In today's evolving business landscape, financial reporting is critical in ensuring compliance with securities regulations. However, due to global regulatory developments and new technologies, financial reporting standards and practices have also changed rapidly. Such changes now require companies to provide more timely and accurate reporting while adhering to stricter guidelines on corporate governance as well as greater transparency and disclosure requirements.
What to Expect in Securities Litigation & Enforcement
lazupardo2023-03-13T02:56:43-04:00In 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 What to Expect in Securities Litigation & Enforcement. Speakers will also present all important issues surrounding this significant topic. Join us for this Knowledge Group Webinar!
Successfully Navigating the Ins and Outs of the ITC Section 337 Investigations
Joenel2023-03-21T16:44:30-04:00Advancing Trial Skills: Critical Steps to an Effective Cross-Examination
Joenel2023-03-21T16:50:22-04:00One integral aspect to increase the chances of winning a trial is the use of cross-examination. While this approach takes extensive planning and preparation, a properly executed and effective cross-examination can be an opportunity to test the reliability and credibility of witness evidence, expose weaknesses, and likely produce a favorable testimony. Thus, practitioners must develop sound strategies and calculated trial preparations to avoid disjointed cross-examination.
Commercial Litigation: Understanding and Calculating Lost Profit Damages
lazupardo2023-03-08T22:36:25-05:00Commercial 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.
Spotlighting Key Issues in Asbestos Litigation
Joenel2023-03-23T05:29:25-04:00On March 29, 2022, the United States Senate passed Resolution 561 which aims to educate the general public about the prevalence of asbestos-related diseases and the risks of asbestos exposure. To this day, it remains heavily monitored by US regulators and many corporations face a difficult road ahead in dealing with various complex asbestos issues.
Product Liability Practices and Predictions 2023: Your Guide to Mitigating Risks
Joenel2023-03-14T04:03:04-04:00The past years threw the product liability landscape a myriad of regulatory changes and unprecedented challenges. The rise of automated and digital technology is also driving much of this change and companies need to play defense well to be able to dodge any form of pitfall ahead.
Navigating the Trade Secret Litigation Landscape: The Way to a Dispute Resolution
Joenel2023-02-16T22:45:42-05:00In today’s highly competitive work environment, trade secrets are the lifeblood of a business. As more and more companies move to hybrid and remote work structures, the risk of misappropriation magnifies. This underscores the need for businesses to level up their trade secret protection and create sophisticated confidentiality controls without stifling collaborative workspaces.
Recent Developments and New Challenges in 2022 Trial Strategy
Ahmed Zidan2022-12-29T01:10:34-05:00The past years have seen drastic changes and challenges in in-person proceedings and trials. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has put restrictions on court operations which resulted in unprecedented trial backlogs, difficulty in jury selection, as well as other challenges.
Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation in 2022: Best Practices for Resolving Insurance Disputes
Joenel2022-09-21T23:51:28-04:00The past months have seen a rise in new insurance coverage and bad faith filings. Notably, a significant number of claims filed at both federal and state courts were dismissed favoring insurers due to the lack of "direct physical loss or damage" to property. In the recent McNamara v. Government Employees Insurance decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit reversed the Florida district court’s decision dismissing the bad faith claim. The Eleventh Circuit held that “consent judgment is the ‘functional equivalent’ of an excess judgment that permits the insured to proceed against the insurer for bad faith.”
ITC Litigation and Enforcement: Recent Legal Issues and Compliance Strategies Explored
lazupardo2023-01-12T02:41:49-05:00The US International Trade Commission (ITC) remains the avenue for investigating complex intellectual property (IP)-related disputes. Successful representation at the ITC draws heavily on strategic capabilities to handle intricate claims and high-stake investigations.
Virtual Evidentiary Hearings: Exploring Winning Strategies in the New Normal
jordan2022-12-29T01:23:54-05:00The disruption in the court system brought by the COVID-19 pandemic instigated the courts to transition into a virtual environment. However, using technology to facilitate remote hearings poses several challenges to the efficiency of the judicial workload process.
Securities Litigation Trends in 2022: Notable Developments and Challenges
Harvey Baroso2023-01-12T02:29:14-05:00In light of the changing landscape of securities litigation, staying current has become crucial to many businesses and organizations today. Notably, the past months have seen a significant rise in case filings involving special purpose acquisition company (SPAC)
Biotech and Pharmaceutical Patent Law: Cutting-Edge Issues to Watch For
jordan2023-01-18T20:47:57-05:00In the United States, Amgen Inc. v. Sanofi-Aventis (2021) has revived the discussion on the enablement of genus claims in biotechnology inventions. Moreover, the multiple filings for abbreviated new drug applications (ANDA) also raise concerns, particularly in cases that may provoke multidistrict litigation.
Construction Disputes: Strategies and Best Practices to Manage Complexities and Challenges
Iwork OJT2022-09-29T01:53:38-04:00Construction claims, which typically arise from disagreements, failed obligations, or violations on construction contracts, can be challenging and time-consuming. Failure to effectively manage and resolve such disputes can have a profound effect on a project’s lifecycle and deter good relationship between parties.