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Waleed Abbasi

Greenwashing Litigation is Increasing

Newspapers often expose famous actors who publicly profess to be ardent climate change activists committed to reducing their carbon footprint while traipsing across the world aboard private jets. The World Economic Forum, for… more

Climate Change, Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Disclosure Requirements, Environmental Social & Governance (ESG)

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Daniel Allender

The Robins Kaplan Spotlight, Vol. 10 No. 2 - June 2025

The Spotlight strives to provide a forum to discuss the latest news and compelling issues impacting fiduciaries and those to whom fiduciaries owe duties. Whether you are an officer, director, trustee, beneficiary, trust officer,… more

Breach of Duty, Business Disputes, Business Litigation, Conflicts of Interest, Dispute Resolution

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Patrick Arenz

[Webinar] From Contract To Courtroom: Lessons Learned In Contract Litigation And Trials - September 30th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

What can we learn from past contracts, good and bad, and how they played out in the courtroom? In this presentation, seasoned-in-house counsel, trial attorneys, and a jury consultant will examine lessons learned in litigation… more

Acquisitions, Arbitration, Continuing Legal Education, Contract Disputes, Contract Drafting

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Sandra Badin

Marina Pacific: A Rare Glimpse Into A Pandemic-Related Property Coverage Trial

Proposed one-line teaser: Marina Pacific: the triumph of common sense and experience, or the triumph of science—or both? Three years into the avalanche of COVID-related coverage actions we have all lived through, we (like… more

Denial of Insurance Coverage, Insurance Claims, Insurance Industry, Insurance Litigation, Policy Terms

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Katie Bennett

Settlement Highlights Issue of Deliberate Indifference Involving Medical Need in Jails

A recent $2.75 million settlement by Robins Kaplan LLP has drawn attention to a troubling case of deliberate indifference to medical needs at Anoka County Jail (the “Jail”). Deyonta Green, who struggled with addiction issues,… more

Civil Rights Act, Enforcement Actions, Health and Safety, Healthcare, Negligence

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Robert Bennett

The Robins Kaplan Justice Report - Vol. 18, No. 1

Robins Kaplan Secures Historic $12.2 Million Settlement in a Section 1983 Jail Deliberate Indifference Case - Scott County Jail officials failed to report detained man’s injuries and allowed video evidence to be… more

Bodily Injury, Career Development, Department of Corrections, Evidence, Health Care Providers

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Gabriel Berg

The Robins Kaplan Spotlight, Vol. 9 No. 4 - December 2024

The Spotlight strives to provide a forum to discuss the latest news and compelling issues impacting fiduciaries and those to whom fiduciaries owe duties. Whether you are an officer, director, trustee, beneficiary, trust officer,… more

Artificial Intelligence, Beneficiaries, Board of Directors, Ethics, Fiduciary

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Pamela Berman

In The Law: Families First Coronavirus Response Act

On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”). The new law takes effect on April 2, 2020 and will remain in place until December 31, 2020. This alert identifies two… more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Relief Measures, Sick Leave

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Thomas Berndt

The Robins Kaplan Spotlight, Vol. 10 No. 1 - March 2025

The Spotlight strives to provide a forum to discuss the latest news and compelling issues impacting fiduciaries and those to whom fiduciaries owe duties. Whether you are an officer, director, trustee, beneficiary, trust officer,… more

Arbitration, Asset Management, Beneficiaries, Business Litigation, Business Succession

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Marc Betinsky

Settlement Highlights Issue of Deliberate Indifference Involving Medical Need in Jails

A recent $2.75 million settlement by Robins Kaplan LLP has drawn attention to a troubling case of deliberate indifference to medical needs at Anoka County Jail (the “Jail”). Deyonta Green, who struggled with addiction issues,… more

Civil Rights Act, Enforcement Actions, Health and Safety, Healthcare, Negligence

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Timothy Billion

The Robins Kaplan Spotlight, Vol. 10 No. 2 - June 2025

The Spotlight strives to provide a forum to discuss the latest news and compelling issues impacting fiduciaries and those to whom fiduciaries owe duties. Whether you are an officer, director, trustee, beneficiary, trust officer,… more

Breach of Duty, Business Disputes, Business Litigation, Conflicts of Interest, Dispute Resolution

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Lauren Birkenstock

Will NFL Sports Weather The COVID-19 Crisis? An Analysis Of Event Cancellation Insurance

Cardboard Cutouts And Pandemic Exclusions—amidst COVID-19, The Market Is Adjusting And Carefully Reviewing Event Cancellation Policies In The Sports Industry… more

Business Interruption, Commercial Insurance Policies, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Event Cancellation, Infectious Diseases

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Rashanda Bruce

The Robins Kaplan Justice Report - January 2025

For decades, Depo-Provera has been presented as a game-changing contraceptive—a quick injection every three months that promised simplicity and effectiveness. For millions of women worldwide, it seemed like the perfect solution… more

Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Health Care Providers, Healthcare, Immunity, Life Sciences

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Elizabeth Burnett

Ransomware Attack Results In Covered Physical Loss Or Damage

A Maryland Federal Court Examines A Coverage Dispute Regarding Whether An Insured Had Experienced A Covered Loss To Its Computer System Following A Ransomware Attack… more

Business Losses, Corporate Counsel, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Insurance, Cybersecurity

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Robert Callahan Jr.

Proposed COVID-19 Legislation Thrusts Contract Clause’s Original Purpose Into Spotlight

Until fairly recently, the U.S. Constitution’s Contract Clause had fallen into relative obscurity. Proposed legislation concerning insurance coverage for the COVID-19 pandemic figures to place this provision of the U.S… more

Business Interruption, Consumer Insurance Products, Contracts Clause, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Insurance Claims

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Steven Carlson

[Webinar] Second Annual AI Legal Summit - Session I | No Rewind Button: Legal Pitfalls in Machine Learning Systems - May 5th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Recognize the IP risks that arise as artificial intelligence and machine learning take a greater foothold in your business. Our three-part seminar will present solutions to risks that are unique to AI/ML, including: -… more

Artificial Intelligence, Best Practices, Continuing Legal Education, Data Collection, Data Deletion

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Derrick Carman

[Webinar] Latest Trends at the International Trade Commission - December 6th, 11:00am CT

This webinar will discuss the latest trends for intellectual property disputes at the International Trade Commission (ITC). Examples of questions answered during this webinar include: - What are the current statistics on… more

Intellectual Property Protection, International Trade Commission (ITC), Patent Trial and Appeal Board, Webinars

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Heather Chang

Unintended Consequences: Don’t Forget the Litigation Risks When Getting a Deal Done

Transactional attorneys play a key strategic role in drafting essential documents, such as corporate formations and contracts, on behalf of corporate clients. With a client’s current needs at the forefront—often accompanied by… more

Attorney-Client Privilege, Client Representation, Complex Corporate Transactions, Contract Terms, Discovery

