Court-urged Patent Reforms Taken Up by Congress
03/3/2011 The patent system is again being considered for reform by senior US lawmakers. The focus of the reform is the elimination of the humongous damage awards after court decisions lately have challenged the calculation methods. Reforms on the patent system have been pushed in Congress for the past several years. However, actions on the […]
The Acrylamide Legal Threat is Being Met by a Unified Response from the NCA
03/3/2011 A unified response by the coffee roasting industry is being facilitated by the National Coffee Association of USA to meet the litigation threat under Proposition 65 of the state of California. According to a bulletin being circulated by NCA president and chief executive Robert F. Nelson, “Notice of a potential lawsuit has been served […]
Despite the Bad Economy, Law Students Remain Optimistic
03/3/2011 According to Forbes Magazine, approximately $100,000 in student loans is owed by the average law school graduate. This figure may appear daunting in a vibrant economy. However, in period when the national unemployment rate is almost 10%, this huge figure becomes really scary. According to a poll conducted by the National Association for Law […]
Trust-Law Change Would Benefit State
03/3/2011 A window of opportunity to significantly develop a local industry has opened in New Mexico. The financial benefits of creating, as well as keeping high-paying jobs and retaining investor capital that comes with expanding legal definitions of permissible trust options, has already been seen by many other state legislatures. In late December, Congress passed […]
After the Vote on Health Reform, House Turns its Attention to Medical Liability
03/3/2011 The Jan. 19 vote to repeal the national health reform law was followed up by House Republicans’ introduction of medical liability reform legislation that seeks to cap damage awards. This measure is among several House GOP members are working on to take the place of the health system reform law. The proposed legislation would […]
Industry and Regulators in Disagreement over Injuries Cause by Repetitive Motion
03/3/ 2011 Millions of American workers who spend hours doing repetitive-motion jobs often experience pain caused by strained muscles. This affliction was the primary cause why 28% of the workers were absent from their jobs in 2009. This was the reason why labor regulators vowed to pressure employers into reducing jobs that are likely to […]