In a recent case a subcontractor thought that it was insulated from liability for any costs suffered by a general contractor beyond the bare, direct cost of correcting any defects with the subcontractor's work. It...

If your business method ranges from high-tech automation systems to a special way to hold a golf club or exercise a cat, you may qualify for a U.S. patent. Novel, non-obvious and useful methods...

The U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in eBay Inc. v. MercExchange, L.L.C. on May 15, 2006. The case clarifies when an injunction against patent infringement may be issued. The result is that there...

The U.S. Supreme Court recently had bad news for employers and good new for employees. In an age discrimination case with possibly far reaching consequences, the High Court held that the disparate impact theory...