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Amy Churan

I Love Insurance and My Dog: Pet Insurance 101

Our pets are members of our families, trusted confidants, and companions who offer us joy and comfort. Research shows that our pets help lower our stress, improve our mood, and preserve our cognitive function. This is certainly… more

Insurance Industry, Pets, Policy Terms

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Zac Cohen

A Dive Into Intellectual Property Liability for E-Commerce Platforms

Online shopping has become increasingly popular in recent years. E-commerce sales surpassed $6.5 trillion in 2023 and are expected to total over $8.1 trillion by 2026. Convenience of product variety and online competition have… more

Business Litigation, Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Ownership, DMCA

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Michael Collier

Chambers V. Gold Medal Bakery: an Illustration of Privilege in Shareholder Suits

When working well, a closely held corporation can be the model of corporate governance—a shared vision, a united board, and intimate trust between officers and shareholders. However, over multiple generations the growth of the… more

Board of Directors, Business Entities, Closely Held Businesses, Corporate Governance, Family Businesses

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Michael Collyard

[Event] 2023 Trial Advocacy Seminar - Know Your Story. Tell Your Story. - November 16th, Minneapolis, MN

Join Robins Kaplan for this year’s Trial Advocacy Seminar, ‘Know Your Story. Tell Your Story,’ where we unravel the art of persuasive storytelling. We will explore how attorneys can captivate juries and influence legal outcomes… more

Continuing Legal Education, Events, Expert Testimony, Judges, Jury Deliberations

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Lauren Coppola

The Robins Kaplan Spotlight, Vol. 10 No. 1 - March 2025

The Spotlight strives to provide a forum to discuss the latest news and compelling issues impacting fiduciaries and those to whom fiduciaries owe duties. Whether you are an officer, director, trustee, beneficiary, trust officer,… more

Arbitration, Asset Management, Beneficiaries, Business Litigation, Business Succession

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Susan E. Craig

How Do I Trust Thee: Let Me Count The Ways...

Do they trust you? When an early-career lawyer can answer “yes” to that question, they’ve developed a critical skill necessary for success. The importance of gaining another’s trust begins with your supervising attorney and… more

Career Development, Client Communication, Client Services, Expert Witness, Jury Trial

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Melissa D'Alelio

The Weight of Words

Evaluations and the Feedback Fetish - The power of feedback has long fascinated me—perhaps first as a bossy older sister, then as a struggling elementary school reader, next as a high school teacher, and now as a lawyer. I… more

Career Development, Leadership, Performance Standards, Professional Development

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Jason DePauw

Robins Kaplan Justice Report Spring 2021 | VOL. 15 NO. 2

DUTY TO THIRD PARTIES: FOCUS ON FORESEEABILITY - Foreseeability is the foundation of duty in many states, and Minnesota is no different. With a series of cases starting in 2017, the Minnesota Supreme Court has made a point… more

Bankruptcy Court, Duty of Care, Foreseeability, Liability, Mass Tort Litigation

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Michele Detherage

Don’t Shoot The Messenger

Examining the Applicability of Liability Policy Exclusions to Shooting Incident-Related Claims - Shootings, both on an individual and large-scale level, have become a growing reality in the United States in recent years. In the… more

Assault, Battery, Bodily Injury, Insurance Industry, Liability

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Paige Didora

[Event] 2023 Trial Advocacy Seminar - Know Your Story. Tell Your Story. - November 16th, Minneapolis, MN

Join Robins Kaplan for this year’s Trial Advocacy Seminar, ‘Know Your Story. Tell Your Story,’ where we unravel the art of persuasive storytelling. We will explore how attorneys can captivate juries and influence legal outcomes… more

Continuing Legal Education, Events, Expert Testimony, Judges, Jury Deliberations

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Holly Dolejsi

Robins Kaplan Pursuing Camp Lejeune Claims

Robins Kaplan LLP is proudly representing military service men and women, and their families, who may have been injured at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina. With the passing of the Camp Lejeune… more

Contamination, Drinking Water, Military Service Members, Veterans, Water Supplies

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Tommy Du

The Robins Kaplan Spotlight, Vol. 10 No. 1 - March 2025

The Spotlight strives to provide a forum to discuss the latest news and compelling issues impacting fiduciaries and those to whom fiduciaries owe duties. Whether you are an officer, director, trustee, beneficiary, trust officer,… more

Arbitration, Asset Management, Beneficiaries, Business Litigation, Business Succession

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Ashley Emershaw

Summary of the United States Senate Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights Hearing

On April 21, 2021, the United States Senate Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights held a hearing to discuss Google and Apple’s role in the mobile app ecosystem and their effect on third-party app… more

Antitrust Provisions, App Developers, Apple, Competition, Data Collection

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Aaron Fahrenkrog

[Event] Advanced Patent Litigation: Maximizing Returns and Protecting Core Technologies - October 3rd, Santa Clara CA

Join Us As We Discuss How To Create Value Through Patent Litigation In Today’s Modern Legal Environment. The cost and complexity of patent litigation can be daunting and prevent enforcement of valuable IP or vigorous defense… more

Continuing Legal Education, Events, Intellectual Property Protection, Litigation Strategies, Patent Litigation

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Jason Fair

The Robins Kaplan Spotlight, Vol. 6 No. 1, Spring 2021 - Shareholder Risks in Mergers and Acquisitions

Corporate mergers and acquisitions can disproportionately affect minority shareholders and members of closed corporations. Those effects may include the dilution of the value of shares, the loss of the holder’s voting rights,… more

Dissenters Rights, Fiduciary Duty, Mergers, Shareholder Rights, Shareholders

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Alexandra Fernandez

Insuring the Digital Future: Coverage Issues for NFTs

Just a few years ago, Christie’s auction house sold a non-fungible token (NFT) representing a purely digital work of art for over $69 million. A company called OpenSea, positioned as the Amazon of NFTs, is valued at over $13… more

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Digital Assets, Insurance Industry, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)

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Miles Finn Ph.D.

Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. v. Actavis Laboratories Fl, Inc.

Case Name: Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. v. Actavis Laboratories Fl, Inc., Civ. No. 15-451-RGA, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 169570 (D. Del. Oct. 13, 2017) (Andrews, J.)… more

Actavis Inc., Generic Drugs, Hatch-Waxman, Intellectual Property Protection, Patent Infringement

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Elizabeth Fors

[Event] 2023 Trial Advocacy Seminar - Know Your Story. Tell Your Story. - November 16th, Minneapolis, MN

Join Robins Kaplan for this year’s Trial Advocacy Seminar, ‘Know Your Story. Tell Your Story,’ where we unravel the art of persuasive storytelling. We will explore how attorneys can captivate juries and influence legal outcomes… more

Continuing Legal Education, Events, Expert Testimony, Judges, Jury Deliberations

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Peter Foundas

Sellers of a Business: Know Thyself.

