News & Developments »

Arizona Court Refuses to Apply the Economic-Loss Rule to a Statutory Fraud Act Claim

The Arizona Court of Appeals held in a case of first impression that the economic-loss rule does not apply to bar claims under the state's consumer fraud act.

ADEA Is Not the Exclusive Remedy for Age Discrimination Claims Against State Employers

The Seventh Circuit ruled that claims may be brought under both the Equal Protection Clause and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

Eighth Circuit Holds that District Court Must Make Explicit Findings of Bad Faith on the Record Prior to Litigation

The court held that findings must be placed on the record before a district court can deliver an adverse inference instruction for prelitigation spoliation of evidence.

Articles »

At Liberty to Lie? The Viability of Fraud Claims after Disclaiming Reliance

By Andrew M. Zeitlin and Alison P. Baker

Courts have taken different approaches regarding the enforceability of waiver of reliance provisions.

Decisions Highlight Split in Application of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

By Thomas A. Dye

Should the act be construed broadly or narrowly?

Standardizing Efficiencies in Business Litigation

By Heath J. Szymczak

Litigators can distinguish themselves with practical, cost-saving litigation techniques.

Roundtables

Everyday Ethics from Superhero Attorneys

James Daily discusses the legal ethics issues raised by superhero attorneys such as Matt Murdock (aka Daredevil) and Jennifer Walters (aka She-Hulk). (52:23)

Moving from Thoughtless Data Hoarding to Thoughtful Data Strategies: What's the Answer?

Clients, do you know what your law firm does with the data and documents it collected and created once the case is over or the engagement ends? Law firms, do you know what client data and documents you have and where they are? (53:00)

The Supreme Court’s First Decision on the Class Action Fairness Act: Standard Fire Ins. Co. v. Knowles

The Supreme Court has issued its first decision interpreting the Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA). In a unanimous decision, the Court held that, prior to certification, a named plaintiff’s stipulation that the putative class would not seek more than $5 million did not defeat jurisdiction under CAFA. (1:01:03)

Announcements »

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