Other Litigation and Disputes

This is FindLaw’s collection of Other Litigation and Dispute articles, part of the Litigation and Disputes section of the Corporate Counsel Center. Here you’ll find valuable information on Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Protection extended by the Supreme Court of the United States, an informative piece on understanding your ethical obligations as in-house counsel if you represent an employee, as well as the company, and frequently asked litigation questions. You’ll also be able to learn the advantages that litigation finance offers to both corporate clients and their lawyers. Law articles in this archive are predominantly written by lawyers for a professional audience seeking business solutions to legal issues. Start your free research with FindLaw.

Litigation and Disputes

Other Litigation and Disputes Articles

Government Agencies Soften Stance on What Constitutes Price Fixing

The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice have modified their views on what constitutes price fixing by integrated delivery systems. Recently released enforcement policy statements indicate that joint agreements on price between ...
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Employee Participation Programs Put Employers At Risk

For the first time since 1993, the National Labor Relations Board has issued a major decision concerning the legality of employee participation programs. Despite mounting political pressure to provide employers with greater flexibility to allow ...
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Hot Topics in Antitrust Review of Transactions

Originally Published in Course Materials Antitrust has become one of the key considerations in the valuation, timing, and feasibility of transactions given that: (1) strategic acquisitions today outpace financial acquisitions; and (2) antitrust ...
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Zealous Advocacy, Mediation, And The Tangled Pursuit Of The “Win”

"Winning isn't everything, it's the ONLY thing!" "A winner never quits, and a quitter never wins." "Just win, baby." No matter how we put it, we are obsessed with "winning," both for our clients and for ourselves. Whether in court or the ...
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Why is a Contingent Fee Agreement Necessary?

Occasionally, a new or prospective client of the Kohn Law Firm indicates a desire not to sign a formal contingent fee agreement. In most instances, there appears to be a concern that such an agreement somehow obligates the creditor or forwarder to ...
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When an Attorney’s Predictions Don’t Turn Out as Planned, Can a Disgruntled Client Sue for Fraud

A potential client walks into an attorney's office and says he was subject to discrimination and fired from his job on the account of his race. He then details his view of the facts leading up to his perceived wrongful termination. The attorney ...
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What You Should Know About Social Security Disability Benefits

As an attorney who limits his practice to representing those individuals seeking Social Security Disability Benefits and Supplemental Security Income, I recognize that there are many common misunderstandings as to exactly how the Social Security ...
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What Should You Expect From Your Attorney?

The purpose of this column is to improve the relationship between attorneys and clients. I hope that by providing insight into the legal mind, you can establish a more effective relationship with your legal counsel, and that in turn will improve ...
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Westchester County’s New Human Rights Law

Westchester County has its own human rights law. In December 1999, the Democratic-controlled County Board of Legislators, by a 12-to-5 vote, approved Westchester County Laws, Chapter 700. Although this new law goes into effect 90 days after ...
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Wanted: The Bandit in Your Mailbox

Solicitations are among the 180 billion pieces of mail the U.S. Postal Service delivers each year. While most are for legitimate products, services and charities, others definitely are not. They're the scams, sent by bandits to capitalize on your ...
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