The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Kevin C. Alexandersen | January 24, 2019
It has become commonplace in many jurisdictions for plaintiffs attorneys to make settlement demands far in excess of the verdict potential—hoping a defendant will throw settlement dollars in an effort to bring a reasonable number to resolve the case.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Lizzy McLellan | January 23, 2019
John Pierce says he negotiated with Philadelphia attorney Bruce Chasan over the fees, but they never agreed on settlement terms.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky | January 23, 2019
In their International Litigation column, Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky write: Although fraudulently obtained arbitral awards are no doubt unenforceable in virtually every country, proving the taint of fraud presents legal and evidentiary challenges. A recent series of cases involving an award against the Republic of Kazakhstan shows the difficulties that can confront award debtors seeking denial of enforcement of awards against them on grounds of violation of public policy based on fraud.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Frank Kosir Jr. | January 23, 2019
Pennsylvania courts have recently handed down several important decisions in the realm of real estate law that provide context for future cases. Below, I will talk about two significant cases.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By James M. Beck | January 23, 2019
In Dittman v. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, ___ A.3d ___, 2018 WL 6072199 (Pa. Nov. 21, 2018), in the context of cyberhacking litigation, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court changed, and considerably restricted, the scope of the so-called “economic loss doctrine (ELD).
By Catherine Wilson | January 23, 2019
In a short survey, we're asking for your thoughts on the state of civility in the legal profession.
Delaware Business Court Insider | Commentary
By K. Tyler O'Connell | January 23, 2019
The implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing inheres in all contracts governed by Delaware law. In some circumstances, the implied covenant may apply to fill “gaps” in an agreement consistent with the parties' reasonable expectations at the time of contracting.
Connecticut Law Tribune | Poll
By Michael Marciano | January 23, 2019
In a short survey, we're asking for your thoughts on the state of civility in the legal profession.
By Ross Todd | January 22, 2019
Girardi, better known to reality TV fans as the husband of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Erika Jayne, was hit with a lawsuit by Mill Valley-based Law Finance Group on Jan. 17.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Rob Maier | January 22, 2019
In his Intellectual Property column, Rob Maier discusses a recent Federal Circuit decision, which highlights the important role of establishing secondary meaning for marks that fall within certain categories of marks that are excluded by default from federal registration absent such proof.
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