So, you have decided to sell your business. Often this process starts with an inward reflection. You may have identified a good reason to sell, but many questions remain. Sellers at this early point often look to hire a broker… more

Business Ownership, Buyers, Co-Ownership, Confidentiality Agreements, Due Diligence

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Matthew Frerichs

The Robins Kaplan Spotlight, Vol. 5 No. 4, Winter 2021 - The Case for Charitable Giving

Last year brought with it several unexpected challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including economic, social, and financial hardships that have left many in a position of extraordinary need… more

CARES Act, Charitable Deductions, Charitable Donations, Charitable Remainder Trust, Coronavirus/COVID-19

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Anthony Froio

Chambers V. Gold Medal Bakery: an Illustration of Privilege in Shareholder Suits

When working well, a closely held corporation can be the model of corporate governance—a shared vision, a united board, and intimate trust between officers and shareholders. However, over multiple generations the growth of the… more

Board of Directors, Business Entities, Closely Held Businesses, Corporate Governance, Family Businesses

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Michael Geibelson

[Webinar] What’s Next?! Asserting Lease Rights When You Close Stores For Covid-19 - March 25th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT

Scores of retailers have closed stores, reduced hours, changed business models overnight, and continue to generally mull how to deal with employee and customer safety and health issues. Governments are imposing a patchwork of… more

Business Closures, Commercial Leases, Commercial Tenants, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Landlords

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Matthew Geyer

Summary of the United States Senate Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights Hearing

On April 21, 2021, the United States Senate Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights held a hearing to discuss Google and Apple’s role in the mobile app ecosystem and their effect on third-party app… more

Antitrust Provisions, App Developers, Apple, Competition, Data Collection

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Jeffrey Gleason

Maintaining The Attorney-Client And Work-Product Privileges In An Internal Investigation

Internal investigations conducted without outside counsel risk not being protected by the attorney-client or work-product privileges. On March 6, 2014, the District Court for the District of Columbia ordered production of… more

Attorney-Client Privilege, Corporate Counsel, Halliburton, Internal Investigations, Investigations

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Nargess Hadjian

Understanding Fiduciary Duties and Obligations in Investment and Divestment

Fiduciaries, such as trustees, financial advisors, corporate directors, and fund managers are legally bound to act in the best interests of their beneficiaries and/or clients. Duties owed by fiduciaries, including duties of… more

Beneficiaries, Fiduciary Duty, Prudent Investor Rule, Trustees

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Lindsey Hanson

The Robins Kaplan Spotlight, Vol. 5, No. 4, Winter 2021 - Pro Bono Publico–For The Public Good

The new year is a time to reflect on the year past. After 2020, such reflection is perhaps unlike that of prior years. Given everything going on in the world right now, particularly the isolation brought on by the COVID-19… more

Business Development, Client Services, Law Practice Management, Pro Bono, Young Lawyers

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Juvian Hernandez

Financial Daily Dose 7.31.2020 | Top Story: Amazon a Juggernaut?

Amazon a juggernaut? Quarterly sales and profit prove how indispensable tech giants have become to our society. In the midst of a pandemic, Big Tech mostly shows gains… more

Amazon Marketplace, Antitrust Violations, Arbitration, Big Tech, Bitcoin

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Jake Holdreith

[Webinar] Health Care Antitrust Under President Biden 2.0 - Almost One Year In: What Have We Learned About The Democrats’ Approach To Antitrust Policy And Enforcement? - November 16th, 1:00 pm CT

In March 2021, our experienced intellectual property, antitrust, and health care litigation lawyers shared some predictions on antitrust policy and enforcement in the health care sector. In “Health Care Antitrust under President… more

Antitrust Provisions, Biden Administration, Competition, Drug Pricing, Enforcement

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Meegan Hollywood

[Remote Event] Health Care Antitrust Under President Biden - What Health Care Companies May Expect By Way Of Antitrust Policy And Enforcement In The Next Four Years - March 9th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT

After a turbulent year that roiled the economy, and the health care sector more than most, the Democrats emerged with control of both the White House and Congress for the first time since 2014. Business leaders and in-house… more

Abuse of Dominance, Antitrust Division, Antitrust Immunity, Antitrust Litigation, Antitrust Provisions

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Annie Huang

A Retail Robot Revolution is Not Far Off

Robots have long been the stuff of science fiction and our imaginations. They are now our reality. In fact, one may be greeting and assisting you during your next visit to your local retailer. Large retailers have used robots… more

Cybersecurity, Privacy Concerns, Retail Market, Retailers, Robotics

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J. Austin Hurt

Collateralized Loan Obligations: Emerging Litigation Risks

I. Introduction - Financial experts are forecasting significant increases in borrower defaults on leveraged loans held in collateral loan obligations (“CLOs”). From the ashes of these defaults will arise litigation similar to… more

Asset-Backed Securities, Business Litigation, Collateralized Loan Obligations, Default, Investment

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Ellen Jalkut

Destination Skiing And The DOJ's Mountain Merger Challenge

This summer, the U.S. Department of Justice requested additional information on Alterra Mountain Co.'s planned acquisition of Arapahoe Basin, known as A-Basin, signaling the first DOJ challenge to a ski mountain merger in nearly… more

Acquisition Agreements, Antitrust Division, Antitrust Provisions, Competition, Department of Justice (DOJ)

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Kate Jaycox

Robins Kaplan Justice Report Summer 2020 | VOL. 14 NO. 3

AN EPIDEMIC OF INDIFFERENCE - “About the same you’d get with a paper cut…I don’t see little cuts.” “He’s going to get out in a couple days. He can go see his own doctor.” “He looked like any seg inmate.” This is… more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Criminal Investigations, Disparate Impact, Infectious Diseases, LGBTQ

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Brendan Johnson

The Robins Kaplan Spotlight, Vol. 6 No. 3, Fall 2021 - Context Matters: Fiduciaries and the Rule Against Self-Dealing

Fiduciary duties can arise out of many different relationships. Aside from defining the terms of the fiduciary’s responsibilities, the nature of that relationship can provide important policy context in the event of a dispute… more

Fiduciary, Power of Attorney, Self-Dealing

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Scott Johnson

When Policyholders Aren't Entitled To Preaward Interest

Most property insurance policies contain an appraisal clause that provides that if the parties cannot agree on the amount of loss, either party may demand an appraisal. An appraisal panel consisting of two party-appointed… more

Appraisal, Appraisal Awards, Homeowner's Insurance, Insurance Industry, Loss Coverage

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Carrie Joines

Revolutionizing Med Neg Cases with AI

The rapid evolution of technology is revolutionizing the legal practice. For plaintiff attorneys handling medical negligence cases, incorporating advanced tools—especially artificial intelligence—brings both challenges and… more

Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Document Review, Emerging Technologies

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B. Todd Jones

The Robins Kaplan Spotlight, Vol. 10 No. 2 - June 2025

The Spotlight strives to provide a forum to discuss the latest news and compelling issues impacting fiduciaries and those to whom fiduciaries owe duties. Whether you are an officer, director, trustee, beneficiary, trust officer,… more

Breach of Duty, Business Disputes, Business Litigation, Conflicts of Interest, Dispute Resolution

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Andrew Kabat

Duke Univ. v. Akorn, Inc.

