Drug & Device News
December 31, 2014
Updated information about a key case involving contaminated medication.
Will Privacy Come Of Age in 2015?
December 31, 2014
Some 43% of companies report knowing that they experienced a data breach last year. Since breaches are hard to detect, it's safe to say that the other 57% can't be sure whether they were breached or not. One thing that's certain is that big data breaches were the story of 2014 ' and it seems likely that they will keep coming.
Will the Supreme Court Remove <i>Brulotte</i>'s Shadow Over Patent Licensing?
December 31, 2014
Fifty years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the collection of royalties after a patent's expiration constitutes <i>per se</i> patent misuse. Although criticized by scholars, antitrust agencies and the lower courts, <i>Brulotte</i> has not only endured, it has impacted licensing practices in a number of contexts. All that may change, however.
The Pros and Cons of Arbitration
December 31, 2014
Arbitration is the ever-evolving tool of choice for many organizations seeking to resolve disputes without resorting to more costly and time-consuming litigation. In this roundtable, the panel discusses trends, challenges, innovative new models and what the future holds for arbitration.
<b><i>Practice Tip: </i></b>A Primer on Pre-nups
December 31, 2014
The holidays are over and, in the world of family law, that can mean an influx of clients looking for an attorney to prepare or review a premarital agreement in advance of an upcoming June wedding. Drafting or reviewing premarital agreements can, however, be "risky business."
Law Firm Leaders Struggle With Setting Firmwide Rates
December 31, 2014
The collective weight of the new year is upon law firm managing partners, with the season being that of collections, partner compensation and rate-setting. And the latter has proven a bit vexing for firm leaders as they grapple with setting rates in an era where firms span multiple markets and practice concentrations, clients aren't willing to pay the published rates and alternative fee deals are a growing part of firm revenue.
Federal Circuit Tackles RAND Royalty Rates
December 31, 2014
The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, in a case of first impression, ruled that when the patent at issue is a standard essential patent (SEP) and its owner is subject to an obligation to license that patent on reasonable and non-discriminatory (RAND) terms, the jury instructions must discuss the specific obligations of that patentee and not RAND commitments in general.
Recent Developments In Restitution Law
December 31, 2014
The Supreme Court, recently settled an important question on the valuation of loan collateral and, at the opposite end of the complexity spectrum, it addressed restitution under the Violence Against Women Act for possession of child pornography, generating multiple dissents, and offering at least a flavor of how the justices might be inclined to approach the general restitution statutes.
