2009 | Inside Counsel
Susman Godfrey Files Class Action Against Bank of America and Merrill LynchClass action claims bank officers and directors made false statements leading up to merger.
By Lauren Williamson
2 minute read
October 29, 2002 | Law.com
SEC Issues Rules Regarding Stockholder Approval of Equity PlansThe Securities and Exchange Commission recently issued two releases containing rule changes proposed by the NYSE and Nasdaq regarding stockholder approval of equity-compensation plans. Subject to certain exceptions, the proposed rules contained in both releases will require stockholders to approve all new equity-compensation plans and all material changes to existing equity-compensation plans.
By Bradd L. Williamson, Robin L. Struve and Joseph M. Yaffe
13 minute read
September 23, 2013 | Texas Lawyer
Jump Into the Pool: What it Takes to LeadLeadership means bringing a team; swimming alone isn't leadership. It also takes more lead time and, perhaps most importantly, requires the successful candidate to decide affirmatively that she wants to lead, says Deborah Williamson of Cox Smith Matthews.
By Deborah Williamson
5 minute read
May 19, 2003 | National Law Journal
Executive ExemptionThe Labor Department's new wage and hour regulations are a good start toward bringing labor rules up to date, but they still could use more work.
By Thomas S. Williamson Jr. and Reenah L. Kim
12 minute read
April 26, 2001 | Law.com
Securities Class Actions Vary by Type of DefendantOne quarter of the securities class actions brought in 2000 were filed against companies that have gone public in the past three years. The allegations made in these cases reflect patterns that distinguish them from actions filed against more established issuers. A comparison of suits against "new economy" companies versus older companies provides clear evidence of some of these patterns.
By Brett J. Williamson and Amy J. Longo
10 minute read
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