The U.S. Supreme Court's decision Monday casting aside a strict test for securing enhanced damages in patent cases clears the way for patentees to recover big damages more frequently and exert greater leverage over accused infringers in settlement talks, attorneys say. “The decisions over the Continue Reading
Robert Mintz interviewed in “Puerto Rico Loses Right to Prosecute,” which appeared on Bloomberg Radio
Urban Resists Adding Retailers To Trademark Coverage Suit
Urban Outfitters on Wednesday asked a Pennsylvania state court judge to reconsider parts of a largely favorable May decision in a dispute with its insurers over coverage for two copyright infringement suits, saying it should not be forced to add retailers as defendants. While Philadelphia Court Continue Reading
‘Very Good News’ for Taxpayers: Port Authority to Pay $12M More to Newark
Newark property owners could be spared a tax hike in 2017 thanks to increased lease payments from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, city officials told a gathering of local business leaders on Wednesday. "This new revenue the city will realize from the Port Authority could mitigate Continue Reading
Is Bigger Really Better for Health Care Legal Services?
The plateauing of health care provider consolidations is having a huge impact on legal services for the industry. Whether it is a move toward national firms or sticking to local firms, the changing health care landscape--namely, a shift to fewer, but larger players--is also changing the way Continue Reading
Recision Fight Illustrates Need for Full Disclosure
A doctor operates via the da Vinci Surgical system, made by Intuitive Surgical Inc., which has been used in more than 400,000 procedures. A medical robotics firm's ongoing dispute with a Chubb Ltd. unit seeking to rescind its $15 million product liability policy highlights how important it is for Continue Reading
How PE Attorneys Can Keep Busy During A Deals Lull
Life as a private equity lawyer can be relentless, between constantly assisting clients on everything from the raising and closing of funds to the purchasing and selling of portfolio companies. But in the rare case where your work isn’t flowing as usual, there are still ways to be Continue Reading
Robert Mintz quoted in “Fired Sandy Contractor Still Faces NJ Questions,” which appeared in Asbury Park Press
Am Law ‘Second Hundred’ Lacking in Delaware Presence
While Am Law 100 firms register a massive presence in Delaware, the nation's next 100 highest grossing firms operate far fewer offices in Wilmington, highlighting the challenging dynamics of a market weighted toward serving big corporate clients. According to the latest ranking from Delaware Law Continue Reading
Conflicting Laws Complicate Grimaldi Case
A Sussex County Superior Court judge on Friday said a motion to dismiss the wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former New Castle County Chief Administrative Officer David Grimaldi will largely hinge on laws that dictate the power of the county executive to hire and fire top aides. "To put it Continue Reading