Motion to Dismiss: A Powerful Tool to Win Before Trial
April 29, 2019Pretrial motions can resolve your case quickly and decisively, terminating the litigation and ending the dispute before it ever goes to trial. One of the most powerful pretrial motions is the motion to dismiss. A motion to dismiss is typically filed in the early stages of litigation, prior to discovery. It will…
DetailsThe Pros and Cons of Arbitration for Patent Disputes
April 26, 2019Patents convey legal ownership of a product or process to a person or company, and by obtaining a patent, you receive the exclusive right to monetize an invention by either making and selling it yourself or licensing it to others. The process of obtaining a patent takes both time and money, so protecting y…
DetailsU.S. Supreme Court Rules Certain Classes of Transportation Workers Exempt from Arbitration
April 24, 2019The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent unanimous decision in New Prime Inc. v. Oliveira compels courts — not arbitrators — to ensure that an arbitration agreement falls under the authority of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) before arbitration can begin, even with the presence of clear delegation cla…
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