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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Solving Consumer Problems
No doubt you've purchased a product or service that you weren't happy with. Rather than accepting the situation, take action. After all, businesses want to keep you happy so you'll keep coming back. The Federal Trade Commission suggests these simple ...
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What to Know When Taking Equity Investments from Electric Utilities
The U.S. electric utility industry has traditionally been a very significant purchaser of technology based products and services. Notwithstanding this history, the wholesale and retail restructuring of the industry has created an explosive demand for new technology and services.
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The Federal Communications Commission’s Universal Service Support Mechanisms
For many years universal service support mechanisms have helped make telephone service affordable for low-income consumers and consumers who live in areas where the cost of providing service is high.
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Staking a Claim to Good Health
Health claims authorized by the Food and Drug Administration are one of several ways food labels can win the attention of health-conscious consumers. These claims alert shoppers to a product's health potential by stating that ...
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U.S. Supreme Court Grants the Customs Service Deference
The U.S. Customs Service appealed a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, upholding a ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) which denied judicial deference to Customs' interpretation of a provision of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS).
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Social Security: Questions and Answers
Most people that hold down jobs work to succeed at their jobs and careers. What happens if through accident or disease they no longer can work? This is where Social Security Disability comes in.
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U.S. Supreme Court Gives Protection to Union Organizers
In a unanimous decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled that Union Organizers (known as "Salts") may be considered employees under the National Labor Relations Act ("Act"). In so ruling, the Court reversed the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ...
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Torts Case Law in Texas
The Court held that a physician had no duty of reasonable care to third persons to correctly diagnose and treat a patient that could give rise to liability for harm inflicted by the patient upon third ...
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The NLRB “Limits” Weingarten Rights In Non-Union Worksites But Significant Traps Remain For Non-Union Employers
Employers with unionized workforces are all too familiar with the legal requirements imposed by the National Labor Relations Act ("NLRA"). But non-union employers often are surprised to learn that the NLRA comes into play in non-union worksites as ...
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What to Expect From Your Attorney
Everyone has heard a million lawyer jokes, but you have the right to expect more from your lawyer than a chance to wind up the punchline to a joke. You should look for three qualities in an attorney: The most valuable skill a lawyer can have is the ...
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