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
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Postmark Your Appeal
A party to a lawsuit can easily lose a claim or an appeal by missing a filing deadline. Recently, an employer who filed his own appeal in an unemployment compensation case was advised by the hearing referee that the appeal was not timely filed. The ...
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Prepared Statement of the Federal Trade Commission Regarding a Proposed Tobacco Industry Settlement
Mr. Chairman and members of the Subcommittee, I am pleased to appear before you today to present the testimony of the Federal Trade Commission. (1) This testimony will discuss the competitive and economic implications of the antitrust immunity ...
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President Clinton Signs Amendments to Hart-Scott-Rodino Pre-Merger Notification Act
On December 21, 2000, President Clinton signed into law a series of amendments to Section 7(A) of the Clayton Act, commonly known as the Hart-Scott-Rodino Premerger Notification Act. They take effect February 1, 2001. The HSR Act requires parties ...
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Proposed Amendments to the Open Public Meetings Act
A bill was introduced to the Legislature on February 18, 1999 which proposes to substantially amend the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et. seq. The following is a list of some of the proposed amendments and how they would change the ...
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Proposed FDA Regulation Should Be Opposed
The Food and Drug Administration has proposed a regulation that would virtually eliminate any argument that the Medical Device Amendments Act of 1976 (MDA) preempts state common law causes of action for product liability. The new rule would not ...
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Proposed OSHA Rule Could Force Redesign of 4.5 Million Jobs
Labor Secretary Alexis M. Herman announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will issue ergonomic work rules before the end of 2000. The rules will become final after a period of public comment. The rules will focus on ...
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Protecting Yourself when Ordering by Mail, Telephone, or Computer
The Federal Trade Commission Mail or Telephone Order Rule covers goods ordered by mail, telephone, computer, and fax machine. Here's some advice: Federal Trade Commission. To contact the nearest office: FTC Regional Office 100 N. Central ...
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Proving Toxic Torts: A Primer on Pharmacokinetics
While the key to preparing and understanding a toxic tort case is working with a reputable toxicologist, once it is determined that a given chemical is in fact the cause of the victim's injury or death, the services of an expert in pharmacokinetics ...
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Q & A
Q: Do I need a lawyer? A.: You are not required by law to have a lawyer. However, insurance companies have teams of lawyers that they retain on a full time basis. These lawyers spend their time defending claims against the insurance company. They ...
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Questions and Answers on Beef Products Contaminated With E. coli O157:H7
FSIS Draft: February 26, 1999Questions and Answers on Beef Products Contaminated With E. coli O157:H7DRAFT Submit one original and two copies of written comments to FSIS Docket Clerk, Docket No. 97-068N, USDA, FSIS, Room 102, Cotton Annex Building ...
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