This case shows how unique factual circumstances can drive cases, especially in the attorney's
fees recovery area of the law.
Not exact matches
The way litigation in general works in the U.S. (such as the «American Rule» of no
recovery of legal
fees except under narrow circumstances) creates some opportunities for trolls, but with respect to the two concerns of this coalition of tech companies over the UPC, the German framework — which, again, would affect the whole of Europe based on the proposed rules of procedure — has terrible shortcomings in
areas in which defendants in U.S. patent cases are actually in better shape.
In the
area of
fee recovery, a claimant must show
fee entitlement, which generally focuses on a precise analysis of the
fee clause wording and the claims upon which
fees are sought.
Faculty Peter K. Rosen, Global Practice Chair of Insurance Coverage, Latham & Watkins LLP (Los Angeles) Robert D. Allen, Principal, The Allen Law Group PLLC (Dallas) Michael Conley, Co-Managing Principal of Insurance
Recovery, Offit Kurman PA (Philadelphia) Course Description Our panel of top insurance litigators address a range of attorney
fee and legal billing issues that arise in the tripartite insurance relationship in all types of liability coverage
areas.
Bear in mind that
fee -
recovery is one situation where the billable hour still thrives; this is one
area where you probably don't want to bring Jay Shepherd on board.