New England Biz Law Update

Part of Agency's Emphasis on Compliance

Billions for the Treasury, Millions for Whistleblowers

Court Considers Interplay Between IP and Antitrust

With a new justice in the line-up for the first time in 11 years, the U.S. Supreme Court began its new term on Oct. 3. A number of cases could potentially affect companies across the nation. Here’s a look at ...

Fifteen years after Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act, the first major revisions to the Act’s accessibility guidelines are making their way through the regulatory system and generating plenty of buzz. “I don’t think most people have grasped the ...

The U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling that peer-to-peer file sharing companies may be liable for the distribution of copyrighted material by their consumers could have broad implications for the entertainment, music and technology industries - with more lawsuits likely to result as opponents try to sort out unanswered questions.

Patent lawyers may soon find themselves in the same situation as bankruptcy attorneys - coping with an overhaul of their legal system. Many potential changes are afoot.

Jurisdictional Questions Still Remain However

Question: What do a Swiss pharmaceutical company, a German biotech and a Boston law firm all have in common? Answer: a recent transaction with the potential to surpass EUR100 million (Euro dollars) in value — currently in excess of $108 ...