THE COURT GRANTED PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO DISMISS DEFENDANT’S ANTITRUST AND PATENT MISUSE COUNTERCLAIMS AND RELATED AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES. Case Name: Duke Univ. v. Akorn, Inc., Civ. No. 3:18-cv-14035-BRM-TJB, 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS… more

Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), Counterclaims, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Generic Drugs, Hatch-Waxman

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Carly Kessler

Don’t Stop the Music: The Intersection Between Insurance and The Music Industry in the Era of COVID-19

As More Live Performances Are Cancelled, Limited In Size Or Postponed, Venues, Festival Organizers, Artists And Others Are Looking For Relief From The Financial Impact Caused By The Coronavirus Crisis… more

Breach of Contract, Consumer Insurance Products, Contract Terms, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Event Cancellation

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Rayna Kessler

Update on Exactech Knee, Hip, and Ankle Implant Recall Lawsuit

Robins Kaplan LLP is examining the recent recall of orthopedic devices that were manufactured by Exactech for hip, knee, and ankle implants. Since 2021, Exactech has recalled approximately 185,000 devices with the latest recall… more

Class Action, Hip Replacement, Mass Tort Litigation, Medical Devices, Multidistrict Litigation

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Akina Khan

The Robins Kaplan Privacy Pulse: EU Regulators Fine WhatsApp $266 Million for GDPR Violations

On September 2, 2021, EU regulators fined Facebook-owned chat service, WhatsApp, £225 million (around $266 million) for failing to fully disclose its user data collection and sharing practices. This is the second largest fine… more

Data Collection, Data Privacy, Data Protection, Disclosure Requirements, EU

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Ena Kovacevic

The Robins Kaplan Spotlight, Vol. 5 No. 4, Winter 2021 - Movies That Helped Us Get Through 2020

Like many of you, in 2020 we turned to a range of media to soothe our moods and pass the time while in quarantine. The lawyers in our Wealth Planning, Administration, and Disputes Group went so far as to build our annual CLE… more

Asset Management, Beneficiaries, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Inheritance

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Geoffrey Kozen

Capital One Faces Lawsuit Over Savings Account Practices

On January 14, 2025, the federal government sued Capital One, accusing it of deceptive practices related to its “360 Savings” accounts. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Capital One Financial Corp., No. 25-cv-00061 (E.D… more

Banks, Capital One, Consumer Financial Products, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Enforcement Actions

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Jamie Kurtz

Personalized Medicine and Patent Eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101

Double-digit growth is predicted for the molecular diagnostic market in the next several years, driven in part by an increased demand for personalized medicine—medical decisions and therapeutic products tailored to address the… more

Bristol-Myers Squibb, Diagnostic Tests, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Genetic Technologies Ltd., Healthcare

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Mark LaConte

Thinking Ahead: Key Provisions to Consider When Drafting Entity Governing Documents

A company’s governing documents, whether they be corporate bylaws and shareholder agreements, limited liability company (“LLC”) operating agreements, or partnership agreements, typically include the rules and regulations for its… more

Business Formation, Bylaws, D&O Insurance, Exit Strategies, Fiduciary Duty

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Oren Langer

Astellas US LLC v. Hospira, Inc.

Case Name: Astellas US LLC v. Hospira, Inc., No. 2022-1878, 2022 WL 17998229 (Fed. Cir. Dec. 30, 2022) (Circuit Judges Dyk, Reyna, and Cunningham presiding; Opinion by Dyk, J.) (Appeal from D. Del., Connolly, J.)… more

Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), Intellectual Property Protection, Life Sciences, Patent Infringement, Patent Litigation

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Christopher Larus

[Webinar] Conversation on Cross-Border IP Protection and Enforcement Session II | Key Issues in Cross-Border Trade Secret Protection and Litigation - April 20th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CDT

Trade secret protection provides an alternative avenue to protect company investments in technology innovation and its marketplace advantage. But not everything that is considered company confidential is necessarily a trade… more

Continuing Legal Education, Cross-Border, Foreign Jurisdictions, Intellectual Property Litigation, Intellectual Property Protection

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Laura Lee

Top Five Writing Tips for Everyday Writing

Writing is part of our daily lives - both professionally and personally. Whether it is a quick email to a colleague, a letter, or complex legal brief, effective communication matters. It can make a difference in completing a… more

Client Services, Email, Legal Writing

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Jennifer Leland

California's Sustainable Insurance Strategy: Balancing Innovation with Industry Challenges

In the fall of 2023, California's Department of Insurance unveiled the Sustainable Insurance Strategy, a comprehensive initiative aimed at reforming the state’s insurance market. The impetus for this strategy was driven by a… more

California, Climate Change, Insurance Industry, Natural Disasters, Policy Limits

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Kellie Lerner

REMS and Antitrust: Latest Litigation Lessons

Brand name pharmaceutical companies have long stood in the way of generic pharmaceuticals entering the market. To keep generics at bay, brands have used a variety tactics, including ultimately unlawful ones like fraudulently… more

Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), Apotex, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Generic Drugs

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Ellen Levish

Navigating Software License Disputes In Today’s Evolving Work-From-Home Paradigm

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent quarantines and protective measures present a wide variety of challenges to businesses—not the least among them being a shift to a remote-work model for many employees. The work-from-home… more

Contract Terms, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Software, Software Licenses

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Shui Li

PTAB Practice Update: Amended Rules of Practice for Trials before the PTAB Now in Effect

Effective May 2, 2016, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has amended the existing consolidated set of rules of practice for trial proceedings before Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), including inter… more

America Invents Act, Claim Construction, Covered Business Method Proceedings, Inter Partes Review (IPR) Proceeding, Patent Trial and Appeal Board

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Christina Lincoln

Considerations for D&O Insurance in Light of the Changing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Legal Landscape

After George Floyd’s death in May 2020, companies (including their directors and officers) are facing increasing liability exposure and scrutiny from both sides of the political aisle relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion… more

Board Members, CEOs, Corporate Governance, Corporate Officers, Directors

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Eric Lindenfeld

The Robins Kaplan Spotlight, Vol. 10 No. 1 - March 2025

The Spotlight strives to provide a forum to discuss the latest news and compelling issues impacting fiduciaries and those to whom fiduciaries owe duties. Whether you are an officer, director, trustee, beneficiary, trust officer,… more

Arbitration, Asset Management, Beneficiaries, Business Litigation, Business Succession

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Anne Lockner

Board Governance in the Age of AI: Navigating Risks of Note-Taking Tools

Recently, during a virtual meeting of a board-of-directors committee, the chair noticed one of the absent committee members had suddenly appeared in attendance. But after closer review, the chair realized it was not the human… more

