Archive for April, 2017
Association of Women Lawyers of the Eastern District of Texas Set to Debut
News
WLED, an affiliate of the Eastern District of Texas Bar Association, will provide mentoring and networking opportunities for women lawyers practicing in the Eastern District.
17th Annual Women’s Advocacy Awards May 10 in Dallas
Event, May 10, 6-8 p.m.
Legal Aid of Northwest Texas will present the 17th Annual Women’s Advocacy Awards on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Arlington Hall at Lee Park, 3333 Turtle Creek Blvd. in Dallas.
Theranos Investors Say They Were Pressured to Abandon Lawsuit
News
Theranos Inc. investors accused the company of threatening to file for bankruptcy protection if they don’t agree to give up their rights to sue the firm over its flawed blood-testing business, reports Bloomberg Law.
EPA Announces Methane Rule Reconsideration, Adding to List of Obama-Era Rules Under Review
News
Authors Whit Swift and Brittany Pemberton write that the Methane Rule applies to oil and gas facilities for which construction, modification, or reconstruction started after September 18, 2015.
Jay Peak Resort Receiver Reaches $150 Million Settlement with Raymond James
News
Michael I. Goldberg, the SEC appointed receiver in charge of the Jay Peak Resort and Burke Mountain Hotel in Vermont, reached a settlement agreement with Raymond James that will significantly benefit the defrauded investors and creditors of the receivership estate.
Clear Arbitration Provision Deemed Enforceable
Insight
In his Petes’ Take blog for Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, Peter J. Gallagher describes a New Jersey case in which a court ruled that a clear arbitration provision, negotiated by a sophisticated party while represented by counsel, is enforceable.
The SEC Doesn’t Like Your Employment Agreements
Insight
Companies should examine their employment agreements to ensure compliance with the SEC’s Rule 21F-17, writes Evan Gibbs for Above the Law.
Law Firm Expels Female Partner Who Filed Discrimination Suit
News
Partners at the law firm Chadbourne & Parke, in an unusual public gesture, voted on Thursday to expel from its ranks a female partner who filed a gender discrimination and pay inequity lawsuit against the firm last year, according to a New York Times report.
Big Law Widow Awarded $3M in GlaxoSmithKline Case
News
Wendy Dolin’s husband, Stewart, stepped in front of a CTA Blue Line train in the Loop on July 15, 2010. He had been taking paroxetine, a drug for depression and anxiety, reports The Chicago Tribune.
Roy Moore’s Suspension Upheld By Alabama Supreme Court; Decision Next Week on Senate Race
News
Moore was suspended over his administrative order against the issuance of marriage licenses to same-sex couples, reports AL.com.
5th Circuit: Unpatented Products Can Be Given Patent-Like Protections by Contract
Insight
The decision has significant and potentially far-reaching impacts for companies who seek to protect their product designs.
BSA Software Audit Updates: Membership Changes and Impact on Audits
Insight
The changes to the BSA’s membership may affect the scope of the audit, and a company targeted by the BSA should take the following steps to mitigate its exposure.
Alex Jones Custody Battle Puts His Personality, Credibility On Trial
News
“It’s going to be a fascinating tightrope for him to walk because the jury will have to decide who is the real Alex Jones,” says Austin-based Weisbart Springer Hayes attorney Geoff Weisbart.
Drafting Arbitration Clauses in Construction Contracts
Insight
Patricia H. Thompson discusses the question: Should an arbitration clause be just a boilerplate provision, taken “off the shelf,” or should it be specifically negotiated and crafted for the particular construction project and to accommodate the parties’ requirements?
Winston & Strawn Adds Three Partners in Dallas
News
Winston & Strawn LLP has added three more partners to its litigation team in the firm’s recently opened Dallas office.
Apple Settles With Major Patent Holder at 1 a.m. the Night Before Trial
News
Law360, which first reported the settlement, said that Unwired Planet was seeking $33 million in royalties.
Paul Weiss Investigates New Claims Against O’Reilly
News
Fox News has hired a BigLaw firm to handle the investigation of allegations of misconduct against host Bill O’Reilly.
Which State Has the Worst Bar Exam Results?
News
Above the Bar reported recently that Florida’s bar passage rate was an abysmal 57.7 percent for the February exam, but now they can report that another state has taken over the uncoveted distinction of having the worst exam results in the U.S.
4th Big Law Business Diversity Symposium Set for May 10
Event, May 10, 8-10 a.m.
Bloomberg Big Law Business is convening leaders of corporate legal departments and law firms to address the diversity and inclusion challenge at a unique invitation-only event – the 4th Big Law Business Diversity Symposium.
Download: Connecting the General Counsel and the Board
Insight
A guide published by the NACD reviews the three main indicators of an effective partnership between the general counsel and the board. The guide is available for free downloading.
