Commercial Contracts

  • July 03, 2025

    NY Co. Looks To Halt Arbitration Over $280M Loan Deal

    A New York real estate company has sued an Australian finance broker in federal court, seeking emergency relief to halt an ongoing $11.2 million arbitration in Singapore stemming from an allegedly fraudulent scheme related to a $280 million loan for a luxury condo project in Tribeca.

  • July 03, 2025

    Genentech's $122M MS Drug Royalties Case Ends In Mistrial

    A California federal judge declared a mistrial Thursday after jurors reached an impasse in Genentech Inc.'s $122 million breach of contract case over patent royalties from sales of Biogen MA Inc.'s multiple sclerosis medicine, telling the parties she's open to Genentech's suggestion that they forgo a jury for the retrial.

  • July 03, 2025

    Anthem Dodges Most Claims In Lab's $3.8M Insurance Suit

    A federal judge has dismissed a lab's $3.8 million suit against Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut over nearly 3,000 unpaid insurance claims related to medical testing, finding the majority were barred by anti-assignment provisions, ERISA preemption and contractual time limits.

  • July 03, 2025

    50 Cent Faces Uphill Battle To Stop Release Of Horror Film

    A California federal judge appeared ready Thursday to reject 50 Cent's efforts to stop the release of a horror film that allegedly uses the rapper's name and likeness without authorization, saying he's "skeptical" of the request and unclear about how the rapper's reputation would be harmed by the film's release. 

  • July 03, 2025

    Fla. Court Rejects Oral Pact Cutting Loan Interest To 7%

    A Florida state appeals court has sided with a Nevada-based lender, reversing an oral agreement to reduce interest on a $2.6 million loan from 25% to 7%, saying such agreements must be in writing.

  • July 03, 2025

    Circuit-By-Circuit Recap: Justices Send Message To Outliers

    It was a tough term at the U.S. Supreme Court for two very different circuits — one solidly liberal, one solidly conservative — that had their rulings overturned in eye-popping numbers. But it was another impressive year for a relatively moderate circuit that appears increasingly simpatico with the high court.

  • July 03, 2025

    The Moments That Shaped The Universal Injunction Case

    The U.S. Supreme Court voted along ideological lines when it hindered the ability of federal district court judges to issue nationwide pauses on presidential policies, but that outcome didn't seem like a foregone conclusion during oral arguments earlier this year. What do the colloquies suggest about the justices' thinking? Here are some moments that may have swayed them.

  • July 03, 2025

    Cannabis Co. Nectar Sues Chicago Atty For $500K

    A Chicago attorney and his business partner are accused of defrauding Oregon-based cannabis company Nectar in a federal lawsuit that claims they promised to secure an Illinois license for the company but instead walked away with hundreds of thousands of dollars.

  • July 03, 2025

    The Firms That Won Big At The Supreme Court

    The number of law firms juggling three or more arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court this past term nearly doubled from the number of firms that could make that claim last term.

  • July 03, 2025

    Breaking Down The Vote: The High Court Term In Review

    The U.S. Supreme Court once again waited until the term's closing weeks — and even hours — to issue some of its most anticipated and divided decisions.

  • July 03, 2025

    The Biggest Rulings From Mass. High Court So Far In 2025

    Massachusetts' top court has tackled a controversial housing initiative, the thorny issue of qualified immunity for public employees and even a high-profile murder case in the first six months of 2025.

  • July 02, 2025

    The Biggest Patent Rulings Of 2025: A Midyear Report

    A ruling by the full Federal Circuit invited greater scrutiny of patent damages testimony, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's acting director established new criteria for rejecting patent challenges. Here's a look at the top patent decisions from the first half of 2025.

  • July 02, 2025

    Charter Company On The Hook For Bruce Willis Flight Mishap

    A Texas appeals court panel on Wednesday mostly kept intact a decision finding a private jet company tasked with transporting Bruce Willis on the hook for repairs after the plane had problems starting, saying that contract language made the company responsible for repairs.

