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3M v. Avery Dennison (CAFC 2012): Avoiding a Declaratory Judgment Action for Non-Infringement

If you own a patent and become aware that it is being infringed, what are your options? Usually three: 1) sue; 2) don't sue and ignore the.. Read More

Recent Ohio Decisions Regarding the Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements

Businesses commonly insert arbitration clauses in its contracts and consumer user agreements with the intent to avoid costly litigation. When.. Read More

The Supreme Court Arguments on Obamacare Have a Local Angle

Day Two (March 27) of the three days of Supreme Court arguments on Obamacare (officially, the Affordable Care Act) focused on the constitutionality.. Read More

FTC Privacy Report – A Tool for Discussion or a Club to Hammer the Unsuspecting

On March 26, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") issued its Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change Report (the "Privacy.. Read More

You Interviewed Well, but What Are You Really Like? – Employers Ask for Access to Applicant Facebook Accounts

The issue of prospective employers viewing an applicant’s Facebook account is not new. Employers and privacy advocates have been debating the.. Read More

In Trademark Disputes, David has an Updated Slingshot to Combat Goliath: Social Media

Another consequence of our digital economy capturing national media attention is the utilization of social media and other internet tools to combat.. Read More

Release and Covenant Not to Sue Bars Subsequent Class Action: Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Putative Class Action

A recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit demonstrates that properly drafted covenants not to sue are needed in.. Read More