Monday, September 24th, Strauss Troy will host a session of the Institute for the Global Practice of Law at the University of Cincinnati College of Law. Designed for lawyers from outside the United States, the program focuses on sharing insights on U.S. law and international business. It provides opportunities to forge and strengthen professional ties …Read More
Every experienced litigator has had the experience of winning a case and nevertheless facing an unhappy client. More often than not, at the end of a lawsuit, neither side is happy with the outcome. As a general rule, in this country, attorneys’ fees are not recoverable by the prevailing party. Thus, after taking into consideration …Read More
If you or your company sells any device that indicates it is patented — you need to be aware. A previously little known provision contained in the Federal patent law statutes has recently been making a lot of news. Section 35 U.S.C. § 292 allows any private citizen to bring a qui tam action against …Read More
As the economy continues to struggle, the number of companies implementing layoffs and reductions in force likewise continues to grow. Along with that growth comes a corresponding increase in employment-related litigation. Recently, it was reported that 45% of the respondents to a survey of corporate counsel on litigation issues and trends cited labor and employment …Read More
Who or what is a receiver? A receiver is an outside person or entity appointed by the court to manage money or property during the course of a lawsuit. Receiverships date back to the Elizabethan era in the English Court of Chancery, but the passage of time has not changed this basic premise: A receiver exercises powers for the common …Read More