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Minnesota Governor Signs Bill Limiting Liability for Bad Faith Denial of Insurance Policy Benefits

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:14:00 GMT

On April 18, 2008, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty signed a bill passed by the Minnesota Legislature that limits liability for "bad-faith" denial of insurance policy benefits.

Jury Awards Grantley $66 Million in Patent Infringement Suit Against Clear Channel Communications

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:00:00 GMT

A jury in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas, Lufkin Division., has awarded $66,029,750 to Grantley Patent Holdings, Ltd. in a patent infringement trial.

On the Rocks

Tue, 13 May 2008 13:35:00 GMT

Establishing subject matter jurisdiction and establishing an infringing act are separate endeavors that patent litigants should not mix.

American Lawyer Places Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. on the A-List

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 08:25:00 GMT

The A-List measures and honors the top 20 law firms with the highest rankings across the board for performance in revenue per lawyer, pro bono, associate satisfaction, and diversity.

Georgia-Pacific Swipes Clorox With Patent Suit

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:36:00 GMT

Paper manufacturer Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP sued Clorox Co. and its subsidiary Armor All/STP Products Co., alleging that the two companies infringed a patent regarding a container made specifically to hold wipes.

Update on Subprime Class Actions and Derivative Suits Trends

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:57:00 GMT

The crisis in the subprime (or mortgage-backed securities) market has spawned several types of class actions and derivative suits of which corporations should be aware.

Issues to Watch: Climate Change Litigation and Insurance

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:07:00 GMT

Increased property losses are only the beginning. Climate change raises issues across many lines of insurance.

Minority Corporate Counsel Association Honors Diversity Initiatives of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P.

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:49:00 GMT

The Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) will honor the law firm as the recipient of the Thomas L. Sager Award.

Fentanyl Patches Recalled

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:26:00 GMT

On February 12, 2008, PriCara announced that patches containing the prescription painkiller “fentanyl” are being recalled.

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data Spawn Lawsuits By Minorities and Cities

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:27:00 GMT

Lawsuits claiming that minorities have been the recipients of a disproportionate share of subprime mortgages have been fueled by recent data that mortgage bankers made public. This trend is likely to continue, as the lending practices of other banks and lending institutions are scrutinized, and other municipalities attempt to recoup the loss of tax revenue and other costs association with the growing number of foreclosures.

When Some of the Parts Equal the Whole

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:23:00 GMT

An APaTS summary of TiVo v. Echostar, in which the Federal Circuit engages in page after page of dense claim construction only to deliver the heart of the opinion in a single, concluding paragraph.

Ninth Circuit Joins the "Great Weight of Authority" and Limits Insurance Coverage for Ensuing Loss

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:17:00 GMT

The Ninth Circuit recently affirmed the 2005 decision of the District of Oregon in Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Gulf Insurance Company.

Delay of Game

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:08:00 GMT

What's the amount of time necessary to separate a patent holder from an infringement verdict? In O2 Micro International, Ltd. v. Beyond Innovation Technology, Co., Ltd., 32 micro seconds was enough...

Reinsurance: New York Revisits Follow the Fortunes and Its Bad Faith and Ex Gratia Exceptions

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:37:00 GMT

In its recent decision in Granite State Insurance Company v. ACE American Reinsurance Company, the New York Supreme Court’s Appellate Division, First Department, reviewed the scope of the “follow the fortunes doctrine” under New York reinsurance law.

Mylan Hit With $69.2M In Treble Damages

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:58:00 GMT

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and three other health insurance firms that opted out of a class-action settlement against Mylan Laboratories Inc. have won a $69.2 million award in treble damages.

Bad Faith Claim Denied by South Dakota Supreme Court

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 08:19:00 GMT

The South Dakota Supreme Court upheld an insurer's right to challenge fairly debatable insurance claims without being liable for the tort of ‘bad faith'.

Firm Obtains Affirmance in Favor of Our Client Affiliated FM Insurance Co.

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:15:00 GMT

Hollywood Studio Fire Case Settled

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:29:00 GMT

The Los Angeles office recently closed the deal on the Hollywood Studio fire epic with a significant settlement after winning the liability phase of an inverse condemnation trial against the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power ("LADWP").

Firm's Community Support Exceeds $20 Million Since 1999

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 07:55:00 GMT

Minnesota Supreme Court Recognizes Cause of Action Against Hospitals for Negligent Privileging of Physicians

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:00:00 GMT

In its decision, the Supreme Court noted that recognition of the tort of negligent privileging would be a natural extension of well-established common law rights.

Paraplegic Man Sues Hospital for "Dumping" Him in Skid Row Gutter Without a Wheelchair

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:40:00 GMT

SEC Adopts New Antifraud Provision Under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 09:16:00 GMT

The new rule prohibits advisers to pooled investment vehicles from making false or misleading statements to or otherwise defrauding investors or prospective investors in pooled investment vehicles.

Mandatory Reporters Must Speak for the Abused Child

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:41:00 GMT

In Becker v. Mayo Foundation, 737 N.W.2d 200 (Minn. 2007), the Court held that evidence of a medical professional’s responsibility to report suspected child abuse to outside authorities, when the standard of care requires such a report, is admissible.

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. Offering Free Legal Services to Victims of the Interstate 35W Bridge Collapse

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Providing legal representation to those in need is a core value of the firm.

Minneapolis Office of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. Goes Green

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 22:21:00 GMT

As part of its environmental sustainability efforts, Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. is switching to wind-generated electricity to provide 100% power for its Minneapolis office, the law firm’s headquarters.

Tocci v. Commonwealth Summary Judgment Ruling

Tue, 22 May 2007 13:28:00 GMT

Recent summary judgment ruling in favor of its client upholds and applys the plain language of code upgrade and faulty workmanship policy provisions.