Law Firm ILN-telligence Podcast | Episode 92: Ron Davis | Fogler Rubinoff
JONES DAY TALKS®: Class Actions Worldview Guide: Part 1–The United States and European Union
Policyholders vs. Insurers: 3 Arguments to Make When Selecting Defense Counsel & Hourly Rates
State AG Pulse | Money, Money, Money: Where does it go and why?
Preparing for Litigation in the U.S.
Jones Day Talks: Women in IP: The Supreme Court's "Copyright Day"
CorpCast Episode 2: Advancement 101
How This Investment Firm Hopes to Revolutionize Litigation in America
In this case, Safeco Insurance Company of Indiana (“Safeco”) issued a residential policy to Venugopal Muriki (the “Insured”) covering the Insured’s dwelling. On December 10, 2024, the Insured submitted a claim with Safeco...more
Colorado, like most states, follows the “American Rule,” which requires parties to a lawsuit to pay their own legal expenses. There is a significant exception though, if the parties agree, in a contract clause known as a...more
The Court of Appeal for Bermuda has lately clarified two important aspects of the law of litigation costs in Bermuda: the test for indemnity costs and the availability of issue-based costs awards. In each respect the Court of...more
The introduction of the Employment and Discrimination Tribunal (Procedure) (Jersey) Amendment Order 2025 (Order) has significantly altered the costs regime in the Jersey Employment Tribunal. Having previously been a no-cost...more
The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court’s denial of attorneys’ fees to the defendant after it prevailed at trial in a copyright infringement suit, concluding that the district court adequately...more
The California Supreme Court issued its decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court, addressing whether the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempts California's rule governing late payment of arbitration fees, Cal. Code Civ....more
There’s a hard truth about being a plan sponsor or a plan provider: you can be doing everything right and still get sued. That’s the world we live in—especially in the retirement plan space. You can dot every “i,” cross every...more
My sense is that it’s mostly other lawyers reading this blog – either to get some insight on one of their cases or to check me out when I’m one of their adversaries. But this post is for the non-lawyers out there who find...more
Les services publics, les municipalités et autres entités gouvernementales ou quasi gouvernementales font face à des défis uniques lorsqu’ils cherchent à évaluer les risques liés aux règlements de leurs différends. Ils...more
ERISA is widely regarded as a remedial statute. As a result, employers who are pursued by multiemployer pension plans for withdrawal liability face an uphill battle when trying to recoup attorneys’ fees (often substantial)...more
This article serves as a guide for Civil Practitioners when litigating in the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. In so doing, it outlines the notable Local Rules regarding: 1) Motions; 2)...more
Public utilities, municipalities and other government or quasi-governmental entities are confronted with unique challenges when assessing risks related to dispute resolution. This includes considering how the cost of legal...more
In Preferred Wireless LLC v. T-Mobile USA Inc., the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio addressed a motion by defendant T-Mobile to confirm an arbitrator’s award of attorneys’ fees and costs, and also...more
As previously discussed in our Corporate Governance Insight on March 20, 2025, certain companies and investors continue to reassess whether to incorporate or form in the state of Delaware or move to another state. A recent...more
The First District held that a prevailing defendant in a PAGA action may not recover litigation costs from the California Labor Workforce Development Agency when the LWDA did not participate in the litigation....more
Session 1 of a 6-part series with Procopio and ACC San Diego: Best Practices and Strategies In-house counsel are the linchpin of effective litigation management. This session will focus on the best practices for overseeing...more
Singapore-based XP Power has been ordered to pay $17 million in attorneys’ fees to opponent Comet Technologies, USA, following Comet’s victory at trial. The Northern District of California issued the order in January 2025,...more
Did you get sued for the first time? Then you’ve got litigation on your hands. Litigation is just another word for a court case. Choosing an attorney to represent you in that litigation is tricky — and very important....more
On March 21, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit held in a precedential opinion that legal fees incurred by generic drug companies in defending against patent infringement suits brought under the Hatch-Waxman Act...more
In Actavis v. U.S., a case at the intersection of tax law and patent law, the Federal Circuit held that generic drug companies’ Hatch-Waxman litigation expenses are “ordinary and necessary business expenses” and can be...more
So, you think you can sue. Maybe you had a contract, and the other side breached it. Or maybe someone owes you money, and you’re ready to go after them. Not so fast. Starting a lawsuit is a big step, and there are many...more
Senate Bill 999 has passed the Senate and been reported out of the Civil Subcommittee from the House Courts of Justice Committee. The bill, if passed by the House and signed by the Governor, would have two important...more
Most IP litigation in Canada takes place in the Federal Court. Pursuant to the Federal Courts Rules1, the Court has a broad discretion in awarding costs. However, the Federal Court will typically order the losing party to pay...more
We understand. The other party to your contract breached your deal, acted in bad faith, and cost you money and your business reputation. It’s personal; you trusted them, and they abused your trust. You want to sue them...more
Third-party IPRs can moot previously favorable decisions and leave a previously successful party to bear its own costs. On October 16, 2024, Judge Rodney Gilstrap denied the plaintiff’s Motion to be Confirmed as the...more