In nearly any kind of enterprise, a business attorney is critically important in making sure that business transactions are conducted in appropriate ways. In general, business attorneys help their clients with everything involved in operationally running a business – from payroll and product development to their business transactions with vendors, suppliers and customers. What Are […]
No Age Discrimination By Athletic Club.
An athletic club offers a range of membership levels, providing various privileges at one or more locations. The Young Professional program—at issue in this litigation—offers a reduced-cost membership for individuals ages 18 to 29, in recognition of the reduced financial resources of the under-30 age group. Launched in 2003, the program is offered at all but two of defendant’s facilities, and restricts access hours at two of defendant’s other facilities.
California Supreme Court Echoes U.S. Supreme Court In Case Involving Settlement Deemed To Be Anticompetitive. Previously We Reported: Ingenious Settlement May Be Anticompetitive Because Of The “Market Power Derived From The Patent.”
A drug company patented a drug [drug company #1] and a generic drug manufacturer [drug company #2] filed applications for generic drugs modeled after the patented drug. #1 brought an action against #2 claiming patent infringement. After the Food and Drug Administration approved the generic product, #1 and #2 entered into a settlement whereby #2 […]