Tag: legal
How Plaintiff Counsel Ads Create A Mass Tort Fiasco
A recent case involving Johnson & Johnson shows how lawyers will run ads to sway juries against companies in lawsuits. Here’s what you have to know.
Just Say Pay: Public/Private Lawsuits Threaten Companies With Rough Justice
Some of the biggest lawsuits pending in federal courts today involve products that are completely legal, heavily regulated and used by millions of consumers every day. But none of that matters when private lawyers join forces with public entities to sue.
A New Era Of Innovation – In The Legal Department
While litigation finance is still in its infancy in the U.S., it is growing explosively: its use has grown five-fold since 2013.
When Your Law Firm Becomes The News
CEOs shouldn’t avoid a good law firm simply because one of its clients is the subject of bad publicity, experts say, but be advised of the challenges it will pose to your company.
Ignorance Is No Defense In The Wake Of Wells Fargo
U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar’s decision to hold Wells Fargo directors accountable for missing signs of fraudulent practices is shaking up boardrooms.
Using Trade Secret Protection to Build Shareholder Value
Many companies fail to capture the trade secrets in their own organizations, but by deliberately identifying and protecting them, companies can increase profits and shareholder value.
The Good and the Bad of the Supreme Court’s Landmark Patent...
Executives at some of America's biggest tech companies and retailers are breathing a sigh of relief, while many in the pharmaceutical sector aren't happy.
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CEO Outlook Dips Further Amid Midterm Elections
Chief Executive’s most recent reading of CEO confidence in future business conditions slipped from 7 out of 10 in October to 6.9 in November. It was a new low for 2018 as business leaders begin to prepare for a possible downturn ahead.
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