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The Legal Intelligencer

Navigating Choppy Waters for the Government Contractor's Defense in Trump Age

Companies contracting with the federal government should be aware that significant changes are likely under the Trump administration in the manner in which the government solicits and funds contracts and the extent to which the government recognizes knowledge of risks related to the goods or services subject to such contracts. When faced with litigation involving government contracts, companies often employ the Government Contractor's Defense, which shields a contractor that has complied with reasonably precise government specifications from liability provided the contractor has warned the government of risks not otherwise known to the government.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

While Phila. Waits on Amazon, Lots To Be Gained From Focusing on Israeli Tech Sector

Across the United States, many regions—including very notably our own—have been lining up and spending significant attention and resources on the bidding for Amazon HQ2. Companies, researchers and investors worldwide are rightfully focusing on Amazon and other U.S. tech companies. At the same time, significant numbers of savvy tech players are increasing attention on Israel as a source of innovation, talent and exciting new companies.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

$50M Punitives Award Tossed in Lockheed Martin Age Discrimination Case

A $50 million punitive damages award against Lockheed Martin in a former employee's age discrimination suit is a "miscarriage of justice," a Camden, New Jersey, federal judge said when she ordered a new trial on punitive damages only.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Uncommon Merger Challenges

Antitrust columnist Elai Katz writes: Surprising some observers, the new leadership at the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice has brought a couple of noteworthy merger cases over the last few months.
11 minute read

New York Law Journal

Former Business Manager Charged With Defrauding $2M From Oneworld Alliance

Randy Wang is alleged to have purchased more than $2 million in electronics on the company card, while a civil suit in state Civil Court alleges he may have tricked the company into wiring him $600,000 owed to an outside vendor.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

With Luttig as GC, Boeing Lands Fleet of Former SCOTUS Clerks

Boeing's executive vice president and general counsel J. Michael Luttig has been staffing the company's law department with former U.S. Supreme Court law clerks.
13 minute read

Law.com

Here are the Top 10 Best Paying Industries for GCs

Want to make more cash as a general counsel? You might want to think about getting your next gig in one of these sectors.
5 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Judge Awards Spirit $11M in Boeing Indemnification Row

A Delaware Superior Court judge on Tuesday awarded Spirit AeroSystems Inc. $11 million in attorney fees and expenses for successfully defending a lawsuit stemming from The Boeing Co.'s sale of three manufacturing facilities to the Kansas-based aircraft maker in 2005.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

Airline Defendants to Pay $95 Million in 9/11 Settlement

Insurers for American Airlines, United Airlines and other aviation defendants have agreed to pay $95 million to settle claims that security lapses led planes to be hijacked in the Sept. 11 attacks.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Morgan Lewis International Trade Co-Leader Tells Clients to Get Ready for CFIUS Reform

One prominent adviser on cross-border matters that involve national security issues, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius partner Giovanna Cinelli, said the reform push will mean more worries for dealmakers involved in transactions that could involve high-technology, big data or critical infrastructure, in particular.
30 minute read

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