Let’s say that you have a dispute with your landlord. You were asked to pay a security deposit on your apartment and now that you’re moving out, your landlord refuses to return your money. Your landlord claims that he’s keeping the money to offset ... [Read more...]
Understanding Food Libel
Maybe you’re familiar with the concept of libel, that is, the notion that a person cannot write or publish false and disparaging information about you. That fundamental concept has different nuances and applications, including food libel. In a food ... [Read more...]
COMMENTARY: Insured Still Suing Insurance Companies over Katrina Damage
When Hurricane Katrina tore through the Gulf states, it caused more than $44 billion worth of property damage. Torrential downpours and high winds caused the levees to break in New Orleans, engulfing more than 80 percent of the city in standing ... [Read more...]
COLUMN: The Law in Real Life: Bratz Case Raises Concerns of Jury Bias
COLUMN: The Law in Real Life Bratz Case Raises Concerns of Jury Bias When you're in the hands of other people, how good can you expect them to be? It sounds like an abstract question, but it became a reality after the latest twist in the ... [Read more...]
Bratz Case Raises Concerns of Jury Bias
When you're in the hands of other people, how good can you expect them to be? It sounds like an abstract question, but it became a reality after the latest twist in the bitter battle between Mattel, which makes the iconic Barbie doll, and rival ... [Read more...]