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Social Media And Legal Ethics, Jonathan I. Ezor
Social Media And Legal Ethics, Jonathan I. Ezor
Jonathan I. Ezor
A presentation on the legal issues arising out of attorney use of social media services, including for electronic discovery
Patent Pleading After Iqbal: Using Infringement Contentions As A Guide, Richard Alan Kamprath
Patent Pleading After Iqbal: Using Infringement Contentions As A Guide, Richard Alan Kamprath
Richard Kamprath
“Patent Pleading After Iqbal: Using Infringement Contentions As A Guide” This article proposes how the new standard for pleading patent infringement related claims should be interpreted in light of the Supreme Court’s decisions in Twombly and Iqbal. The facial plausibility of a pleading requires more than bare allegations and must be supported with enough facts in order for the court to infer wrongdoing by the accused infringer. This article is dedicated to applying this theory of pleading to the practical world of the courtroom. Federal Rule 8 is discussed as the starting point to understanding pleading in the federal courts. …