Litigation

Legal Times

Win in Court, but Lose at Taxes?

By Dwight Mersereau and Justin C. Miller | March 17, 2006

A victim of defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy asks for your advice on whether she should pursue legal action. You determine that she has a go

National Law Journal

Clearing the High-Tech Hurdle

By Leonard Post | August 24, 2005

Just when lawyers think they've seen the latest in high-tech trial gizmos designed to dazzle jurors, something new comes along to push the envelope even further. The newest curve: hol

The Associated Press

Members of Procol Harum in Court Battle Over 'A Whiter Shade of Pale'

By Jill Lawless | November 15, 2006

Two former '60s rock stars appeared before a music-loving judge on Monday for a showdown over authorship of one of the decade's most iconic songs. The organ strains of Procol Harum's "A Whit

National Law Journal

Finding Out Where Banks Are 'Citizens'

By Marcia Coyle | December 8, 2005

The meaning of the word "located" was at the heart of a Supreme Court argument last week that could affect a wide range of consumer litigation against national banks. The banking

Litigation Patrol

August 18, 2008

What are the best ways for corporate law departments to keep a handle on outside litigation costs? GC California asked several general counsels and other senior in-house lawyers ar

Examiner's Report Alleges Massive Fraud by Gitto Officials

By Paul Burton | November 11, 2005

A long-awaited independent examiner's report has concluded that officials at the now-defunct Gitto/Global Corp. of Lunenburg, Mass., created fake customers and sales as part of an extensive fr

New York Law Journal

Are Employees' Statements Their Company's as Well?

By Howard E. Heiss and Mark A. Racanelli | June 28, 2006

In a recent criminal case, the antitrust division of the Department of Justice took the position -- and a federal court agreed -- that statements employees make during proffer sessions with the gov

National Law Journal

Beantown's Real Estate Boom Has Firms Jumping

By Sheri Qualters | August 14, 2007

Law firms are cashing in on Boston's robust commercial and development market and adding real estate attorneys to collect the spoils. The building frenzy, coupled with brisk sales of high-ri

The Recorder

Watching the Tech-Media Whirlwind

By Xenia P. Kobylarz | August 10, 2006

Weil, Gotshal & Manges partner Kenneth Steinthal is at the center of the latest copyright battle to pit traditional media against emerging and established companies involved in online content d

The Recorder

Wal-Mart Fails to Kill Wage Class Action

By Justin Scheck | February 7, 2007

It took three 9th Circuit judges 18 months to decide that the country's biggest-ever employment class action can move forward.Despite the delay, when the panel finally ruled Tuesday on wheth