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Technology: 5 things emerging tech companies should know about litigation

Intellectual property litigation and related business litigationcan impact a technology company's business strategic planning and options.
6 minute read

Inside Counsel

Is Facebook the new town square?

According to the 4th Circuit, Facebook liking is sufficient speech to warrant protection under the First Amendment.
3 minute read

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Litigation: The hybrid fact/expert witness is a trap for the unwary

The amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure can be a minefield when dealing with hybrid witnesses, but some simple steps will help you safely through.
5 minute read

Inside Counsel

Litigation: The hurdles of seeking discovery from non-parties based in China

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Hague Convention are useful tools for discovery abroad, but what happens if Chinese officials don't comply?
5 minute read

International Edition

LSB drops HSF over cost estimates on QASA judicial review

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has brought in Field Fisher Waterhouse to replace Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) as its adviser to defend the controversial Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (QASA) in a judicial review. HSF was representing the LSB on the case, brought by the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) against the advocacy scheme, after the board approved the introduction of a grading system for advocates in the criminal courts.
2 minute read

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FDIC files objection to Bank of America mortgage settlement

On Oct. 9, the FDIC filed an objection to the settlement, asking that the terms be renegotiated to be more equitable for all involved.
5 minute read

International Edition

Sidley Austin snaps up Weil partner as Texas exodus continues

The exodus of partners from Weil Gotshal & Manges' Texas offices has continued, as the New York-based firm continues to push through a major redundancy process. On Monday (7 October) Sidley Austin confirmed it had recruited Weil's Dallas-based private equity and M&A partner Scott Parel - the latest in a string of hires from the firm.
2 minute read

Inside Counsel

Mortgage group concerned about payment structures for fines

A group of mortgage bond investors has penned a letter to the DOJ, asking it to prevent any bank from using mortgage-backed security adjustments to pay fines.
4 minute read

International Edition

Saudi Arabia allows first women to practise in Kingdom's courts

Saudi Arabia has permitted its first group of women to practise law in the Kingdom's courts. Four female lawyers were granted licences by the Ministry of Justice on Sunday, allowing them to change their status from legal consultants to attorneys, according to local media.
2 minute read

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Facts & Figures: Corporate Directors need more IT knowledge

From diversity in corporate counsel to risk concerns, an inside look at the numbers that count
10 minute read

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