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Rembrandt and Frans Hals: Two Great Painters Demonstrate Demeanor Affects Litigation
Rembrandt and Hals, frequent litigants, demonstrate what every litigator knows, or should know: character and behavior of a party and counsel—trustworthiness, reliability and civility—can significantly influence the outcome of litigation.The Role of ADR in Patent Licensing Agreements
It is crucial that patent licensing agreements be properly structured to ensure that the intention of the parties is clearly described and that the structure of the agreement comports with the rigid and ever-evolving laws governing these contracts.FTC Ruling Bans Noncompete Agreements ... For Now
Whether the final rule survives legal challenges or not, employers should still identify their confidential and trade secret information and ensure the company reasonably protects this information. Employers should also take steps to ensure departing employees have not retained such information for the benefit of the new employer.Columbia University Cancels University-Wide Commencement
The university is focusing its resources on keeping the school ceremonies "safe, respectful and running smoothly," according to a separate May 6 announcement regarding commencement.The Sword of Damocles and Relation Back: The Meaning of 'Good Cause'
The relation back component of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15(c) is like a sword of Damocles. Whether a plaintiff in good faith can file an amended complaint pursuant to Rule 15(c), which relates back to the time before the statute of limitations expired, can be the difference between the "life and death" for an action of malpractice versus a good night's sleep and no worries for the filling attorney.View more book results for the query "*"
Nonbinding Arbitration: Finding a Way to Resolution
Regardless of why the case gets referred to nonbinding arbitration, the referral adds an additional layer of preparation and expense to the litigation process. As such, it makes sense for lawyers to use this opportunity to develop the strengths and weaknesses of their case and posture it for resolution.Arguing Class Actions: Returning to the Plain Meaning of 'Predominance'
Arguing Class Actions is a monthly column for the National Law Journal written by DiCello Levitt's Adam J. Levitt.Singapore Firm Pays $1.3M in Bitcoin After Cyber Attack
The incident follows a ransomware attack on the Singapore Law Society's private network system in May last year.