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Trends In Injunctive Relief In Patent Cases Post-eBay
Most companies have heard of patent trolls but some have yet to encounter one of their key tactics - the threat of an injunction. The U.S. Supreme Court, however, recently greatly weakened patent trolls' ability to use that threat as a tool and, thus, has given the power to negotiate back to...
Read MoreMandating Democracy In Corporate Governance: The Right Move?
The Securities and Exchange Commission is clashing with itself over "shareholder access." That term, in plain English, involves providing shareholders with the right to use the company proxy statement to nominate an opposing slate of directors and to use the company proxy card to collect votes for...
Read MoreThe Validity Of A Discovery Subpoena Issued By An Arbitrator To A Third Party
Does an arbitrator have the authority to issue a subpoena to a third party during the discovery phase of arbitration? The answer to this question is surprisingly complex, and depends in part on the threshold issue of which arbitration statute applies. An arbitration will fall under one of two...
Read MoreA Practitioner Brings Some Valuable Light To The Appellate Process
Editor: Would you tell our readers about your professional experience? Mandel: I am a graduate of Indiana University, where I focused on criminal justice and psychology. I thought that Indiana's Kinsey Institute would be a primer for entering the Behavioral Sciences Unit of the FBI, but a love...
Read MoreDay Pitney LLP: Merger Magic - Bringing A Valuable Resource To Corporate Counsel
Editor: Why does the combination of your respective firms to form "Day Pitney" create a valuable new resource for corporate counsel? LaFiura: The merger occurred because clients of both firms have been telling us that they want us to extend our geographic reach and increase our capacity in a...
Read MoreImage Discrimination: Is That Advertising Campaign Really Worth It?
Image discrimination claims have become more and more prevalent. Marketing campaigns that feature young, conventionally attractive models, appearance and grooming standards and customer preference are, in large measure, responsible for the uptick in these kinds of claims. This article explores the...
Read MoreProperty Taxes In New Jersey: Lots Of Questions, Few Answers
Editor: Mr. Stracco, you have spoken and written about the real property tax situation in New Jersey at some length. For starters, why has the problem gotten to be of this magnitude? Stracco: The first point is that property taxes are by nature regressive. The taxpayer is charged without regard...
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