Putting Limits on Patent Trolling: An Infringement Litigator's Perspective

Expert Guest Entry by Stephen D. Rosenberg, Orginally Published on BostonErisaLaw The whole question of patent trolling, and the concern over it, is an issue that has gnawed at me for some time, having defended small companies against patent infringement claims by competing manufacturers and having prosecuted licensing disputes on behalf of non-manufacturing, but inventive,…

ACI's Legal and Compliance Forum on Privacy & Security of Consumer and Employee Information

The premier event for privacy officers, in-house counsel, senior executives, and outside attorneys specializing in data privacy, cyber security, and information security return to Washington, DC for its 14th installment.   When: Thursday, January 16 to Friday, January 17, 2014 Where:  Washington Plaza Hotel, Washington, DC To Learn More, Visit: http://americanconference.com/privacy   Live Industry News    …

Arbitration Clause In Collective Bargaining Agreement Doesn’t Cover Statutory Claims, Court of Appeal Rules

Expert Guest Entry by Michael A. S. Newman, Originally published on employmentlawobserver.com  In Mendez v. Mid-Wilshire Health Care Center, the California Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District held that the arbitration provision in a collective bargaining agreement governing a plaintiff’s employment did not apply to statutory discrimination claims. Plaintiff, Mendez, was a nurse’s assistant who filed a…

Michael A.S. Newman

Michael Newman is a litigation partner in Barger & Wolen’s Los Angeles office. He is involved in a broad range of litigation matters, including insurance coverage disputes, bad faith liability actions, class actions and contractual disputes. Mr. Newman is a regular guest columnist for the Los Angeles Daily Journal and the San Francisco Daily Journal,…

Weekly Industry News – China & Singapore: Legal, Regulatory & Compliance

The latest on China’s airline expand, Singapore denies Marzuki’s claim about corruption and more. China says it will take measures to uphold its information security in wake of NSA allegations by Associated Press on WashingtonPost China said Wednesday that it would take steps to protect its data better in the wake of allegations that the U.S. National…

ACI's Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Controlled Substances Forum

  When: Thursday, January 16 to Friday, January 17, 2014 Where: The Washington Plaza Hotel, Washington D.C To Learn More, Visit: http://americanconference.com/controlledsubstances Live Industry News   Follow @ACI_Pharma     Join ACI’s Pharmaceutical /Biotech / Life Sciences Experts Group   Industry News U.S. Recommends Tighter Control on Hydrocodone Pain Pills by Anna Edney & Elizabeth Lopatto Posted on Bloomberg.com Vicodin and other…

ACI's 9th National Forum on Prepaid Card Compliance

Be a part of the premier legal and compliance event for the prepaid card industry     When: Thursday, January 30 to Friday, January 31, 2014 Where: Washington Plaza Hotel, Washington, DC To Learn More, Visit: http://americanconference.com/PrepaidCardDC   Live Industry News   Follow @ACI_Finance   Join ACI’s Financial Services LinkedIn Group   Industry News   Fed Tells Judge…

Weekly Industry News – Employment Law

The latest on FMLA liability, Toys “R” Us EOCC Disability discrimination suit and more. Employers Should Be Aware Of The Risks Of Unexpected FMLA Liability by R. Michelle Tatum on jdsupra.com Executive Summary:   While most companies are aware of the liability they may face if they violate the FMLA, a recent decision from the Eleventh Circuit serves as…

Weekly Industry News – FCPA & International Trade

The latest on Siemens Whistleblower challenge, DoJ investigation of the National Geographic Society and more. Siemens Prevails In Whistleblower Challenge – Demonstrates Of The Importance Of Internal Reporting By John Lovallo on jsupra.com This week, Siemens won a rare courtroom victory when a federal judge ruled that a former employee could not sue the company for wrongful termination under Dodd-Frank’s…