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Strength in Numbers: When Partnering Up May Be Best in Whistleblower Litigation

by Justin Smulison

Whistleblower claims make headlines when they result in multimillion-dollar settlements. But the journey to the courtroom is characterized by complexity and requires time and resources. Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams partner and The Best Lawyers in America awardee Michael R. Williams discusses when and why partnerships between counsel will strengthen whistleblower litigation.

Look Out Below

by Mary Jo Larson

Employee 401(k) and other pension plans that include company stock can be a financial minefield. What’s a responsible fiduciary to do to lessen the risk of a plummeting share price—and the risk of a subsequent “stock-drop” lawsuit from aggrieved workers?

Leading Cause of Car Accidents in Alabama? Failing to Yield the Right of Way

by Mitchel Lattof

Failing to yield the right of way was the leading cause of car accidents in Alabama in 2018. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, failing to yield the right of way resulted in 23,832 crashes. Ninety-six of those crashes resulted in fatalities.

3 Factors a Florida Homeowner Should Consider Before Taking an Insurance Company to Court

by Best Lawyers

Insurance cases in Florida can be complex. Issues related to insurance regulations have created an especially combative environment.

South African “Law Firm of the Year”: Norton Rose Fulbright

by Best Lawyers

A Q&A with Maria Philippides and Craig Woolley of South Africa “Law Firm of the Year” Norton Rose Fulbright.

Presenting the Science Is Crucial in Product Liability Trials

by Sean M. Cleary

Cases brought against the manufacturer of goods, following an injury caused by an inherent defect within the good, are not based on a theory of negligence, but on a theory of products liability.

Food for Thought: Misleading Conduct in the Franchise Space

by Alicia Hill

Some franchisors do not fully appreciate the importance of record-keeping during the negotiation stage, but as the Guirguis family discovered, this might be the most crucial step until opening day.

Understanding the Benefits of Copyright Registration

by Maria Crimi Speth and Aaron Haar

If you aren't registering your copyrights with the United States Copyright Office, you're missing out on additional protections.

The Workers’ Compensation System as a Prescription for Addiction

by Karen Gail Treece

While estimates vary, it is believed that the top 5 percent of opioid users likely account for more than half of total opioid use.

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.

The Great Debate: Do You Arbitrate Commercial Disputes?

by David K. Taylor

In a civil case, is it wiser for a business to try to persuade the counterparty to agree from the outset to arbitration—or potentially to place its very solvency in the unpredictable hands of a judge and jury?

The First Steps to Take After a Personal Injury Accident

by Joseph Volta

Don’t Cross the Line

by John R. Mitchell and Mira Aftim

Settlement negotiations tend to instigate the most zealous advocacy among attorneys. But how far is “too far?”, and when can settlement demands turn into extortion?

Recycling, Upcycling, and Intellectual Property: What Companies Need to Know

by Karen Kreider Gaunt

Laudable or litigious? What you need to know about potential copyright and trademark infringement when repurposing products.

Tampa Courtroom Spotlight: Three Major Cases

by Gregory Sirico

We explore three legal cases in Tampa.