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Calculating Patent Damages: Key Developments and Notable Cases Explored

In February 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) revoked the decisions on Apple Inc. v. Wi-LAN Inc. and California Inst. of Tech. v. Broadcom Ltd. due to flawed expert’s opinion. This resulted in the vacation of previous verdicts of $85 million and $1.1 billion and the remand of new trials on damages. This notable development underscores the significance of an expert’s opinion to be tethered to the facts of the case to ensure its admissibility. As these, and other notable court rulings, provide considerable implications for the calculation of patent damages moving forward, plaintiffs and practitioners alike must [...]

Chapter 11 Corporate Bankruptcy Reorganizations: Leases and Executory Contracts

A Chapter 11 bankruptcy involves numerous complex issues. One of the most complex elements of a chapter 11 bankruptcy can be the treatment of executory contracts and unexpired leases. The application of bankruptcy laws to the terms of a contract or lease can significantly alter the rights and obligations of all parties to the agreement. A thorough understanding of how bankruptcy laws intersect with contracts and leases is critical for companies considering a chapter 11 restructuring, parties to an agreement with a financially distressed counterparty, and purchasers of bankrupt businesses, among many others.

Antitrust Merger Enforcement: Significant Regulatory Developments and Issues Explored

To aggressively enforce its antitrust agenda, the Biden Administration is taking bolder approaches by ramping up antitrust enforcement. In one of its recent moves, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division jointly announced their plans to modernize current merger guidelines. The ongoing merger surge has bred mounting concerns relating to antitrust and other significant competition practices. Recent developments in this area of law also point to a stricter regulatory landscape and potential reforms. Thus, companies and all affected individuals must stay updated with the critical issues and considerations posed by this heightened scrutiny. [...]

How Manufacturers Are Outselling the Competition with More Informed Customer Relationships

Hitting quotas and increasing sales in today’s unpredictable economy is hard enough on its own. The foodservice supply chain complicates matters further, by making it difficult to know where your products are purchased. Manufacturer sales and account reps are kept in the dark on tangible opportunities to grow customer and distributor volumes. In this live webcast, we will cover how manufacturers are grappling with this sales challenge, and how some are using new methods to excel at finding and growing customers. Hear directly from a national manufacturer on how a new set of data-enabled best practices is building stronger customer [...]

ABCs of Hedge Fund and Private Equity Fund Formation

Establishing a private fund can be an overwhelming task. Aside from various legal considerations, several areas continue to present a mix of opportunities and challenges for successful hedge fund formation, including digitization and inflation.

New Developments in the SEC’s Executive Compensation Rules

Under Chair Gensler’s administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently adopted amendments to three executive compensation rules related to the recovery of erroneously awarded compensation (so-called “clawback”), executive trading under Rule 10b5-1 plans, and pay versus performance. Among other requirements, these rules create new disclosure requirements for public companies. Staying updated with the SEC’s executive compensation rules and other developments is crucial for compliance, transparency, and shareholder engagement. Listen as a panel of key thought leaders and distinguished experts organized by The Knowledge Group provide a comprehensive discussion of the latest regulatory and trends concerning executive compensation. [...]

FINRA Arbitration: Current Issues and Practice Tips for 2023

In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide and present an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments in FINRA Arbitration: Current Issues and Practice Tips for 2023. Speakers will also present all important issues surrounding this significant topic. Join us for this Knowledge Group Webinar!

Hot Topics in Trade Secrets Law and Damages: What’s New and Where Are We Headed?

Trade secrets are vital to the success of many businesses, but their value can be compromised once their confidentiality is breached. As the trade secret landscape is constantly evolving, it is challenging for businesses and their counsel to stay updated on the latest legal developments and enforcement strategies along with best practices related to damages. As trade secret theft remains a major concern for both domestic and foreign companies, it is imperative for practitioners to keep up with current trends as well as be well-versed in tactics to effectively mitigate potential liabilities. Our panel of key thought leaders and practitioners [...]

Wage & Hour Compliance: How to Avoid Common FLSA Pitfalls

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers are responsible for ensuring that their employees are properly classified and compensated. The U.S. Department of Labor’s recent changes to regulations governing overtime-exempt status, independent contractor classification, and tip credit rule further expands wage and hour laws. Failure to comply with these provisions can result in serious consequences, such as costly fines, litigation, and reputational damage.

Commercial Litigation: Understanding and Calculating Lost Profit Damages

Commercial litigation can be a complex and costly process. Stakes are often high especially when it comes to calculating lost profits. In the battle over lost profit damages, both sides must face the tough challenge of choosing which calculation methodologies, documentation, and expert evidence to use. Defendants will often try to push back, citing credible damages studies that often leave the opposition with little to no significant damages awards.

Exploring the Business Implications of the New CPRA Regulations

The current year awaits a new wave of regulations under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). The new CPRA provisions emphasize the heightened protocols for sensitive personal information, data collection, and data protection requirements. As the regulatory crackdown begins in July 2023, businesses are compelled to review and update their existing policies. The regulatory landscape is set to be more challenging, thus, there’s a need for companies to keep a close eye on the additional requirements and be prepared to implement further operational modifications. In this LIVE Webcast, data privacy and compliance attorneys Jana Terry (Beckstead Terry Ditto PLLC) and [...]

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