Amicus Curiae Brief of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, et al. in Support of the Petitioner
A brief arguing that due process requires legal standards to determine when and in what amount punitive damages are to be inflicted
A brief arguing that due process requires legal standards to determine when and in what amount punitive damages are to be inflicted
Amicus in a case before the Texas Supreme Court that questions the reliability of the accountant-client privilege and related attorney-client privileges.
A survey in which respondents provided information on indemnification and insurance coverage available to lawyers at their companies, their thoughts on coverage options, and emerging liability issues of concern.
A brief arguing that punitive damages judgments based on unchanneled jury discretion presumptively violate the excessive fines clause of the 8th Amendment.
This brief is in defense of the position that "an insurer's use of a duly licensed attorney employed to provide legal representation in the defense of covered insurance claims ("staff attorneys") does not constitute the unauthorized practice of law in Texas (or elsewhere)".
This letter brief filed with the US Court of Appeals- 9th Circuit on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America and ACC as amicus curiae supports the petitioner's request for a rehearing en banc. Among the issues for consideration is the issue of whether and to what extent the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), or any other governmental entity, can actively conceal from an individual whom it is investigating the existence of a parallel criminal investigation.
This webcast discusses preparation for and response to accidental environmental release, including liquid spills and releases that go straight to the atmosphere.
Derivatives, or contracts based on the value of something else, have been receiving a lot of publicity, particularly with regard to their alleged abuse. This article sheds light on the many uses of derivatives, including their role in risk management. Learn more about derivatives, including how new regulation has affected their function.
US companies are constantly expanding, allowing them to stay competitive, but also opening the door to corporate compliance risks. Managing global risk with a strong compliance program is even more crucial following recent corporate scandal, and this article discusses the issues that can arise and offers suggestions on how to be effective.