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BofA wins dismissal from Allstate Countrywide suit

By Alex Vorro | February 3, 2012

Perhaps the New Year has brought a fresh set of luck for the beleaguered bank. After basically taking it on the chin again and again in 2011, Bank of America Corp. (BofA) caught a break in its battle with Allstate Insurance Co.
E-discovery: Reduce e-discovery costs and risks with project management

By Kevin Brady | February 2, 2012

While technology may be seen as the panacea, it’s really the last thing companies should consider when facing e-discovery challenges
Former unpaid intern sues Hearst Corp., seeks class action

By Julie Beck | February 2, 2012

The unpaid intern rebellion is picking up steam.
Macy’s seeks injunction in spat with Martha Stewart

By Alex Vorro | February 2, 2012

The bad blood between Macy’s Inc. and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. continues to boil.
12 law schools sued over misleading jobs data

By Ashley Post | February 2, 2012

Yesterday, a group of recent law school graduates banded together to sue their alma maters.
Honda Civic Hybrid owner wins $9,867 in small claims court

By Ashley Post | February 2, 2012

A Civic owner who refused to join a class action settlement against Honda Motor Corp. is reaping the rewards of her decision.
FDA employees accuse agency of spying on them

By Julie Beck | February 1, 2012

Three years ago, nine U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) employees sent a letter to President Obama’s transition team, alleging that the FDA had been improperly approving medical devices, including one that screens for breast cancer.
Kodak employee sues company over failure to disclose financial trouble

By Julie Beck | February 1, 2012

The drama never seems to end for Kodak.
Incorporation in Delaware is insufficient to create proper venue

By Alex Vorro | February 1, 2012

A recent Federal Circuit ruling has created some leeway for companies looking to challenge the choice of venue in patent cases.
Preemptive strike against class certification leads to case dismissal

By Michael Kozubek | February 1, 2012

The 6th Circuit decision in Pilgrim v. Universal Health Card in November 2011 provides good precedent for challenging multistate plaintiffs’ class certification in a consumer protection case early in the proceeding.