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Complex IP Litigation Gets an Instruction Manual
April 10, 2014
The intricacies of intellectual property litigation present many challenges, and even experienced attorneys sometimes fail...
April 10, 2014
The intricacies of intellectual property litigation present many challenges, and even experienced attorneys sometimes fail...
Judiciary Looks to Stabilize Financial Position in 2015
April 10, 2014
A representative of the Judicial Conference today expressed strong concerns to Congress about the Judiciary’s long-term...
April 10, 2014
A representative of the Judicial Conference today expressed strong concerns to Congress about the Judiciary’s long-term...
Five Day Mediation Supported $7.5 Million Fee Award for Class Counsel
April 10, 2014
A federal trial court approved attorneys’ fees of $7.5 million for class counsel, which was the maximum agreed to in a settlement that was reached after five all-day mediation sessions; the court rejected defendant’s objection to four senior partners attending each mediation session, as mediation ultimately led to settlement. Moore v. Verizon Communications, Inc., No. C 09-1823 SBA (U.S.D.C. N.D. Cal., February 14, 2014)
April 10, 2014
A federal trial court approved attorneys’ fees of $7.5 million for class counsel, which was the maximum agreed to in a settlement that was reached after five all-day mediation sessions; the court rejected defendant’s objection to four senior partners attending each mediation session, as mediation ultimately led to settlement. Moore v. Verizon Communications, Inc., No. C 09-1823 SBA (U.S.D.C. N.D. Cal., February 14, 2014)
Protecting Trade Secrets Stored in the Cloud
April 10, 2014
As cloud computing has become a ubiquitous part of our personal and professional lives, businesses are rethinking how they...
April 10, 2014
As cloud computing has become a ubiquitous part of our personal and professional lives, businesses are rethinking how they...
Law Practice: From Art to Science
April 9, 2014
No one who believes that their chosen pursuit is an art enjoys being told there’s more science—and process—to it than they think. But that’s what we have in the field of law, explains Daniel Linna, Jr. at ReInvent Law NYC.
April 9, 2014
No one who believes that their chosen pursuit is an art enjoys being told there’s more science—and process—to it than they think. But that’s what we have in the field of law, explains Daniel Linna, Jr. at ReInvent Law NYC.
Anadarko Agrees to Record $5B Environmental Settlement
April 9, 2014
In the U.S. Justice Department’s largest environmental enforcement recovery ever, Kerr-McGee Corp. and its parent Anadarko Petroleum Corp. today agreed to pay $5.15 billion to settle charges that they fraudulently tried to duck responsibility to pay for environmental cleanup after decades of contamination. “Kerr-McGee's businesses all over this country left significant, lasting environmental damage in their wake,” Deputy Attorney General James Cole said in a written statement. “It tried...
April 9, 2014
In the U.S. Justice Department’s largest environmental enforcement recovery ever, Kerr-McGee Corp. and its parent Anadarko Petroleum Corp. today agreed to pay $5.15 billion to settle charges that they fraudulently tried to duck responsibility to pay for environmental cleanup after decades of contamination. “Kerr-McGee's businesses all over this country left significant, lasting environmental damage in their wake,” Deputy Attorney General James Cole said in a written statement. “It tried...
Using Arbitration Clauses in Class Action Settlements
April 9, 2014
Corporations frequently rely on arbitration clauses in contracts to expediently resolve disputes, cut down litigation costs, preserve relationships with business partners and customers, and keep proprietary information private. However, despite their prevalence in other types of contracts, companies rarely use arbitration clauses in class action settlement agreements in California. For many companies, that may be a missed opportunity. The absence of arbitration clauses in class settlements may stem...
April 9, 2014
Corporations frequently rely on arbitration clauses in contracts to expediently resolve disputes, cut down litigation costs, preserve relationships with business partners and customers, and keep proprietary information private. However, despite their prevalence in other types of contracts, companies rarely use arbitration clauses in class action settlement agreements in California. For many companies, that may be a missed opportunity. The absence of arbitration clauses in class settlements may stem...
California Court Rules on Mandatory Arbitration Clauses in Trusts
April 9, 2014
There are not many jurisdictions that have weighed in on the issue of whether arbitration clauses should be mandatory in trusts....
April 9, 2014
There are not many jurisdictions that have weighed in on the issue of whether arbitration clauses should be mandatory in trusts....
Surden: Machine Learning and Law
April 9, 2014
Professor Harry Surden of the University of Colorado has published Machine Learning and Law, Washington Law Review, 89, 87-115 (2014). Here is the abstract: This Article explores the application of machine learning techniques within the practice of law. Broadly speaking “machine learning” refers to computer algorithms that have the ability to “learn” or improve in performance over time on some task. In general, machine learning algorithms are designed to detect patterns in data and then...
April 9, 2014
Professor Harry Surden of the University of Colorado has published Machine Learning and Law, Washington Law Review, 89, 87-115 (2014). Here is the abstract: This Article explores the application of machine learning techniques within the practice of law. Broadly speaking “machine learning” refers to computer algorithms that have the ability to “learn” or improve in performance over time on some task. In general, machine learning algorithms are designed to detect patterns in data and then...
Law By Design: Creative Approaches
April 8, 2014
Margaret Hagan, a fellow at Stanford Law School, spoke about how lawyers can integrate design elements and cross-discipline collaboration to improve client experience.
April 8, 2014
Margaret Hagan, a fellow at Stanford Law School, spoke about how lawyers can integrate design elements and cross-discipline collaboration to improve client experience.
