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The Executor’s Handbook, 4th edition

Master — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:55:19 +0000

The Executor’s Handbook is a comprehensive and practical resource designed to assist the administrator or executor of an estate in the administration process. Regardless of the province or territory you reside in, it provides you with the appropriate information and resources you will need to administer either a simple or complex estate

Hiring Lawyers Before Buying Product Stews Plaintiff in Arizona Iced Tea Suit

Master — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 10:31:06 +0000

A federal judge has denied class certification in a suit over the marketing of Arizona iced tea as “100% Natural” because the plaintiff hired her lawyers seven months before buying the product.

3rd Circuit Sticks to Prediction That Pa. Will Adopt ‘Third Restatement’

Master — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:19:28 +0000

The defendant in a products liability case can rely on evidence that a product satisfied the standards of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the 3rd Circuit has ruled, reaffirming its prediction that Pennsylvania courts will ultimately adopt the Restatement (Third) of Torts.

Toyota prevails in first acceleration claim to go to trial

admin — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:39:59 +0000

In the first sudden acceleration case to go to trial, a New York federal jury has found that Toyota Motor Sales was not strictly liable because the product in question wasn’t defective.

Hogan Lovells Posts Slight Revenue Decline, Uptick in Profits

admin — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 07:33:48 +0000

Hogan Lovells, the product of last year’s combination of D.C.’s Hogan & Hartson and the U.K.’s Lovells, reported Thursday that post-merger revenue declined slightly, but profits rose as the new firm cut costs.

Nutella manufacturer sued over nutrition claims

admin — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 08:33:53 +0000

The maker of Nutella is the target of a consumer class action filed on Tuesday alleging the company falsely markets its hazelnut spread as healthy for children even though the product is loaded with saturated fat and processed sugar.

Plaintiff Wins Bid to Bar Hard Drive From Discovery

Master — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 05:13:18 +0000

A state judge has ruled that the maker and distributor of surgical equipment cannot copy the hard drive of a Long Island man’s personal computer to determine if the man and his now-deceased wife reviewed the company’s website prior to the use of their product in her fatal back surgery.

80 Years Later, Capone Wins Freedom Again in Mock Trial

admin — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 05:53:32 +0000

Miami attorneys, journalists and others — all in snappy suspenders and fedoras, slick shoes and even slicker hair — took part Tuesday in a re-enactment of a 1930 trial of notorious Prohibition-era gangster Al Capone, as part of the celebration of the 100th year of Miami-Dade Circuit Court. Judge Scott J

Supreme Court Grants 14 New Cases, With Kagan Recused in 4

admin — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 05:58:04 +0000

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted review in 14 new cases to be argued in its new term. The order list is the product of the Court’s so-called “long conference” Monday at which, in private, it considered the thousands of petitions that have piled up during the summer recess

Rivals in Pomegranate Juice Market Go to Trial

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:45:19 +0000

Opening statements began on Wednesday in a trial pitting California upstart Pom Wonderful against juice-making giant Welch Foods Inc.

FDA Certification No Shield to Suit Against Generic Drug Makers

Master — Fri, 28 May 2010 08:16:11 +0000

Generic drug manufacturers are not insulated from lawsuits by an FDA approval process that certifies such drugs as the “bioequivalent” of their brand-name predecessors, a federal judge has ruled. The judge refused to dismiss a suit brought by consumers who were taking Wellbutrin, a brand-name antidepressant, and who claim they had side effects upon switching to a generic. The suit alleges that two drug manufacturers failed to warn the public about differences that affected the release of the product’s active ingredient.

Oklahoma Jury Awards $15 Million in Botox Case

Master — Thu, 13 May 2010 06:50:59 +0000

An Oklahoma jury has found the maker of Botox negligent and awarded $15 million to a doctor who says she suffered botulism after using the anti-wrinkle drug.

Federal Court Rejects Secondhand Smoke Defense of TSA Employee Who Tested Positive for Marijuana

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 03:50:35 +0000

A New York federal judge has held that a baggage screener at John F. Kennedy International Airport who tested positive for marijuana cannot avoid being fired on the grounds that his test results were allegedly the product of secondhand smoke.

Major Legal Changes Ahead for California Minors

admin — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0000

A new set of court rules that go into effect in California in the New Year offer some of the most significant changes in the field of minors’ personal injury claims in years, lawyers on both sides of the issue say. The rules, the product of two years of negotiation among the plaintiffs bar, defense counsel and judges, address the complex and confusing area of law known as minor’s compromise.

Wainberg’s Society Meetings Including Rules of Order, 2nd Edition

admin — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:29:15 +0000

This edition of Wainberg’s Society Meetings Including Rules of Order is an updated version of the very popular first edition that was published in 1992. Easy reading and authoritative discussion of many of the issues that would arise at, before, or during, the holding of meetings of directors or members of societies make this book an indispensable reference guide for members of various charities and other non-share capital corporations. Editors Hartley R.

Document Registration Guide, 11th edition

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:26:19 +0000

If you are a real estate lawyer or clerk, you will find the new edition of Document Registration Guide a relevant and convenient resource. The updated 11th edition is suitable for you whether you are based in areas of Ontario where electronic registration has been introduced or, practicing in areas where paper-based registration is still used. What’s New?

Two More ‘Iqbal’ Dismissals Emerge in Product Liability Cases

Master — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:57:58 +0000

The Supreme Court’s May 2009 ruling in Ashcroft v. Iqbal is quickly becoming the best thing to happen to the product liability defense bar since Daubert.

Will Power

Master — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:08:28 +0000

Will Power summarizes the various issues affecting estate administration in Canada, from funeral arrangements to the final passing of accounts. This newsletter contains feature articles written by practitioners, as well as case summaries and a legislative update. Updated monthly

Wainberg’s Society Meetings Including Rules of Order, Second Edition

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:08:27 +0000

Edited by Hartley R. Nathan, QC, and J. Glyde Hone, LLB, LLM Wainberg’s Society Meetings Including Rules of Order is an updated version of the very popular first edition that was published in 1992.

TransAction

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:27:39 +0000

If your practice includes transportation law, this bi-monthly newsletter will keep you up-to-date on important issues and events.

Title Insurance – A Guide to Regulation, Coverage and Claims Process in Ontario

Master — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:27:37 +0000

Title Insurance – A Guide to Regulation, Coverage and Claims Process in Ontario provides real estate professionals with a detailed discussion of title insurance and available title insurance policies.

Regulation of Securities: SEC Answer Book, 3rd Edition

Master — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:27:29 +0000

Do you need timely, accurate answers to today’s tough regulatory questions? You’ll find the answers in this completely revised and updated edition of Regulation of Securities: SEC Answer Book . Featuring a practical question and answer format similar to that embraced by the SEC, it answers virtually any question that could arise in day-to-day corporate compliance, and provides convenient access to relevant rules, procedures, case law, and forms.

Ottawa Letter

Master — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:27:27 +0000

If you need to keep up with the activities and initiatives of the federal government, Ottawa Letter is the way to do it. Researched and written by veteran Ottawa journalist Ken Pole, this newsletter keeps you informed on all matters of interest to business

Ontario Real Estate Law Developments

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:27:25 +0000

Ontario Real Estate Law Developments is a newsletter that summarizes all recent developments in real estate law in Ontario, including a legislative update and case summaries. Updated monthly.

Ontario Accident Benefit Case Summaries Newsletter

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:27:23 +0000

Ontario Accident Benefit Case Summaries newsletter summarizes Ontario accident benefit cases from the Financial Services Commission of Ontario, private arbitration, and the courts. Updated bi-monthly. Available to be e-mailed in PDF format only.