Archive for February, 2015
Why Corporate Law is Ready for Technological Innovation
White Paper
In an article published in the ABA’s Law Technology Today, CEO Ned Gannon of eBrevia explores why litigation has reaped many benefits of technological innovation, while corporate law, particularly transactional contract review, has remained largely untouched by high tech — until now.
Employment Law and Drone Surveillance
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Kilgore Law has posted an article by Bob Goodman titled “Employment Law and Drone Surveillance, What We Have to Look Forward To, A Work of Fiction.”
Man Claims to Own Bluetooth, Scores $15.7M Verdict Against Samsung
NEWS
A federal court jury in Marshall, Texas, found in favor of Rembrandt IP in a patent infringement case, finding that Samsung’s Bluetooth-enabled products, including its most popular cell phones, tablets, and televisions, infringe Gordon Bremer’s patents.
17 Reasons to Fire Your PR Person
NEWS
Digital Music News has posted a list of 17 mistakes your public relations person could make that would give you good cause to order that person’s dismissal.
Rash of Civil Suits Complicates FCPA Cases
NEWS
For companies dealing with foreign bribery accusations, making peace with the government is bad enough. But increasingly, taking the blame for foreign corruption allegations brings the added threat of civil liability, reports The Wall Street Journal‘s Risk & Compliance Journal.
CobbleStone Releases Multi-language Enhancements for Contract Insight Enterprise
Announcement
CobbleStone Systems has announced it has launched enhanced multi-language support for Contract Insight Enterprise Edition, offering optional multi-language support for dynamic menu items and fields for international users.
An ‘App-Centric’ Approach to Contract Management
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An “app-centric” approach to contract review and approval brings immediate transparency to the process, reports Onit Inc. in a white paper now available for download.
Are Energy Drink Brands Trade Mark Bullies?
NEWS
Energy drink brands certainly appear to be giving their IP strategies wings in 2015. Both Red Bull and its competitor Monster Drinks have been taking an enthusiastic approach to protecting their respective trade marks.
Where Fracking Water Goes in Shale-Gas Production
On-Demand
When hydrofracturing of a shale-gas well occurs, millions of gallons of water is injected deep underground at high pressure. Normally, only a fourth to a fifth of that volume flows back above ground. Where does the rest of it go?
Key Energy-Related Tax Provisions in the 2016 Budget Proposal
White Paper
McDermott Will & Emery has prepared a white paper on energy-related provisions in his recently released budget proposal for the 2016 fiscal year.
Quarles & Brady Names Stahl as Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow
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Quarles & Brady LLP has selected Chicago partner Christian G. Stahl to be a member of the 2015 class of Fellows and participate in a landmark program created by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity to identify, train, and advance the next generation of leaders in the legal profession.
Prominent Chicago Trial Attorneys Join Wilson Elser
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National law firm Wilson Elser hired distinguished Chicago trial attorneys Partners Dom Savaiano and Paul Bozych along with their six-member team.
The Executive Guide to Depositions
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Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing offers a free guide to aid with preparation of business executives for depositions, titled “The Executive Guide to Depositions.”
High-Power Line Easement Dispute Wins Texas Landowner $445,000
NEWS
A North Texas landowner has won a $445,365 judgment against an electric power delivery company after his land lost value when an easement was taken for a high-voltage electric transmission line.
GM Names LyondellBassell Exec Its New GC
NEWS
General Motors Co. on Thursday named Craig Glidden its new top lawyer, after earlier saying general counsel Michael Milikin would retire in July, reports The Detroit News.
Government Contracts and Safety: Prevailing Wage, Living Wage, and OSHA
On-Demand
Gordon & Rees presents a free on-demand webinar on the nationwide trends and hot topics in prevailing wage and Occupational Safety and Health Act claims; best practices for compliance; and practical strategies to reduce risks.
Colt’s Manufacturing Settles With Two Top Execs
NEWS
Colt’s Manufacturing has settled multi-million claims by the company’s former general counsel and an ex-vice president who said they were wrongly dismissed during a fierce fight among stockholders for control of the company, according to a report in the Hartford Courant.
Enhancing Contract Intelligence with Collaboration and Analytics
On-Demand
Icertis Inc. and the International Association of Contract and Commercial Management present a free on-demand webinar on the impact of collaboration on the effectiveness of contracting.
Businesses Need Emergency Preparedness for Infectious Disease
On-demand
Emergency plans for natural disasters are not enough – businesses need to plan specifically for illness, says Allied Barton Security Services in a free on-demand webinar.
BP: North America Energy Self-Sufficient by 2015
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BP has published BP Energy Outlook 2035 country and regional factsheets, detailing the company’s predictions for the world energy picture through the next 20 years.
