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Supreme Court Rejects the 'Promise of the Patent,' Redefines Canada’s Patent Utility Requirement

by Julie Desrosiers and Michael Shortt

Utility Requirement in Canadian Patent Law

New Legislation and Court Judgments

by Brenda Pontiff

When do you create a new service line?

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Issues Landmark Workers’ Compensation Decision

by Dave Brown

The claimants’ workers’ compensation bar in Pennsylvania scored a significant victory when the state’s high court issued its decision in Protz v. WCAB.

How Patents Will Change Under the "New" Supreme Court

by Jamie L. Graham

Patent law is one more area up for debate with changes coming to the Supreme Court.

Federal Court Dismisses Domino’s Website Accessibility Lawsuit Citing Regulatory Uncertainty

by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Federal court critiques DOJ’s lack of clear web accessibility rules while dismissing lawsuit, urging regulatory clarity to benefit both businesses and disabled users.

Supreme Court further Restricts Where Plaintiffs Can Sue in Mass Torts

by Gregory Bubalo and Katherine A. Dunnington

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court of California will significantly impact the plaintiffs’ choices of forums for the filing of mass torts actions.

We Have an Arbitration Agreement, So What Are We Doing in Court?

by Patricia H. Thompson

Arbitration is meant to avoid litigation, not cause it. But vague or flawed contract language can lead parties straight to court—and years of delay.

Managing Expert Evidence: Court Appointed Referees in Complex Proceedings

by Joseph Barbaro

An examination of how Victorian courts are increasingly using expert referees in technical disputes to assist with the management of evidence and proceedings.

In the News Weekly Roundup: Court Rules for Taxes in Online Retail

by Best Lawyers

News from our listed lawyers. This week: New leadership at Richards, Layton & Finger, and developments in the Supreme Court.

Pilot Project Aims to Expedite Discovery in Federal Court

by Robert A. Clifford

Discovery has become more expansive in litigation, despite the fact that the vast majority of civil cases settle before trial.

Pennsylvania Court Ruling Could Close School Funding Gap

by Gregory Sirico

Best Lawyers highlights the current legislative battle to close the Pennsylvania school funding gap.

RTO Tariffs and Market Protocols–Will the Supreme Court Limit Chevron Deference?

by Lyle D. Larson

Looking at the future of Chevron deference following Kennedy's unexpected departure.

Kevin Miner - Atlanta 2021 Lawyer of the Year

by Best Lawyers

Immigration Law Atlanta, Georgia

Supreme Court Opens New Door for Personal Injury Claims Under RICO

by Bryan Driscoll

The litigation landscape is rapidly shifting

Supreme Court Is Poised to Endorse ‘Implied Certification’ in FCA Cases

by R. Scott Oswald

If a government supplier quietly ignores vital rules but still bills taxpayers as if it had complied, can it be held liable under the federal False Claims Act — even if it never directly lies about its compliance?

Eighth Circuit Methodically Rejects Plaintiff’s Allegations of Pretext in Age Discrimination Case

by Andrew E. Tanick

On March 1, 2017, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an important decision affirming summary judgment in an age discrimination claim under the Minnesota Human Rights Act.