News from January 2014
Head of IP lawyers group calls Leahy patent bill the 'better approach'
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The head of a national bar association made up primarily of intellectual property lawyers says a Senate version of a measure aimed at curbing abusive patent litigation is the "better approach."
ATRA: Asbestos litigation 'more incredible every year'
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - In light of the recent Judicial Hellhole Report released in December, it is clear that asbestos played a key role in the rankings, given what the report's authors feel is a vast negative impact on the court system nationally.
Eighth Circuit says Neb. AG's patent troll appeal not frivolous
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) - A federal appeals court has ruled that Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning did not file a frivolous appeal over an order he issued against a Texas law firm representing patent trolls.
