Technology companies like Google Inc. and Apple Inc. remain the biggest targets of patent lawsuits even as the overall litigation totals dropped last year, according to a study released Thursday by Unified Patents.

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The U.S. Supreme Court rejected efforts by the tobacco industry to derail thousands of Florida smoker lawsuits, leaving intact 11 awards totaling more than $70 million.

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Oil-and-gas lawsuits, D.C. firms and alleged malpractice round up this week's law blog roundup

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Here are some news items to get the week started.

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Welcome to Monday, pitching great Whitey Ford’s 85th birthday. Here are some news items to get your week started.

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An American city tries to emerge from bankruptcy.

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The George Zimmerman case is not over for its prosecutors.

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Here are some news items to consider before the Home Run Derby.

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The Maryland Judiciary debuts a spiffy new website.

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What are ways you think would cut costs in class action lawsuits?

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