  • July 02, 2025

    Genentech's $122M IP Fight Against Biogen In Jury's Hands

    Genentech Inc. wrapped a California federal trial Wednesday over claims that Biogen MA Inc. wrongly withheld $122 million in royalties for supplies of Biogen's multiple sclerosis drug, reminding jurors that Biogen's own internal projections showed it owing royalty payments in the years after the main patent expired in December 2018.

  • July 02, 2025

    2nd Circ. Affirms NY Court Can't Nix Swiss Arbitration Loss

    The Second Circuit on Wednesday affirmed that an arbitral award issued by a Swiss tribunal to a Singapore company in a dispute over a medical imaging joint venture cannot be vacated in New York, concluding in a published opinion that the court lacks the power to do so.

  • July 02, 2025

    Tyson Wins $55M In Del. After Poultry Rendering Plants Trial

    A Delaware judge awarded $55 million in damages Wednesday to Tyson Foods Inc. arising from its $866 million acquisition of poultry rendering plants in Georgia and Alabama, finding after trial that American Proteins Inc. concealed past recycling of slaughter wastewater sludge and fraudulently induced the deal.

  • July 02, 2025

    Amazon Judge Presses FTC On Bid For 'Bad Faith' Finding

    As the Federal Trade Commission insisted Wednesday that Amazon should be punished with a bad faith finding for mislabeling documents as privileged in a case over the company's Prime subscription practices, a Washington federal judge questioned why the agency wasn't "made whole" when the court granted its sanctions bid.

  • July 02, 2025

    2nd Circ. Reinstates FIFA Bribery Convictions

    The Second Circuit on Wednesday reinstated two conspiracy convictions linked to the FIFA bribery scandal, saying a former 21st Century Fox executive and a company that brokers media rights for major tournaments weren't absolved by new U.S. Supreme Court rulings.

  • July 02, 2025

    Ex-Director Claims Seminary Made False Diversity Promises

    A Pittsburgh Presbyterian seminary promised to fight discrimination and promote diversity, but the promise was hollow, according to a former interim director who claims her bosses ignored her complaints about discrimination and responded to litigation by insisting the seminary fell under a "ministerial exemption" to antidiscrimination laws.

  • July 02, 2025

    Ex-Employees Of NJ Medical Co. Must Face Trade Secrets Suit

    A New Jersey federal judge let a medical communications agency pursue contract and trade secret claims against three former employees it accused of launching a rival firm while still on the payroll, but dismissed all claims against PharmaEssentia and its former executive.

  • July 02, 2025

    Demolition Contractor Sues Over Alleged Project Lockout

    A contractor dismantling a former coal-fired power plant in western Pennsylvania is seeking a court order preventing its replacement from removing scrap material and equipment during a dispute with the developer who wants to turn the site into a data center.

  • July 02, 2025

    SpaceX Investor Wins $1 After Suing Over $50M Deal Scratch

    A China-tied company that sued a California-based private equity firm for walking back a purported agreement to make a $50 million investment in SpaceX in November 2021 has won a single dollar in damages after a three-year, multiclaim Delaware Court of Chancery suit and trial.

  • July 02, 2025

    Investor Says Houston Apt. Owner Diverted $17M In Proceeds

    An investor controlled by bridge lender KHCA Funding LLC has filed suit against the owner and operator entities of a multifamily building in Houston, alleging that $17.6 million in investment proceeds it was due were improperly diverted elsewhere by the company.

  • July 02, 2025

    6th Circ. Backs Cigna's Win In Emergency Room Billing Suit

    The Sixth Circuit has ruled that Cigna did not have to face an unjust enrichment lawsuit brought against it by two Tennessee hospitals alleging the insurer underpaid them for out-of-network emergency services, backing a lower court's dismissal order.

  • July 02, 2025

    The Funniest Moments Of The Supreme Court's Term

    After justices and oral advocates spent much of an argument pummeling a lower court's writing talents, one attorney suggested it might be time to move on — only to be told the drubbing had barely begun. Here, Law360 showcases the standout jests and wisecracks from the 2024-25 U.S. Supreme Court term.

Expert Analysis

  • Assessing Jurisdictional Issues In 2nd Circ. Bank Audi Case

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    The Second Circuit's reasoning last month in Raad v. Bank Audi that the exercise of personal jurisdiction must be based on conduct taking place within the jurisdiction reminds foreign financial institutions to continually monitor how plaintiffs are advocating for an expansive view of personal jurisdiction in the U.S., say attorneys at Freshfields.

