Litigation

Antitrust precedent may be set in Chinese vitamin C settlement

By Julie Beck | May 22, 2012

A groundbreaking antitrust case is taking place over something so small as a vitamin.
Facebook users sue company for $15 billion

By Cathleen Flahardy | May 21, 2012

It’s been a week of ups and downs—mostly ups—for Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Adidas sues shoemaker, says rival’s stripes are too similar

By Alex Vorro | May 18, 2012

Big things are afoot in Portland, Ore. Athletic merchandise giant Adidas AG filed a lawsuit this week in federal court seeking to stop a skateboarding equipment maker and regional sporting goods retail chain from selling shoes allegedly too similar in design to its own.
Cariou v. Prince tests the meaning of “fair use”

By Cathleen Flahardy | May 18, 2012

In 2008, artist Richard Prince came under fire for his use of another artist’s work within his own.
Skechers settles toning-shoes suit for millions

By Cathleen Flahardy | May 17, 2012

While Kim Kardashian may have the curves that some (not all) women desire, she didn’t get them from wearing Skechers—regardless of what she says.
Litigation: First criminal charges filed in the BP oil spill disaster

By Matthew Walsh | May 17, 2012

On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon disaster claimed the lives of 11 people and led to a devastating environmental catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico. After an extensive 3-year investigation following the largest environmental disaster in U.S. history, one would have expected the first criminal charges to relate to...
Litigation: Handling corporate depositions with care

By Paul M. Honigberg | May 17, 2012

Outside counsel sends you a notice of deposition served by your adversary that commands your company to appear for a deposition pursuant to Rule 30(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Court reinstates $500 million lawsuit against K&L Gates

By Alanna Byrne | May 16, 2012

A Pennsylvania appeals court reinstated a $500 million lawsuit that charges law firm K&L Gates with mishandling an internal investigation into now-bankrupt drink maker Le-Nature Inc.
Apple takes on suits over e-books and Siri

By Cathleen Flahardy | May 16, 2012

Although litigation is no stranger to computer giant Apple Inc., two of the company’s legal issues seem to be standing out in the news more than others.
Woman hit by Coca-Cola driver on cell phone awarded $24 million

By Julie Beck | May 16, 2012

A Texas jury recently awarded $24 million ($10 million in punitive damages and $14 million in actual damage) to a woman who was injured by a Coca-Cola driver talking on her cell phone.