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E-discovery: The relationship between cloud computing, e-discovery and privilege

By R. Eric Hutz | May 22, 2012

Regular Internet users have likely heard the terms “cloud storage,” “cloud computing,” and/or “the cloud.”
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.
6 of the strangest lawsuits making headlines

By Alanna Byrne | May 16, 2012

The following lawsuits exemplify the lighter, and sometimes bizarre, side of the legal world.
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.
Gay marriage cases may reach Supreme Court

By Alanna Byrne | May 14, 2012

Though President Obama endorsed gay marriage last week, he maintained that the definition of marriage is an individual state issue. But if several recent court cases are any indication, the decision on gay marriage may ultimately fall to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Small claims victory against Honda overturned

By Cathleen Flahardy | May 10, 2012

Heather Peters deviated from the norm in January when she opted out of a class action suit against Honda over the automobile maker’s hybrid cars failing to meet consumers’ expectations on gas mileage.
Litigation: Illinois Supreme Court rejects the “legitimate business interest” test

By Matthew Walsh | May 3, 2012

A recent Illinois Supreme Court decision provides corporate counsel with an overdue reminder to re-examine the language and scope of their companies’ non-compete agreements. While non-compete agreements are often swept under the rug when a new employee begins work, the potential outcomes are catastrophic.
Suits against IP firms raise "fair use" questions

By Steven Seidenberg | April 30, 2012

Copies of documents may not be protected
Maker of Nutella settles deceptive ad suit

By Cathleen Flahardy | April 27, 2012

It’s chocolaty. It’s gooey. It’s nutty, and toddlers love it. There is nothing about that description of Nutella that should lead anyone to believe the sweet treat is anything more than junk food.
Litigation: Not much actual “say on pay” for shareholders

By Matthew Ingber | April 26, 2012

Since becoming effective in January 2011, the say-on-pay provision of the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act has been a springboard to numerous shareholder derivative actions.