Artificial Intelligence, Board of Directors, Corporate Governance

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Ari Lukoff

[Webinar] The Internet of Things: Legal Risks in a Connected World- August 31st, 1:00pm CST

Join Richard Martinez, Partner and Chair of the Privacy and Cyber Security Litigation Group; Kerry Childe, Sr. Corporate Counsel, Privacy and Information Policy, Best Buy; and Ari Lukoff, Associate, Intellectual Property and… more

Continuing Legal Education, Internet of Things, Privacy Concerns, Regulatory Oversight, Technology

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Eric Magnuson

Early Mediation in Fiduciary Disputes

Frequent Spotlight contributor Denise Rahne sat down with former Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric Magnuson, whose experience as a practitioner, judge, and mediator provides him with a unique perspective on early… more

Business Disputes, Closely Held Businesses, Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Mediators

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Thomas Mahlum

[Webinar] Health Care Antitrust Under President Biden 2.0 - Almost One Year In: What Have We Learned About The Democrats’ Approach To Antitrust Policy And Enforcement? - November 16th, 1:00 pm CT

In March 2021, our experienced intellectual property, antitrust, and health care litigation lawyers shared some predictions on antitrust policy and enforcement in the health care sector. In “Health Care Antitrust under President… more

Antitrust Provisions, Biden Administration, Competition, Drug Pricing, Enforcement

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William Manske

The Halo Effect: More Jury Trials On Willfulness

Patent holders have faced a number of new challenges to successfully enforce their patent rights over the last several years. The creation and implementation of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and inter partes review process… more

35 U.S.C. § 284, Enhanced Damages, Halo v Pulse, Patent Infringement, Patent Litigation

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David Marder

Obtaining Emergency Relief In Commercial Cases Amidst The COVID-19 Crisis

Civil litigation often starts with an emergency request to maintain the status quo during the lawsuit or ensure the ability to collect damages after victory. To obtain a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction, a… more

Business Litigation, Commercial Court, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Emergency Management Plans, Judicial Proceedings

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Ryan Marth

Capital One Faces Lawsuit Over Savings Account Practices

On January 14, 2025, the federal government sued Capital One, accusing it of deceptive practices related to its “360 Savings” accounts. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Capital One Financial Corp., No. 25-cv-00061 (E.D… more

Banks, Capital One, Consumer Financial Products, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Enforcement Actions

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David Martinez

The Robins Kaplan Spotlight, Vol. 10 No. 1 - March 2025

The Spotlight strives to provide a forum to discuss the latest news and compelling issues impacting fiduciaries and those to whom fiduciaries owe duties. Whether you are an officer, director, trustee, beneficiary, trust officer,… more

Arbitration, Asset Management, Beneficiaries, Business Litigation, Business Succession

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Teresa Fariss McClain

[Event] 2024 Trial Advocacy Seminar: Rule of Law - October 30th, Minneapolis, MN

Join Robins Kaplan for this year’s Trial Advocacy Seminar, ‘Rule of Law,’ where we will gather to discuss the pivotal role of law in society. This event will explore how the Rule of Law serves as the foundation for justice,… more

Access To Justice, Artificial Intelligence, Client Representation, Client Services, Continuing Legal Education

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Kelsey McElveen

GlaxoSmithKline LLC v. Teva Pharms. USA, Inc.

Case Name: GlaxoSmithKline LLC v. Teva Pharms. USA, Inc., 25 F.4th 949 (Fed. Cir. 2022) (Circuit Judges Moore, Newman, Dyk, Prost, O’Malley, Reyna, Taranto, Chen, Hughes, and Stoll presiding; Moore, Newman, O’Malley, Taranto,… more

Hatch-Waxman, Induced Infringement, Judgment As A Matter Of Law, Jury Verdicts, Patent Infringement

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Bryan Mechell

Navigating the Legal Landscape: Generative AI and Copyright Law

Generative artificial intelligence captivated the world in 2023 and is firmly positioned to remain center stage in the coming year. In the United States, the introduction and early-stage use of generative AI have been plagued… more

Artificial Intelligence, Authorship, Class Action, Copyright, Copyright Infringement

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Munir Meghjee

[Event] 2023 Trial Advocacy Seminar - Know Your Story. Tell Your Story. - November 16th, Minneapolis, MN

Join Robins Kaplan for this year’s Trial Advocacy Seminar, ‘Know Your Story. Tell Your Story,’ where we unravel the art of persuasive storytelling. We will explore how attorneys can captivate juries and influence legal outcomes… more

Continuing Legal Education, Events, Expert Testimony, Judges, Jury Deliberations

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Adam Mendel

Joint Ventures & The COVID-19 Pandemic

May companies work with their competitors to produce equipment needed to battle COVID-19 without running the risk of antitrust enforcement actions or treble damages lawsuits?… more

Antitrust Provisions, Business Entities, Collaboration, Competition, Coronavirus/COVID-19

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James Menton Jr.

O’Bannon And Alternative Forms Of Injunctive Relief

In O'Bannon v. NCAA, the Ninth Circuit held that NCAA regulations barring compensation to student-athletes are subject to antitrust scrutiny under the Sherman Act’s rule-of-reason analysis. The court upheld the district court’s… more

Antitrust Violations, Deferred Compensation, Educational Institutions, Injunctive Relief, Name and Likeness

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Chris Messerly

15 Years Later: The I-35 Bridge Collapse and the Lessons Carried On

Fifteen years ago this August, hundreds of lives were forever changed when a 1,900-foot section of the Interstate Highway 35 West bridge between Minneapolis and Saint Paul collapsed into the Mississippi River. Tragic news of the… more

Client Services, Law Firm Associates, Pro Bono

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Haroon Mian

Auxilium Pharms., Inc. v. FCB I LLC

Case Name: Auxilium Pharms., Inc. v. FCB I LLC, Civ. No. 20-16456, 2021 WL 2802537 (D.N.J. July 6, 2021) (Vazquez, J.) - Drug Product and Patent(s)-in-Suit: Testim® (testosterone gel); U.S. Patents Nos. 7,320,968 (“the ’968… more

Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), Generic Drugs, Hatch-Waxman, Life Sciences, Obviousness

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Ian Millican

Robins Kaplan Justice Report Winter 2021 | VOL. 15 NO. 1

ESTABLISHING DUTY IN CHILD SEX ABUSE CASES AGAINST THE JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES - In 2019, 13 states and the District of Columbia amended civil statutes to enlarge statutes of limitations for child sex abuse claims. Eight of… more

Bodily Injury, Child Abuse, Liability, Medical Malpractice, Pharmaceutical Industry

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Caroline Moos

Robins Kaplan Pursuing Camp Lejeune Claims

Robins Kaplan LLP is proudly representing military service men and women, and their families, who may have been injured at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina. With the passing of the Camp Lejeune… more