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    Teaching Business Law Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Teaching business law to college students has rekindled my sense of purpose as a lawyer — I am more mindful of the importance of the rule of law and the benefits of our common law system, which helps me maintain a clearer perspective on work, says David Feldman at Feldman Legal Advisors.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: Mastering Discovery

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    The discovery process and the rules that govern it are often absent from law school curricula, but developing a solid grasp of the particulars can give any new attorney a leg up in their practice, says Jordan Davies at Knowles Gallant.

  • Mitigating Import Risks Around Southeast Asian Solar Cells

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    The U.S. Department of Commerce's recent final determinations in its antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into solar cells produced in certain Southeast Asian countries make it important for U.S. purchasers to consider risk mitigation strategies, including modifying supply chains and contractually assigning import responsibilities, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

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    Playing Guitar Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Being a lawyer not only requires logic and hard work, but also belief, emotion, situational awareness and lots of natural energy — playing guitar enhances all of these qualities, increasing my capacity to do my best work, says Kosta Stojilkovic at Wilkinson Stekloff.

  • Crisis Management Lessons From The Parenting Playbook

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    The parenting skills we use to help our kids through challenges — like rehearsing for stressful situations, modeling confidence and taking time to reset our emotions — can also teach us the fundamentals of leading clients through a corporate crisis, say Deborah Solmor at the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation and Cara Peterman at Alston & Bird.

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    Adapting To Private Practice: From NY Fed To BigLaw

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    While the move to private practice brings a learning curve, it also brings chances to learn new skills and grow your network, requiring a clear understanding of how your skills can complement and contribute to a firm's existing practice, and where you can add new value, says Meghann Donahue at Covington.

  • Top 3 Litigation Finance Deal-Killers, And How To Avoid Them

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    Like all transactions, litigation finance deals can sometimes collapse, but understanding the most common reasons for failure, including a lack of trust or a misunderstanding of deal terms, can help both parties avoid problems, say Rebecca Berrebi at Avenue 33 and Boris Ziser at Schulte Roth.

  • How Attys Can Use A Therapy Model To Help Triggered Clients

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    Attorneys can lean on key principles from a psychotherapeutic paradigm known as the "Internal Family Systems" model to help manage triggered clients and get settlement negotiations back on track, says Jennifer Gibbs at Zelle.

  • Tracking The Evolution Of Liability Management Exercises

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    As liability management exercises face increasing legal scrutiny, understanding the history of these debt restructuring tools can help explain how the playbook keeps adapting — and why the next move is always just one ruling or transaction away, say attorneys at Weil.

  • 3 Steps For In-House Counsel To Assess Litigation Claims

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    Before a potential economic downturn, in-house attorneys should investigate whether their company is sitting on hidden litigation claims that could unlock large recoveries to help the business withstand tough times, says Will Burgess at Hilgers Graben.

  • Negotiating Triparty Hotel Agreements To Withstand Risk

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    Brewing economic uncertainty in the hospitality industry underscores the importance of subordination, nondisturbance and attornment agreements, and hotel managers should tightly negotiate these agreements to ensure remedies will not disturb key rights, say attorneys at Sidley.

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    Teaching College Students Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Serving as an adjunct college professor has taught me the importance of building rapport, communicating effectively, and persuading individuals to critically analyze the difference between what they think and what they know — principles that have helped to improve my practice of law, says Sheria Clarke at Nelson Mullins.

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    Adapting To Private Practice: From DOJ Enviro To Mid-Law

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    Practitioners leaving a longtime government role for private practice — as when I departed the U.S. Department of Justice’s environmental enforcement division — should prioritize finding a firm that shares their principles, values their experience and will invest in their transition, says John Cruden at Beveridge & Diamond.

  • Independent Contractor Rule Up In The Air Under New DOL

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    In several recent court challenges, the U.S. Department of Labor has indicated its intent to revoke the 2024 independent contractor rule, sending a clear signal that it will not defend the Biden-era rule on the merits in anticipation of further rulemaking, say attorneys at Jackson Lewis.

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