Is Lady Justice arbitrary and random as well as blind? We all know that results at the trial court level can be uncertain, however a recent paper published by Professor Gary Neustadter, “Randomly Distributed Trial Court Justice,” shows results from
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February 2, 2016
Does your filing meet the Bare Necessities? The heirs of Terry Gilkyson, the musician who wrote several songs for Disney’s 1967 animated film The Jungle Book, are seeking royalties for the mechanical reproduction of Bare Necessities. Disney had been successful
January 21, 2016
Will you win the battle but lose the war? Thirty years ago, one of our mentors taught us that one of the basic rules when a deal goes bad is this: “Your first loss is your best loss.” The $100
January 7, 2016
2015: The Year in Review Before the books on 2015 are closed, take a look at this compilation of pieces selected to receive the seventh annual Albies for the year’s best writing on the global political economy. Named for the
December 3, 2015
Throwback Thursday: Second Acts in America – Was F. Scott Fitzgerald misunderstood? When the HIV/AIDS crisis began in the 1980’s, activists pushed the FDA to speed up its drug approval process to make life-saving experimental drugs available more quickly. Now
November 19, 2015
How far should an owner go to save a business? A month after filing for Chapter 11, City Sports has begun liquidating all 26 of its stores. The best offer for the chain was made by business liquidator, Gordon Brothers.
November 5, 2015
Divorce creates a financial impact at any stage of life. Is anyone ever prepared? Empty nests, longer lifespans, differing attitudes about whether or when to retire—reaching marriage milestones is no guarantee against discord. Divorce among people over 50 continues to
October 22, 2015
Patent infringement can be a costly error. Are you prepared to incur the expense? Last week a federal jury in Madison awarded $234 million (less than the $400 million sought) in damages to Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) for Apple’s
October 8, 2015
Can your business survive and rebound from unexpected events? Floods, storm damage, traffic boxes—today, resilient businesses need to be prepared to endure anything from a weekend of inconvenience to 500 year weather events. Perhaps a catastrophe destroyed your records, or
September 29, 2015
Major market events can have unintended consequences. Is your business prepared? The drop in oil prices is having an effect beyond the energy sector of the economy. For example, the recycling industry is experiencing a downturn as the cost of