Contamination, Drinking Water, Military Service Members, Veterans, Water Supplies

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Julie Moroney

Settlement Highlights Issue of Deliberate Indifference Involving Medical Need in Jails

A recent $2.75 million settlement by Robins Kaplan LLP has drawn attention to a troubling case of deliberate indifference to medical needs at Anoka County Jail (the “Jail”). Deyonta Green, who struggled with addiction issues,… more

Civil Rights Act, Enforcement Actions, Health and Safety, Healthcare, Negligence

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Cyrus Morton

Centuries of Precedent are Little Help as IPR Constitutionality Divides Justices

This morning the Supreme Court heard arguments in the heavily anticipated case of Oil States Energy Services, LLC v. Greene’s Energy Group, LLC on the question of whether AIA trials at the patent office, such as inter partes… more

America Invents Act, Article III, Constitutional Challenges, Energy Sector, Intellectual Property Protection

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Emily Niles

[Webinar] From Contract To Courtroom: Lessons Learned In Contract Litigation And Trials - September 30th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

What can we learn from past contracts, good and bad, and how they played out in the courtroom? In this presentation, seasoned-in-house counsel, trial attorneys, and a jury consultant will examine lessons learned in litigation… more

Acquisitions, Arbitration, Continuing Legal Education, Contract Disputes, Contract Drafting

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Andrew Noel

What’s Good for the Goose is Good for the Government

Sterry v. Minnesota Department of Corrections, 8 N.W.3d 224 (Minn. 2024) places Minnesota governmental employers on the same footing as private employers for the purposes of vicarious liability. The State, cities, and counties… more

Appeals, Employees, Employment Litigation, Government Agencies, Law Enforcement

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Eamon O'Kelly

[Webinar] Health Care Antitrust Under President Biden 2.0 - Almost One Year In: What Have We Learned About The Democrats’ Approach To Antitrust Policy And Enforcement? - November 16th, 1:00 pm CT

In March 2021, our experienced intellectual property, antitrust, and health care litigation lawyers shared some predictions on antitrust policy and enforcement in the health care sector. In “Health Care Antitrust under President… more

Antitrust Provisions, Biden Administration, Competition, Drug Pricing, Enforcement

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Steven Orloff

The Robins Kaplan Spotlight, Vol. 10 No. 2 - June 2025

The Spotlight strives to provide a forum to discuss the latest news and compelling issues impacting fiduciaries and those to whom fiduciaries owe duties. Whether you are an officer, director, trustee, beneficiary, trust officer,… more

Breach of Duty, Business Disputes, Business Litigation, Conflicts of Interest, Dispute Resolution

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Kevin Pasquinelli

[Webinar] Second Annual AI Legal Summit - Session II | AI on the Edge: Legal Considerations for Artificial Intelligence Systems from Peripheral Devices - May 12th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Recognize the IP risks that arise as artificial intelligence and machine learning take a greater foothold in your business. Our three-part seminar will present solutions to risks that are unique to AI/ML, including: -… more

Artificial Intelligence, Continuing Legal Education, Data Collection, Data Privacy, Data Security

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Christopher Pinahs

Astellas US LLC v. Hospira, Inc.

Case Name: Astellas US LLC v. Hospira, Inc., No. 2022-1878, 2022 WL 17998229 (Fed. Cir. Dec. 30, 2022) (Circuit Judges Dyk, Reyna, and Cunningham presiding; Opinion by Dyk, J.) (Appeal from D. Del., Connolly, J.)… more

Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), Intellectual Property Protection, Life Sciences, Patent Infringement, Patent Litigation

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David Prange

[Webinar] Second Annual AI Legal Summit - Session III | Trade Secret as a Mechanism for Protecting AI/ML Development - May 19th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

Recognize the IP risks that arise as artificial intelligence and machine learning take a greater foothold in your business. Our three-part seminar will present solutions to risks that are unique to AI/ML, including: -… more

Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Continuing Legal Education, Intellectual Property Protection, Investors

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Timothy Purdon

FAA Regs For Small Drones — A Step In The Right Direction

On June 21, 2016, after a long wait and much anticipation, the Federal Aviation Administration announced that it had finalized the regulations that will govern the commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the… more

Airspace, Commercial Use, Drones, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Section 333 Exemption

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Denise Rahne

The Robins Kaplan Spotlight, Vol. 10 No. 2 - June 2025

The Spotlight strives to provide a forum to discuss the latest news and compelling issues impacting fiduciaries and those to whom fiduciaries owe duties. Whether you are an officer, director, trustee, beneficiary, trust officer,… more

Breach of Duty, Business Disputes, Business Litigation, Conflicts of Interest, Dispute Resolution

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Navin Ramalingam

Trademark Tensions on the Track: Court Upholds First Amendment Protections in Haas v. Steiner

The intersection of trademark law and creative expression continues to evolve, most recently in Haas Automation, Inc. v. Guenther Steiner and Ten Speed Press, 2024 WL 4440914 (C.D. Cal. September 25, 2024). Haas provides fresh… more

Car Racing, First Amendment, Intellectual Property Protection, Trademark Infringement, Trademark Litigation

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Erica Ramsey

The Blame Game: Can Cyber Crimes Fall Under the War Exclusion?

We’ve all been cautioned not to click on unfamiliar links, to delete suspicious emails, and to otherwise safeguard against unknown hackers. Cyber attacks have risen in the past decade, developing into a trillion-dollar industry… more

Cyber Attacks, Cyber Crimes, Cybersecurity, Hackers

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Elizabeth Reidy

Chaos v. Predictability: The Enforceability of Choice of Law Provisions

When a new claim is made or a lawsuit is filed, one of the first questions asked is whether the policy at issue contains a choice of law provision. These provisions dictate the law that should govern the parties’ dispute and… more

Choice-of-Law, Insurance Contracts, Insurance Industry, Policy Terms

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Michael Reif

Uber Company Systems Compromised by Widespread Cyber Hack

Uber discovered yesterday that its computer network had been hacked, with a person claiming responsibility sending “images of email, cloud storage and code repositories to cybersecurity researches and The New York Times.” The… more

Capital Markets, Financial Institutions, Financial Markets, Financial Services Industry

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William Reiss

Destination Skiing And The DOJ's Mountain Merger Challenge

This summer, the U.S. Department of Justice requested additional information on Alterra Mountain Co.'s planned acquisition of Arapahoe Basin, known as A-Basin, signaling the first DOJ challenge to a ski mountain merger in nearly… more

Acquisition Agreements, Antitrust Division, Antitrust Provisions, Competition, Department of Justice (DOJ)

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Julie Reynolds

The Robins Kaplan Justice Report - January 2025

For decades, Depo-Provera has been presented as a game-changing contraceptive—a quick injection every three months that promised simplicity and effectiveness. For millions of women worldwide, it seemed like the perfect solution… more

Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Health Care Providers, Healthcare, Immunity, Life Sciences

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Sharon Roberg-Perez, Ph.D.

