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U.S. Supreme Court Decision May Limit Scope Of Persons Who Can Be Primarily Liable For Securities Fraud Under Rule 10b-5
The Supreme Court's June 13, 2011 decision in Janus Capital Group, Inc. v. First Derivative Traders may provide defendants with additional ammunition in securities class action lawsuits by limiting the scope of persons who can be primarily liable for securities fraud under SEC Rule 10b-5. 17...
Read MorePatent Reform - The Fuss About First-To-File
The 112th Congress is currently considering legislation that would result in substantial revisions to the statutes and regulations governing patent procurement and enforcement. As with any major revision to long-standing laws, the full impact of the changes is not always readily apparent. The...
Read MoreDeal Trends In Private International M&A 2011
The outlook for international M&A in 2011 is more positive than at any time since the "crunch." Corporate buyers, particularly those from the U.S., are carrying huge amounts of excess cash on their balance sheets, and private equity buyers are sitting on significant pools of capital...
Read MoreHealthcare Reform Task Force Faces Up To The Roll-Out Of The PPACA And Other Healthcare Reform Challenges
Editor: Ken, tell us about the firm's healthcare practice. Raskin: We have one of the broadest and deepest healthcare practices in the nation. In fact, according to Modern Healthcare , a leading publication in the field, we maintain the largest healthcare industry practice in America. We...
Read MoreSmaller Is Better: Selecting A German Legal Adviser
Editor: Describe your office, including its staff, types of clients and scope of practice. Leissner: Our office is relatively new, having been established in October 2007. We have experienced considerable growth since then and now have 20 lawyers practicing in all fields of law. Much...
Read MorePassing The Advantages Of A Location On To Clients
Editor: Please tell our readers about your professional experience. What drew you to Atlanta? Stephenson: In the early '70s, Atlanta, San Francisco and Phoenix were cities that were popular with law students seeking opportunities outside New York, Washington and Chicago. Atlanta was a good...
Read MoreHow Vulnerable To Challenge Is The Patient Protection And Affordable Health Care Act Of 2010?
Editor: Patrick, your background on the Hill as deputy staff director and chief health counsel to the House Energy and Commerce Committee has given you front-row insights into the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act of 2010. King & Spalding has formed a multidisciplinary task...
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