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Third-party liability still lurks
One of the points of franchising is to share in the benefits, but steer clear of the liabilities, of a franchise business. But courts have shown a troubling lack of consistency on how they deal with questions of vicarious liability and the question of agency, often leaving that question to the jury. Different tests of agency apply in different situations.Weil Slashes 60 Associates, 110 Staffers
Citing a drop in demand for premium legal services that he called the "new normal," Weil, Gotshal & Manges managing partner Barry Wolf announced Monday that the firm is trimming associate head count by 7 percent, laying off 110 non-lawyer employees, hitting some partners with "meaningful compensation adjustments," and reducing its complex commercial litigation practice in Houston and Boston.Daily Decision Service Alert: Vol. 21, No. 240 – December 12, 2012
Daily decision alert.The Churn: Lateral Moves and Promotions in The Am Law 200
At $205 Million, Report Finds a Decline in Lobbying Spending
In 2012, groups spent $205 million to lobby state and local governments, the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics said in a March 28 report - $15 million less than the 2011 total.How to Unearth and Use Information About Settlement Credits
Finding out what kind of settlement credit a nonsettling defendant may be entitled to is part of the defense attorney's job. Generally, plaintiffs willingly provide settlement information, though some do so only grudgingly or at the last possible moment. However, litigators still must be vigilant to make sure the plaintiff provides all relevant settlement information, advise attorneys Jose A. Berlanga and John S. Gray.With some IP licenses, there are antitrust pitfalls
To maximize the value of intellectual property, firms often use licensing arrangements and find willing partners to exploit, develop, market and promote the technology fully. Although licensing arrangements are typically pro-competitive, they are receiving increasing scrutiny by the antitrust enforcement agencies and the courts.Selecting Non-Neutral Arbitrators in a Multiparty Dispute
In some cases, parties elect a process in which they agree to the selection of two "non-neutral arbitrators" who together select a "neutral arbitrator." The notion of a non-neutral arbitrator is often deemed offensive, particularly in international arbitrations. An additional complication arises when the arbitration agreement calls for the appointment of non-neutral arbitrators in cases where there are multiple parties. This article explores that situation,Ohio power company agrees to pay $4.6 billion to reduce emissions blamed for acid rain
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