Protecting Your Trade Secrets: Trust but Verify

Most companies rely heavily on contractual obligations to protect their trade secrets. Employee and vendor agreements typically include non-disclosure provisions. Depending on the state and the nature of an employee’s position,… more

Confidential Information, Intellectual Property Protection, Misappropriation, Non-Compete Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreement

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David Rochelson

DOJ Signs Off On First COVID-Related Competitor Collaboration Not Involving Medical Supplies

On May 15, 2020, the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice announced its first approval of a COVID-19 competitor collaboration that does not involve equipment or medications directly related to fighting the pandemic… more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Corporate Counsel, Department of Justice (DOJ), Medical Supplies

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Erica Rosenbaum

The Robins Kaplan Spotlight, Vol. 9 No. 3 - September 2024

WELCOME TO THE SPOTLIGHT - In this issue, we feature an insightful interview with one of our keynote speakers, Alan Harter, CEO and Founder of Pactolus, a private wealth management company. With over two decades of experience… more

Beneficiaries, Estate Planning, Fiduciary Duty, High Net-Worth, Succession Planning

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Stephen Safranski

Price Gouging In The COVID-19 Pandemic: Protecting Yourself And Your Business

Supply difficulties and price changes are focusing businesses and governments on laws and orders against hoarding and price gouging… more

Antitrust Provisions, Antitrust Violations, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Corruption, Goods or Services

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Hollis Salzman

Antitrust Bulletin – Vol. 6, No. 1

In 2013, the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division obtained even more record-breaking fines in its ongoing antitrust investigation of the automobile parts industry. The investigation, which began in 2011, has uncovered… more

Automotive Industry, Trucking Industry

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Christine Yun Sauer

[Webinar] Navigating Unique Challenges Of Cross-Border Standard Essential Patent and FRAND Litigation: What Patent Holders and Implementers Need To Know About Anti-Suit Injunctions, Unwilling Licensees, Component-Level Licenses, and Coordinating Multi-Jurisdictional Litigation - April 13th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CDT

The licensing of standard essential patents is a global issue which requires an understanding of the different jurisdictions in play. In this session, participants will gain an understanding of decisions in Unwired Planet v… more

Anti-Suit Injunctions, Continuing Legal Education, Cross-Border, Foreign Jurisdictions, FRAND

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Peter Schmit

[Event] 2024 Trial Advocacy Seminar: Rule of Law - October 30th, Minneapolis, MN

Join Robins Kaplan for this year’s Trial Advocacy Seminar, ‘Rule of Law,’ where we will gather to discuss the pivotal role of law in society. This event will explore how the Rule of Law serves as the foundation for justice,… more

Access To Justice, Artificial Intelligence, Client Representation, Client Services, Continuing Legal Education

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Taylore Karpa Schollard

A Magnifying Glass on the Notice Prejudice Standard in Massachusetts for Excess Insurers

What happens between a primary and excess liability insurer when their mutual insured is hit with a verdict $2.15 million over the primary limit and the excess insurer was not put on notice until after the verdict? This was the… more

Excess Policies, Insurance Industry, Insurance Litigation, Jury Trial, Liability Insurance

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Tony Schrank

[Event] 2024 Trial Advocacy Seminar: Rule of Law - October 30th, Minneapolis, MN

Join Robins Kaplan for this year’s Trial Advocacy Seminar, ‘Rule of Law,’ where we will gather to discuss the pivotal role of law in society. This event will explore how the Rule of Law serves as the foundation for justice,… more

Access To Justice, Artificial Intelligence, Client Representation, Client Services, Continuing Legal Education

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Ryan Schultz

Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. v. Actavis Laboratories Fl, Inc.

Case Name: Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. v. Actavis Laboratories Fl, Inc., Civ. No. 15-451-RGA, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 169570 (D. Del. Oct. 13, 2017) (Andrews, J.)… more

Actavis Inc., Generic Drugs, Hatch-Waxman, Intellectual Property Protection, Patent Infringement

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Christopher Seidl

The Intersection Between Intellectual Property Law and Employment Law

Employment law often becomes the centerpiece in intellectual property litigation. Understanding how these two disciplines intertwine can be critical to winning or losing a case. Attorneys Becky Thorson and Christopher Seidl shed… more

Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Litigation, Patent Ownership, Patents, Popular

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Raoul Shah

Raoul Shah: Keeping Humanity and Compassion Close

For Raoul Shah, the decision to become a lawyer was always about helping people. His passion stems from validating victims’ experiences and helping them hold their wrongdoers accountable… more

Client Services, Law Firm Associates, Law Firm Partners, Law Practice Management, Legal Project Management

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Shira Shapiro

Estate Planning to Protect Generational Wealth Transfers: Lessons From The Gilded Age

HBO’s The Gilded Age dramatizes the privileged lives of some of America’s wealthiest families in late 19th century New York City. In U.S. history, the Gilded Age covers the 1870s to the late 1890s. Rapid economic growth defined… more

Asset Management, Beneficiaries, Business Succession, Estate Planning, Generation-Skipping Transfer

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Philip Sieff

15 Years Later: The I-35 Bridge Collapse and the Lessons Carried On

Fifteen years ago this August, hundreds of lives were forever changed when a 1,900-foot section of the Interstate Highway 35 West bridge between Minneapolis and Saint Paul collapsed into the Mississippi River. Tragic news of the… more

Client Services, Law Firm Associates, Pro Bono

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Roman Silberfeld

A Landmark Victory for Disabled Homeless Veterans: Q&A with the Trial Team

After a 16-day bench trial, U.S. District Judge David O. Carter ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must honor its commitment to provide housing and healthcare to veterans on the West Los Angeles VA Grounds. The… more

Affordable Housing, City of Los Angeles, Department of Veterans Affairs, Disability, Disability Benefits

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Manleen Singh

Can the Threat of Fees Discourage Unnecessary Fiduciary Disputes? Maybe...

