Trade secrets are a critical component of a business’s intellectual property (IP) portfolio. However, their protection poses substantial challenges. These valuable assets, encompassing a range of confidential information, are susceptible to misappropriation and unauthorized use. Hence, to stay ahead of potential risks and ensure their IP assets are protected, businesses must keep up with the shifting trade secret dynamics.
Avoiding Insurance Bad Faith Claims: A Guide for Policyholders and Insurers
lazupardo2024-05-02T09:57:43-04:00Bad faith litigation remains complex and risky due to unprecedented legal developments and challenges that continue to emerge. Recent court rulings highlight how insurance companies can still be accountable for bad faith if they unreasonably refuse to pay a legitimate claim or settle a third-party claim or lawsuit and the policyholder wins at trial. As the evolving regulatory landscape continues to bring new issues that could affect how “bad faith” applies in future cases, insurers should stay informed to effectively manage their business operations in compliance with legal requirements. On the policyholder side, certain states recognize “reverse bad faith” as a cause of action assertable by insurers, and in other states insurers can assert the insured’s bad faith or misconduct as an affirmative defense to bad faith claims. The speakers will address issues policyholders might face in these jurisdictions.
Oil and Gas Restructuring: Practical Tips and Strategies in 2017
lazupardo2023-03-06T21:49:10-05:00Following the dramatic declines in oil and gas prices, the industry has witnessed how exploration and production (E&P) companies greatly relied on restructurings to cope up with their financial distress.
Recent Legal Issues and Developments in Oil and Gas Restructuring: What Companies Need to Know?
Joenel2023-03-06T03:18:18-05:00Distressed Debt Investing in the Oil and Gas Industry: Opportunities and Challenges
Joenel2023-03-06T04:34:41-05:00Bankruptcy & Restructuring in the Oil & Gas Industries in 2016 & Beyond
Joenel2023-03-06T03:37:18-05:00Patent Protection in Life Sciences: Creative Approaches to Safeguard Your Innovations
Marvin Monzon2023-09-27T22:55:45-04:00
Hot Topics in Trade Secrets Law and Damages: What’s New and Where Are We Headed?
lazupardo2023-05-23T21:31:17-04:00In 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 Hot Topics in Trade Secrets Law: What’s New and Where Are We Headed?. Speakers will also present all important issues surrounding this significant topic. Join us for this Knowledge Group Webinar!
Wage & Hour Compliance: How to Avoid Common FLSA Pitfalls
lazupardo2023-05-18T22:37:12-04:00According 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.
The Impact of Recent Class Certification Decisions in Antitrust Litigation
Joenel2023-05-31T09:08:37-04:00FINRA Arbitration: Current Issues and Practice Tips for 2023
lazupardo2023-05-18T01:05:40-04:00Following the controversial ruling by Georgia State Court on the Wells Fargo arbitration award in 2022, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is now pushing for a more transparent arbitration procedure. FINRA's new proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is aimed at improving the prevailing practices in the arbitration and resolution forum. While the FINRA arbitration landscape remains uncertain until the approved rule changes, practitioners must keep themselves abreast of any developments to mitigate potential drawbacks.
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.