The Internet has been buzzing with news regarding U.S. Circuit Judge Denny Chin’s rejection of a settlement agreement reached in the “Google Books” case, The Authors Guild, et al. v. Google, Inc., No 05 Civ 8136. Although it remains to[...]
Seventh Circuit Clarifies Pleading Standard for Antitrust Collusion
April 06, 2011
by Justin Boley, Associate
There has been little consistency between courts when it comes to addressing the scope and application of the Twombly[1] pleading standard in the context of allegations of antitrust collusion. The Supreme Court’s successor case, Iqbal,[2] did very little to clarify[...]
Clearwire Faces Internet Throttling Lawsuit
April 06, 2011
by Ji Sook Yim, Editor
Fifteen customers have sued Clearwire for allegedly throttling their Internet connection speeds. Clearwire’s website previously advertised its unlimited data usage: Usage is unlimited—believe it. You can upload, download, and surf as much as you want for one low price with[...]
Former Colonial Bank Exec Admits Role in Fraud Scheme
April 05, 2011
by Ji Sook Yim, Editor
Catherine Kissick, former senior vice president at Colonial Bank, pleaded guilty to a conspiracy that defrauded about $970 million from investors and the government. She faces up to 30 years in prison for her role in the fraudulent scheme. Kissick[...]
No Adequate Remedy in Aqua Dots Case
April 04, 2011
by Justin Boley, Associate
In In re Aqua Dots, a case recently heard in the Northern District of Illinois, the court faced a class certification request from plaintiffs who had purchased a popular children’s toy called Aqua Dots. The toy beads could be formed[...]
Dukes Watch: Lively Debate in Supreme Court Oral Argument
March 30, 2011
by Mark Tamblyn, Partner
The much anticipated oral argument in Dukes v. Wal-Mart – the biggest gender discrimination case in history — was held today before the United States Supreme Court. From the unofficial transcript (click here) it looks like Wal-Mart’s counsel, Theodore Boutrous,[...]