The early stages of partner and shareholder relationships are about hope and promise, not discord and dispute. Yet, the earliest stage—and during the drafting of the partner or shareholder agreement—offer real opportunities to… more

Dispute Resolution, Fee-Shifting, Legal Fees, Partnerships, Shareholders

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Stacey Slaughter

Collateralized Loan Obligations: Emerging Litigation Risks

I. Introduction - Financial experts are forecasting significant increases in borrower defaults on leveraged loans held in collateral loan obligations (“CLOs”). From the ashes of these defaults will arise litigation similar to… more

Asset-Backed Securities, Business Litigation, Collateralized Loan Obligations, Default, Investment

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Laura Song

[Webinar] Health Care Antitrust Under President Biden 2.0 - Almost One Year In: What Have We Learned About The Democrats’ Approach To Antitrust Policy And Enforcement? - November 16th, 1:00 pm CT

In March 2021, our experienced intellectual property, antitrust, and health care litigation lawyers shared some predictions on antitrust policy and enforcement in the health care sector. In “Health Care Antitrust under President… more

Antitrust Provisions, Biden Administration, Competition, Drug Pricing, Enforcement

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Tara Sutton

[Event] 2024 Trial Advocacy Seminar: Rule of Law - October 30th, Minneapolis, MN

Join Robins Kaplan for this year’s Trial Advocacy Seminar, ‘Rule of Law,’ where we will gather to discuss the pivotal role of law in society. This event will explore how the Rule of Law serves as the foundation for justice,… more

Access To Justice, Artificial Intelligence, Client Representation, Client Services, Continuing Legal Education

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Lee Ann Thigpen

AI’s Impact on Property Insurance Coverage

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, such as computer systems for assistance in quickly answering complicated questions, researching a specific topic, or creating an image… more

Algorithms, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Collection, Fraud

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Meeghan Tirtasaputra

The Three C’s Of Surety Bond Underwriting And The Increasing Importance Of Character

Before issuing a bond, a surety will evaluate a company using the three c’s: (1) capital, (2) capacity, and (3) character. And while suretyship is not a field that changes often, a small shift towards relying more on character… more

Capital Requirements, Financial Services Industry, Regulatory Requirements, Surety Bonds

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Thad Titze

Communicating Your Estate Plan: A Helpful Tool, Not a Fix-All

In the first 10 minutes of Netflix’s The Gentleman, the grieving heirs of Archibald Horniman are shocked when it is revealed that he has left his sizeable estate almost entirely to his second-born son, to the exclusion of his… more

Asset Management, Beneficiaries, Confidential Information, Estate Planning, Heirs

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Emily Tremblay

Astellas US LLC v. Hospira, Inc.

Case Name: Astellas US LLC v. Hospira, Inc., No. 2022-1878, 2022 WL 17998229 (Fed. Cir. Dec. 30, 2022) (Circuit Judges Dyk, Reyna, and Cunningham presiding; Opinion by Dyk, J.) (Appeal from D. Del., Connolly, J.)… more

Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), Intellectual Property Protection, Life Sciences, Patent Infringement, Patent Litigation

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Brandon Vaughn

Revolutionizing Med Neg Cases with AI

The rapid evolution of technology is revolutionizing the legal practice. For plaintiff attorneys handling medical negligence cases, incorporating advanced tools—especially artificial intelligence—brings both challenges and… more

Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Document Review, Emerging Technologies

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Devon Villarreal

Obtaining Emergency Relief In Commercial Cases Amidst The COVID-19 Crisis

Civil litigation often starts with an emergency request to maintain the status quo during the lawsuit or ensure the ability to collect damages after victory. To obtain a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction, a… more

Business Litigation, Commercial Court, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Emergency Management Plans, Judicial Proceedings

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Bryan Vogel

[Webinar] Latest Trends at the International Trade Commission - December 6th, 11:00am CT

This webinar will discuss the latest trends for intellectual property disputes at the International Trade Commission (ITC). Examples of questions answered during this webinar include: - What are the current statistics on… more

Intellectual Property Protection, International Trade Commission (ITC), Patent Trial and Appeal Board, Webinars

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William Webster

When is a Flood a “Flood”: East Coast Edition

Last month, heavy rainstorms in California brought to the forefront the issue of what is a “flood” under California law, particularly in regard to rain and surface water. We noted a California court held “flood” in its plain… more

Flood Insurance, Flooding, Insurance Industry, Insurance Litigation, Natural Disasters

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Timothy Wenger

FCC Takes Action Against COVID-19-Related Scam Robocalls

Earlier this month, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) and the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) jointly warned three gateway providers to immediately stop transmitting a “flood” of overseas-originating scam robocalls… more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, FCC, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Robocalling, Scams

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MyLeah Wiedmann

The Robins Kaplan Spotlight, Vol. 6, No. 4 - Quiet Trusts: The Benefits of Privacy in Estate Planning

In the wake of the “Pandora Papers,” the use of secret trusts has come under fire. The media has depicted secrecy in trust administration as a tactic to allow the wealthy to conceal their riches and avoid tax obligations. With… more

Asset Management, Beneficiaries, Estate Planning, Trust Distributions, Trustees

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Greta Wiessner

[Event] 2024 Trial Advocacy Seminar: Rule of Law - October 30th, Minneapolis, MN

Join Robins Kaplan for this year’s Trial Advocacy Seminar, ‘Rule of Law,’ where we will gather to discuss the pivotal role of law in society. This event will explore how the Rule of Law serves as the foundation for justice,… more

Access To Justice, Artificial Intelligence, Client Representation, Client Services, Continuing Legal Education

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K. Craig Wildfang

Antitrust Bulletin – Vol. 6, No. 1

In 2013, the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division obtained even more record-breaking fines in its ongoing antitrust investigation of the automobile parts industry. The investigation, which began in 2011, has uncovered… more

Automotive Industry, Trucking Industry

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Brandy Worden

Why Businesses are Busy Now Updating Compliance Around Transfers of European Data to Comply with a September 27 Deadline—And Why Yours Should be Too.

Personal data transfers from the European Economic Area (“EEA”) to most other countries, including the United States, require companies to take prompt compliance action. The General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) requires… more

Cybersecurity, Data Protection, European Commission, European Court of Justice (ECJ), European Economic Area (EEA)

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Samia Young

The Robins Kaplan Spotlight, Vol. 6 No. 1, Spring 2021 - Fiduciary or Foe? Revisiting Meinhard v. Salmon

Most lawyers have read—and likely briefed—the staple cases that helped to shape American fiduciary law. In the business law and partnership context, it is difficult to imagine a more well-known case than Meinhard v. Salmon. The… more

Business Partners, Fiduciary, Fiduciary Duty, Leases, Partnerships

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Richard Zabel

The Robins Kaplan Spotlight - VOL. 5, NO. 3 Fall 2020

The Spotlight is the result of ongoing collaboration between our national trial practice and estate planning groups, with the goal of providing a forum to discuss the latest news and other issues impacting the trusts and estates… more

Asset Management, Asset Valuations, Decedent Protection, Estate Planning, Financial Planning

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Seth Zawila

Connecticut Becomes Fifth US State to Pass Comprehensive Consumer Privacy Law

On May 10, 2022, Connecticut became the fifth state to sign into law a comprehensive consumer privacy law. The law, the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (“CTDPA”), will go into effect on July 1, 2023, giving businesses fewer than 14… more

Consumer Privacy Rights, Cybersecurity, Data Collection, Data Privacy, Data Protection

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Li Zhu

Using Alternative Fee Arrangements to Redefine Your Bottom Line

In 1958, the American Bar Association (ABA) published a pamphlet recommending that attorneys track and keep detailed records of their time. For better or for worse, legal work has since been measured by the “billable hour”—the… more

Alternative Fee Arrangements, Business Development, Client Services, Legal Fees, Legal Project Management

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