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On April 25, 2016, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle agreed to a $190 million settlement with Bank of America in connection with multiple lawsuits filed in 2010 stemming from the sale of hundreds of millions of dollars of RMBS.

Recent updates to the federal independent dispute resolution process under the No Surprises Act have introduced significant operational changes affecting how payment disputes are processed and resolved.

An Executive Order is driving federal agencies toward fixed-price contracts, fundamentally shifting risk from government to contractors. This policy change raises critical questions about pricing strategies, performance obligations, and dispute resolution in government contracting. Understanding these dynamics is essential for contractors navigating this evolving landscape.

Hosts Rich Assmus and Kristine Young examine the dramatic transformation of Schedule A litigation, from its emergence as an efficient mechanism for combating online counterfeiting to recent judicial decisions that have fundamentally challenged its procedural validity. The episode explores landmark rulings including Eicher Motors and Kangol v. Hangzhou Chuanyue, analyzing how courts are rebalancing IP enforcement efficiency...

When facing the need to petition the 9th Circuit for a discretionary interlocutory appeal in federal court, understanding the procedural requirements becomes critical. This column examines the specific rules governing appeals by permission, including petitions under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure rule 23(f) for class-action certification orders, and explores the intricacies of Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure rule 5.

John J. Haggerty was featured in the Global Arbitration Review article, "CAS Panel Reduces Sharapova Ban."

The Appellate Division, First Department ruled that proof that the wooden dunnage pulled the plaintiff down 3.5′ to the loading dock floor was entitled to summary judgment on Labor Law §240(1)

The decision is a clear illustration of the English courts' readiness to enforce English law governed arbitration agreements and protect the parties’ agreed method of dispute resolution...

Foundation For Sustainable Rule Of Law Initiatives

On September 7, 2012, ALJ Rogers granted complainant Microchip Technology Incorporated, and respondents Intersil Corporation, Zilker Labs LLC, and Techwell LLC’s joint motion to terminate Inv. No. 337-TA-840.

Michael Wexler was interviewed July 25 on a What Happens Next in Six Minutes Podcast,

A claim listing is required when there is a change to an existing claim, cancellation of an existing claim or addition of a new claim and that listing must include a complete listing of all claims ever presented.

If you cannot make either of the timeliness statements set forth in 37 C.F.R. § 1.97(e), one cannot file a QPIDS submission to have an IDS considered after payment of the issue fee.

Attorney J.P. Diener explores the gap between what clients anticipate when entering litigation and what actually unfolds during the legal process. This webinar examines common misconceptions about litigation timelines...

When giving a testimony, everything a witness says will be recorded and taken down word-for-word. This article discusses the importance of advising a witness on how to prepare for this and gives basic steps to follow to avoid creating problems on the record.

On December 31, 2014, the FTC settled charges with an app maker who allegedly deceived consumers with claims that messages and images sent through its service would disappear after they were viewed...

A rent-to-own retailer agreed to pay $25 million to California customers and $3.4 million in civil penalties to settle a consumer protection and privacy suit.

Disputes are no longer confined to courtrooms. They surface in boardrooms, in the media and across global operations, often without warning. As the boundaries of liability, ethics and reputation continue to blur, organisations need forward‑looking strategies that anticipate exposure and strengthen decision‑making.