News & Developments »

Dealership Was Fraudulently Joined in Car Defect Case

The Eighth Circuit concluded that Minnesota's seller's-exception statute did not preclude a finding of fraudulent joinder.

Fifth Circuit Rejects Wells Fargo's In Pari Delicto Argument

Believing the distinction between Wahab and W Financial Group was critical, the court viewed Wahab's wrongful actions to be insufficient to bind his corporate principal.

Eighth Circuit Affirms Ruling in Helicopter Case

The court decided that certain manuals prepared for helicopter repair were a protected trade secret.

Articles »

NLRB Rules Collective-Action Waivers Are Unlawful

By Breanna Harris

The NLRB ruled it is a violation of federal law to require employees to sign arbitration agreements that prevent them from joining to pursue legal claims.

Must Legal Holds Be Written to Avoid Spoliation Sanctions?

By Paul M. Kessimian and Travis J. McDermott

Steuben Foods shows that Pension Committee's rule of per se gross negligence and associated inference of spoliation will not necessarily be followed.

Shining a Spotlight on Adequacy of Class Counsel

By Jeremy Gilman

A Seventh Circuit decision is likely to sharpen the focus on the adequacy-of-counsel requirement in consumer class actions.

Announcements

Next Committee Teleconference Feb. 15

The next Commercial & Business Litigation Committee teleconference is open to all CBL members.

Young Lawyers Subcommittee to Initiate Mentor Program

The Young Lawyers Subcommittee is launching a mentoring program, and it's looking for attorneys interested in serving as mentors and mentees.

Litigation Trends Report Available Now

Navigant has created Litigation Trends Analysis that covers recent trends, notable cases, and significant litigation or investigations in the first and second quarters of 2011.

Committee FAQ Available Now

The Commercial & Business Litigation Committee has released an FAQ document detailing the structure and organization of the committee.