Archive for October, 2015
Limitations of liability: Waivers of Consequential Damages
Article
No contractor wants to accept the risk that any one breach could lead to the financial ruin of its company.
Texas Law Firm Godwin Lewis Changes Name to Godwin PC
NEWS
The name change reflects the departure of name partner and family law attorney Marilea Lewis, who is leaving to join a Dallas-based family law firm.
The Problem: Renewables’ Intermittent Power Generation
Article
Energy storage offers a way to harness renewables at their peak supply and deploy them at their peak demand.
David J. Beck Wins Lifetime of Excellence in Advocacy Award
NEWS
The Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists will award David Beck of Houston with the Lifetime of Excellence in Advocacy Award.
Latham & Watkins Advises Alpine Immune Sciences in Kite Pharma Deal
NEWS
Kite Pharma, Inc. has entered into a worldwide research and license agreement with Washington-based Alpine Immune Sciences, Inc. (AIS), a privately‐held biotechnology company.
Brian D. Miller Joins Rogers Joseph O’Donnell
NEWS
Brian D. Miller has joined the Washington, D.C., office of Rogers Joseph O’Donnell, P.C. as a shareholder.
Proving Ownership of Underlying Licenses for Adobe Upgrades in Software Audits
Article
Adobe license terms often change as each new product is released, which means that the way a customer may have previously been licensing software is no longer valid.
James S. Brady To Receive Western Michigan University Distinguished Alumni Award
NEWS
James S. Brady, office managing member of Dykema’s Grand Rapids office, has been selected to receive Western Michigan University’s Distinguished Alumni Award for 2015.
Everett Ward Named a 2015 Business Leader of Color by Chicago United
NEWS
Chicago United has selected Everett S. Ward, a member of Quarles & Brady’s Real Estate Practice Group, as one of 50 local business executives to be featured in its newest Business Leaders of Color (BLC) publication.
Corporate Counsel: How to Implement AFA Structures
EVENT, Nov. 17, 11 a.m. EST
The LexisNexis CounselLink strategic consulting team will present a complimentary webinar on alternative fee arrangement (AFA) implementation.
Cyber Revolution Named a Premium Solution Provider to ABA Law Practice Division
NEWS
Cyber Revolution, Inc., a provider of solutions designed for small and medium sized law firms, has announced that it has been selected as a Premium Solution Provider to the ABA Law Practice Division.
Infographic: 10 Ways to Take Your Document Review Beyond the Status Quo
Resource
The infographic is designed to help take a document review platform beyond the status quo and choosing the best platform for the job.
AmLaw 50 Co-Chair Leaves to Become GC
NEWS
Christopher M. Schultz has become Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Level 2 Legal Solutions, a leading e-discovery and legal services outsourcing firm.
What Every Tech Company Needs to Know About Assumption of Its Contracts in Bankruptcy
Article
Far less effort is required to preserve IP rights than what may be involved in a major piece of litigation; but, in almost every case, the company must take timely steps to ensure that its interests are protected.
Open Online Course – Contract Management: Build Relationships in Business
Online Course
The International Association for Contract & Commercial Management will present a free, three-week online course offering ideas and insights into the world of business and trading relationships.
8 Essential Data Points to Collect from Contract Managers
Article
It is important that a business captures its contract manager’s information so that when an manager leaves the company, these gems do not exit with them and can be leveraged for future use, reports ContractRoom on its blog.
State Limitations on Arbitration with Class Action Waivers Again Before Supreme Court
NEWS
The latest of a line of recent cases in which the U.S. Supreme Court has weighed the enforceability of class action waivers in arbitration agreements was before the court on Oct. 6.
Oilfield Anti-Indemnity: When Does an Agreement “Pertain” to a “Well”?
White Paper
The interpretation of the Louisiana Oilfield Anti-Indemnity Act will take center stage at the Fifth Circuit and likely be the determinative question.
Mix and Mingle: Why Networking Is Important for New GCs
White Paper
The benefits of attending networking events include connecting with key influencers, increasing your visibility, sharing knowledge and advice, and growing your confidence.
Making Sense of IG, IS and EDD: Three Typical Projects
White Paper
Every IG, IS and EDD project should start by defining the objectives and assembling the right team of people for the tasks ahead, reports QDiscovery on its website.
