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Litigation Served Today, Trial Tomorrow

Served Today, Trial Tomorrow You could be in trial tomorrow on a case that was filed last week. This has been a surprising reality for clients – and lawyers. A special provision in the California Corporations Code Section 709, requires a trial to begin within five days once an action to determine the validity of […]

Intellectual Property, Litigation and Patent Litigation Group Protecting Ownership of Your Property: The Importance of Employment Agreements

Protecting Ownership of Your Property: The Importance of Employment Agreements A recent decision from the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, Stanford University v. Roche, 516 F.3d 1003 (Fed. Cir. 2009), highlights the importance of employment agreements in protecting the ownership of intellectual property. In Roche, the Federal Circuit faced the issue of whether Stanford University […]

Litigation Business Law News: The Business Divorce

The Business Divorce by Michael Gold Copyright © Business Law News Issue 1 2010. Reprinted with permission To view this article, click here. A Painful ExperienceOne of the most painful events any business owner can experience is a “business divorce.” What is this? It’s when partners split up, a key partner dies or leaves on […]

Litigation Jolt Digest, Harvard Journal of Law and Technology: School Punishment of Online Speech: Evans v. Bayer

In School Punishment of Online Speech: Evans v. Bayer, Stuart Tubis reports on Evans v. Bayer, No. 08-61952-CIV-GARBER (S.D. Fla. February 12, 2010), which deals with what forms of online speech a school can and cannot regulate.

Litigation Continuing Education of the Bar: California Summary Judgment

James Neudecker co-authored “California Summary Judgment,” published by Continuing Education of the Bar.

Litigation Jolt Digest, Harvard Journal of Law and Technology: Court Suppresses Email Evidence in Bear Sterns Case

In Court Suppresses Email Evidence in Bear Sterns Case, Stuart Tubis discusses U.S. v. Cioffi, et al., Case No. 08-CR-415 (FB) (E.D.N.Y. Oct. 26, 2009), in which The Eastern District of New York granted defendant Matthew Tannin’s motion to suppress evidence obtained from his personal Gmail account.

Intellectual Property, Litigation and Professional Liability Defense Andrews’ Professional Liability Litigation Reporter: Removal Of Non-Diversity-Based Malpractice Claims To Federal Court — A New Approach?

Removal Of Non-Diversity-Based Malpractice Claims To Federal Court — A New Approach? By Amy Lerner Hill and Rod Berman According to attorneys Amy Lerner Hill and Rod Berman of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Marmaro, patent-related malpractice claims are being placed into federal courts with increasing frequency. The authors discuss the roots of this trend and […]

Litigation Multiple Publications: The California Supreme Court Adopts the ‘Sophisticated User’ Doctrine

James Neudecker co-authored an article titled “The California Supreme Court Adopts the ‘Sophisticated User’ Doctrine,” published by multiple publications.

Discovery Technology Group™ and Litigation Law.com: Hit "Delete" to Prevent EDD Disaster

Overview The volume of e-discovery and its costs continue to rise for corporations, law firms and even solo attorneys. This phenomena has triggered a plethora of articles on the pitfalls and potential problems in EDD for the uninitiated or unaware. Frequently missing from the discussion, however, is practical experience and analysis from the trenches. This […]

Discovery Technology Group™ and Litigation Legal Times and Texas Lawyer: E-Discovery Essentials for In-Housers

Overview Many lawyers are overwhelmed with the new federal rules governing electronic discovery. It’s no wonder: Effective compliance with the new rules requires a fundamental understanding of how digital technology works; sufficient skill to manage the identification, harvesting and production of electronic information; and an ability to communicate with the court, opposing counsel, outside litigation […]