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M & A Law Prof Blog
Weil on Arbitration vs. Litigation
By CorporateAcquisitions MergerLawBlogger
Practitioners are often asked by their clients, "Which do you recommend to resolve disputes under a merger agreement: Litigation or Arbitration?"Here's a Weil client alert by Sara Duran that "addresses the pros and…
NJ Family Legal Blog
Read Melissa Brown's Interesting Article Entitled "Jurists & Lawyers Ignorant of Social Media Can Unintentionally Harm Litigant's and Clients"
Melissa Brown, an attorney in Charleston, South Carolina, is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and one of the preeminent family lawyers in South Carolina. I had the occasion, last…
Food Poison Journal
Raw milk E. coli outbreak and HUS in Washington state: Cozy Valley Dairy to be sued
By Bill Marler
The Outbreak: From late-August through early-November 2011, contaminated raw milk produced by Cozy Valley caused at least three children to become infected by a genetically indistinguishable strain of E. coli…
Securities Law Prof Blog
The Latest on the SEC v. Citigroup Appeal
On December 27, Judge Rakoff denied the SEC and Citigroup's motion to stay all proceedings in the district court pending determination of the "purported appeal." Citing the principle that interim…
Food Poison Journal
Salmonella Lawsuits Filed in New York and Illinois by Marler Clark
By Bill Marler
Marler Clark, the nation’s leading law firm dedicated to representing victims of Salmonella filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against a Chicago El Gran Burrito restaurant. This is the second lawsuit…
Securities Law Prof Blog
Couture on Mixed Statements and the Safe Harbor
Mixed Statements: The Safe Harbor's Rocky Shore, by Wendy Gerwick Couture, University of Idaho College of Law, was recently posted on SSRN. Here is the abstract:In this essay, the author…
The IP Law Blog
Involved in Litigation? Be Careful What You Post Online
By Nathan Geronimo People are better connected with friends and family than ever before. Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter can be an excellent way to stay in…
California Personal Injury Law Case Notes
PG&E’s Admission of Liability No More Than a Litigation Ploy
By Mike Danko
PG&E made a show of finally “admitting liability” for the explosion. What brought that about? A sudden pang of conscience? Not quite. PG&E's latest move is classic litigation strategy. It's designed…
Food Poison Journal
Diagnosis and Treatment of Reactive Arthritis: notes for victims of Don Julio Salmonella Outbreak
By Bill Marler
The Don Julio Salmonella outbreak, which has claimed more than 59 victims--possibly hundreds--will cause many to develop a condition called reactive arthritis. Here is some additional information for any of…
Food Poison Journal
20 years of E. coli lawsuits
By Bill Marler
20 years spent litigating E. coli lawsuits produces quite a record of successes. The Schnuck’s E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce will soon be on the list as well.…