The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Hillary Weinstein | October 11, 2018
For many plaintiffs lawyers practicing in New Jersey, the N.J. Truth-in-Consumer-Contract, Warranty and Notice Act (TCCWNA) ,colloquially pronounced “TIC-wa-na”) had, until recently, provided a way for consumers in class actions to add a count to an already-existing action under the Consumer Fraud Act (CFA).
Daily Business Review | Commentary
By Wifredo A. Ferrer and Michael E. Hantman | October 10, 2018
Historically, many companies failed to create and implement anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, and sexual harassment compliance and training programs.
By Jason Grant | October 10, 2018
Under New York law “where an assignment of fraud or other tort claims is intended … with the conveyance of a contract or note, there must be some language … that evinces that intent and effectuates the transfer of such rights,” the First Department panel said.
Delaware Business Court Insider | News
By Tom McParland | October 9, 2018
The Delaware Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that mergers involving a controlling shareholder qualify for review under the business judgment rule if two key procedural protections are adopted prior to economic negotiations, rejecting a proposed bright-line rule that would have made it easier for plaintiffs to challenge conflicted transactions.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Chaya Weinberg-Brodt | October 9, 2018
New York has positioned itself as an attractive forum for resolution of international commercial disputes, with flexible rules permitting contracting parties to agree to procedures specific to their needs. That choice works best for parties who take the necessary time in advance to negotiate not only choice of forum, but also the procedural mechanisms of their choice.
New Jersey Law Journal | Analysis
By Steven I. Adler and Lauren X. Topelsohn | October 5, 2018
Who's on first? What's on second? Withdrawal liability litigation is like no other lawsuit.
By Rowan Bennett | October 5, 2018
The latest addition to Freshfield's criminal law team comes after the Magic Circle firm hired a new Germany white-collar defense head earlier this year.
By R. Robin McDonald | October 2, 2018
U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg scolded lawyers representing the music recording industry and their opposing counsel for "a glut of issues slathered on the court" and an "onslaught of motions" that has stalled the case.
Delaware Business Court Insider | News
By Tom McParland | October 2, 2018
The Delaware Court of Chancery on Monday allowed Fresenius SE to walk away from its planned $4.3 billion deal to acquire generic drugmaker Akorn Inc., ruling that a series of regulatory compliance issues at Akorn had allowed Fresenius to terminate the merger.
Delaware Business Court Insider | News
By Tom McParland | October 1, 2018
An attorney for Papa John's founder John Schnatter said Monday that he was confident his client would obtain access to company records related to his ouster from the pizza chain, in a multifaceted legal battle playing out in the Delaware Court of Chancery.
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