On the last day of 2016, I found myself stomping around my mother’s kitchen, convinced that my husband of 21 years was going to leave me for a Kenyan climbing guide. ‘He does love those mountains,’ Mum agreed. ‘But he’s a decent man. He might only leave you for a short while.’ A thought struck …
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Sponsored Content: TITLE IX Q&A: How to Protect your Educational Institution from Litigation
Most business leaders have heard of the law known as “Title IX,” but few understand the broader context of the statute or how it may be relevant outside of collegiate sports. Clark Hill attorneys Erin C. Galbally, Marshall W. Grate and Nicole M. Paterson specialize in handling matters relating to Title IX (officially known as …
Wells Fargo’s looming $1 billion mortgage litigation settlement brings down 3Q earnings – HousingWir…
Wells Fargo saw a drop in its third-quarter earnings from both the previous quarter and the previous year due to its previously disclosed $1 billion pre-crisis mortgage litigation regulatory investigation. An article by Laura Keller and Dakin Campbell for Bloomberg explained Wells Fargo is of the last of the global lenders to reach an accord …
Can Arbitration Solve Tech Sector's Litigation Cost Concerns?
A recent report identifies budgeting and time as major concerns for tech companies during litigation. Arbitration is an answer, says the report, but pros and cons exist for both dispute resolution mechanisms. A new report from the Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center (SVAMC) and the Global Technology Dispute Resolution Council documented some of the technology …
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Bitcoin and share trading app Plus500 faces litigation over ‘rigging’ claims – ABC Online
Posted October 22, 2017 07:30:00 Photo: The Plus500 trading platform has been heavily promoted on social media. (Getty Images: Jie Zhao/Corbis) Related Story: I stole $130,000 from work for my addiction. No one guessed I had a problem Related Story: Corporate watchdog cracks down on CFD advertising An online trading platform allowing users to place …
Spinal Tap creators amend their Vivendi litigation, add Universal … – Complete Music Update
Artist News Business News Labels & Publishers Legal Top Stories By Chris Cooke | Published on Friday 20 October 2017 The four creators of ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ have filed amendments to their ongoing litigation against Universal Music owner Vivendi. The new filings make new and more specific allegations against the French entertainment conglomerate, while …
Litigation 2017: Discussion
Litigation 2017: Discussion Who’s Who Legal brings together Martin Bernet and Colette Wilkins to discuss issues facing litigation lawyers and their clients today, including recent legislative developments, the increase in arbitration-related litigation work and what the future holds for the practice area. What legislative developments, if any, have occurred …
Locke Lord Article: Five Best Practices in Defending a Company in Patent Litigation
1. Unlearn the case from the Complaint; learn it from the Client. The Complaint is the first voice you will hear about the case. Many roads begin there, but that is not the case, not your Client’s case. Your Client’s history begins before the Complaint was filed. Much like a jury must listen to both …
Law firm Farah & Farah fined $9 million by federal court over tobacco litigation
First Coast News , WTLV 7:01 PM. EDT October 19, 2017 PHOTO: Farah & Farah law firm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Federal judges handed down $9,164,404.12 in fines Wednesday on prominent Jacksonville litigation firm, Farah & Farah, P.A. The judges’ order states 1,250 frivolous tobacco claims were filed by Farah & Farah and the Wilner Firm …
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Could Weinstein Accusations Lead to Delaware Derivative Litigation? – Law.com
Harvey Weinstein. Delaware legal observers this week acknowledged the possibility that derivative litigation stemming from damning allegations of sexual misconduct against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein could spill into the Delaware Court of Chancery, which would have jurisdiction over suits involving the Delaware-incorporated company Weinstein helped to found. However, critical questions remained regarding Weinstein Co.’s corporate governance structure …
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