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Drug & Device News
March 01, 2017
Teva has agreed to pay $520M to settle an FCPA complaint. Here's why.
Med Mal News
March 01, 2017
A look at a potentially chilling attorney sanction in Pennsylvania.
Verdicts
March 01, 2017
In-depth analysis of a case in which a jury did not receive all evidence.
Expert Witnesses: Observing the Limits of Expertise
March 01, 2017
Life-altering opinions are also being offered by file reviewers (work product reviewers), some of whom seem to be oblivious to, or unconcerned about, the inherent limitations of a file reviewer's data.
Bias in Custody Evaluations
March 01, 2017
Evaluator bias can interfere with the noble goals of effective and reliable forensic work and lead to the court being misled.
Standing to Seek Visitation and Custody<br><b><i><font="-1">New York Expands Definition of 'Parent'</b></i></font>
March 01, 2017
In a recent case, New York's highest court held that, where it is shown by clear and convincing evidence that the parties agreed to conceive a child and to raise the child together, the non-biological, non-adoptive partner has standing, as a parent, to maintain a proceeding pursuant to Domestic Relations Law (DRL) Section 70 seeking custody and visitation.
Engaging Lawyers in a Profitable Speaking Initiative
March 01, 2017
The focus of this article is on the public speaking aspect of the content marketing initiative. It provides suggestions that readers can share with motivated attorney presenters who wish to improve results from speaking efforts.
The Evolution of the 'Virtual Law Firm'
March 01, 2017
<b><i>Though 'Virtual Firms' Are on the Decline, Cloud Technology May Be Shifting the Model to Refocus on Lawyer Mobility</b></i><br>The rise of cloud computing in particular has made it possible for attorneys to keep all the technology tools they need to practice on hand at all times, and eschew direct client contact and office space if so desired.
New York Court Sees No Fair Use in <i>Star-Trek</i> Inspired Fan Film
March 01, 2017
The creative story-telling that fueled the passion of fans inspired a number of them to expand the Star Trek universe on their own through "fan films," which can challenge the property owners' efforts to maintain the integrity and appeal of their franchise. If unchecked, unauthorized derivatives could lead to an eventual loss of the copyright and trademark rights that underlie the value of the property.
How Much Did the Federal Circuit Narrow Eligibility for Covered Business Method Review?
March 01, 2017
In November of last year, the Federal Circuit narrowed the types of patents eligible for covered business method review in <i>Unwired Planet, LLC v. Google Inc.</i> The court's decision narrowed what patents are eligible for CBM review, and provided some guidance for future cases.

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