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

Enforcement Policy Statement on U.S. Origin Claims

The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") is issuing this statement to provide guidance regarding its enforcement policy with respect to the use of "Made in USA" and other U.S. origin claims in advertising and labeling. The Commission ...
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English-Only Lawsuit Settled For $2.4 Million

The University of the Incarnate Word in Texas recently settled a national origin discrimination lawsuit brought by the EEOC for $2.4 million. The EEOC claimed that 18 former housekeepers were subjected to verbal and physical abuse for speaking ...
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Enron: Its Promise and Its Legacy

Much of what Enron stood for involves important policy issues and initiatives which should not necessarily be buried with its name. As well, its legacy should be more than a knee jerk cremation. Leadership will be required to avoid having some of ...
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Equal Credit Opportunity

Credit is used by millions of consumers to finance an education or a house, remodel a home, or get a small business loan. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) ensures that all consumers are given an equal chance to obtain credit. This doesn't ...
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Equine Law: Buyer Beware

The question for the day is, who do you trust more, a used car salesman in a polyester shirt or someone with a horse to sell? The answer is that you cannot trust either one. Their goal is to sell you something and make a profit, not to look out for ...
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Ethics Ruling OK’s Lawyer as Expert

Editor's Note: This article was originally published in BullsEye, a newsletter distributed by IMS Expert Services. When a lawyer testifies as an expert witness on a party's behalf, is an attorney-client relationship created? A new ethics ruling says ...
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Ethics: Should the President Lose His License To Practice Law?

President Clinton did not commit perjury during his deposition in the Paula Jones civil suit under the latest California case applying federal law. In Cabe v. Superior Court (1998) 63 Cal.App.4th 732, the Court of Appeal held that a person who gives ...
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Evaluating Experience: The Key to Successful Selection of Outside Counsel

As General Counsel become more important to the strategic development of their companies, corporate law departments across the nation face a common dilemma when hiring outside counsel. The selection process is about managing both risks and ...
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Examining Physicians Have A Duty To Exercise Reasonable Professional Care

While the court did not intend to impose upon the examining physician the same duty owed to the traditional patient, the examiner will be subject to third party liability if the professional fails to diagnose a condition for which the claimant ...
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False Start on PUHCA

Potentially more lucrative diversification efforts could not siphon off investment dollars from transmission (which is expected to remain regulated even after restructuring). Nor would the infrastructure be jeopardized if, for example, a holding ...
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