Search Catalog
Browse by Topic
Data Breach Class Action Litigation on the Rise: Winning Strategies
Data breaches in the U.S. have shown no signs of slowing down in the last several years, neither have the wave of class action cases associated with these. Recent breaches include some of the largest companies such as LifeLabs, Yahoo, Equifax, and Google LLC. Such breaches, as well as the infringements incorporated with it, can impose tremendous burdens on banks and credit card companies that have to respond to a flood of fraud claims and canceled cards.
ERISA Litigation: Navigating Through Complexities
Three significant Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) cases will be brought before the U.S. Supreme Court in its 2019-2020 term and ERISA attorneys are encouraged to gear up for an exciting year.
Surveys in Trademark Litigation
Consumer surveys are one of the most powerful tools available in trademark or trade dress infringement cases, deceptive advertising, class action cases, and many other types of litigation. Yet despite the success of surveys in bringing about favorable settlements, many attorneys are still not familiar with the basics of consumer surveys and how they can be used.
Inter Partes Reviews & Post Grant Proceedings: Winning Strategies in the 2020 Battlefield
Inter Partes (IPR) and Post Grant Reviews (PGR) have become an essential part of the patent litigation battlefield. With Patent Office priorities and Federal Circuit decisions such as Arthrex, Inc. v. Smith & Nephew, Inc. constantly changing the landscape for these proceedings, it is imperative for all patent litigants to be well-versed with recent Federal Circuit decisions as well as recent decisions that the Patent Office has designated Precedential or Informative.
Managing M&A Transactions: Practical Tips and Strategies in Closing a Deal
As trends and developments in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market continue to totter, deals and transactions are up for another bustle of activities. Although M&A activities in 2019 are lesser compared to the previous years, dealmakers must properly navigate lessons learned to ensure excellent deal results in 2020. Additionally, a seamless M&A transaction management is another essential factor to be carried out.
Trends and Developments in Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is becoming an essential factor in workplace management. An inclusive corporate culture makes everyone feel valued, thus, boosting employee engagement and experience. D&I is also credited for improving corporate innovation and bottom line thru higher performing and more creative workforce.
BSA/AML Enforcement and Compliance: How to Effectively Mitigate Risks and Perils
Staying compliant with the evolving regulatory landscape of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) has always been challenging. With the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the fiscal year 2021, increased scrutiny and heightened penalties are expected. Amidst these changes, financial institutions also grapple with imminent credit and liquidity risks which, if not mitigated, could significantly affect operations and revenue.
Non-Jury Trials: Best Litigation Practices Explored
There are two kinds of trials in the U.S. — bench trials and jury trials. Unless a party asks for a jury, civil cases that proceed to trial will most likely be tried without a jury. This is even more so now that courts are postponing jury trials to help stem the spread of the coronavirus in the country.
IT in M&A Transactions: Strategies to Conquer Complexities
Due diligence in merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions does not only involve the financial aspects of the deal. Although often overlooked, information technology (IT) is also a critical part of the process. With industries’ growing implementation of various disruptive technologies such as analytics, artificial intelligence, and big data, IT due diligence has never been more relevant.
The Knowledge Group Webcasts
Explore over 450+ Live and 3000+ On-demand webcasts of continuing education programs for Lawyers, Accountants, and Technology professionals. Choose the best course for you!
If you can’t find the webcast you’re looking for, send us an email – [email protected]
Don’t miss out on our next live webcast!
Browse our upcoming programs or find the webcast of your choice by searching through our categories and topics. Join us now to see what you are missing!