The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has actively pursued significant enforcement actions for FY 2023 H1 period, zeroing in on various violations within the securities industry. Notably, the SEC has taken measures against unregistered cryptocurrency exchanges and securities offerings while continuing to ramp up its enforcement efforts in the ESG space.
What to Expect in Securities Litigation & Enforcement
lazupardo2023-07-21T01:51:06-04:00In 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
Joenel2023-10-10T21:50:25-04:00Section 337 investigations at the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) involve high-stakes and complex procedures. These are governed by unique cross-disciplinary rules which call for a deep understanding of the ITC’s thought process and a specialized defense strategy for one’s intellectual property rights. To prevail in Section 337 investigations and dodge red flags, attorneys and practitioners should stay close to the recent developments in this field of law.
Commercial Litigation: Understanding and Calculating Lost Profit Damages
lazupardo2023-05-21T22:23:06-04:00Commercial 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.
Navigating the Trade Secret Litigation Landscape: The Way to a Dispute Resolution
Joenel2023-11-15T15:37:28-05:00In 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.
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.
Non-Jury Trials: Best Litigation Practices Explored
Ahmed Zidan2022-10-03T02:58:42-04:00There 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.
What’s New for Litigation Funding: Key Considerations and Best Practices to Leverage
Ahmed Zidan2022-05-17T02:39:30-04:00The litigation funding landscape remains highly active as more legal and corporate companies turn to litigation finance in resolving disputes. Significantly, several risk issues were opened because of the absence of clear regulatory guidance for the effective use of litigation finance. The ongoing pandemic has also added to the complexity of this area.
The Rise of FCRA Litigation: Trends, Updates, and Best Litigation Strategies Explored
John Patrick2022-12-29T03:03:48-05:00Lawsuits against employers allegedly violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) when conducting employee background checks have been continuously increasing. One of the factors behind this significant shift includes the highly technical FCRA requirements that are oftentimes prone to violations.
Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation: Exploring Deposition Strategies for Insurers and Policyholders
John Patrick2021-08-29T23:53:39-04:00Depositions play a crucial role in insurance coverage disputes, especially in cases involving bad faith claims. However, taking or defending against bad faith claims in an insurance dispute can be tricky. Thus, the need for policyholders and insurers to develop an efficient deposition strategy.