Archive for September, 2017
Patent Owners Trying to Use Native American Legal Rights as a Shield
News
Ars Technica reports that The MEC lawsuit appears to be using Native American legal rights to avoid having the U.S. Patent Office perform an “inter partes review” that could invalidate the patent.
BigLaw is Doomed If Clients Refuse to Pay for Associates
News
Some general counsel are starting to push back against big law firms charging $400 an hour for the work of associates, writes Joe Patrice for Above the Law.
Energy Contract Lawsuits Expected to Jump in Harvey’s Wake
News
Lawyers expect a spate of force majeure contract lawsuits after Hurricane Harvey tore through Southeast Texas and parts of Louisiana last month, paralyzing a fifth of U.S. fuel output and pushing some oil production offline, Reuters reports.
Building Your Legal Practice with Personal Networking in an Hour or Less
Insight
Bruce Vincent, writing on the website of Muse Communications, says the “problem” with personal networking for a lot of people, attorneys included, can be traced to a perceived lack of time or, in some instances, a simple, but common, fear of social situations or public speaking. Fortunately, those obstacles can be overcome with a little planning, and the results are well worth it.
How Coexistence Agreements Work
Insight
Anderson Duff, writing for Revision Legal, discusses coexistence agreements, which are contracts whereby two trademark owners agree to use their similar marks, but agree to limitations.
Just How Broad is That Arbitration Clause in Your Transportation Contract?
Holland & Knight’s Transportation Blog covers a case of first impression that presents a reminder to companies to review their arbitration clauses and confirm if they are drafted properly.
Fast and (Sometimes) Furious: Acceleration and Compensability in Construction Contracts
Insight
A major consideration in acceleration clauses is whether the contractor is getting for the speed up in work, writes Brian L. Lynch for Faegre Baker Daniels.
Does Harvey Give You An Excuse: Force Majeure And Related Contract Doctrines
Insight
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, a number of energy companies have declared force majeure or announced shutdowns in southeast Texas, the nation’s hub for petrochemical plants and refineries, reports David M. Bond in Kane Russell Coleman Logan’s Energy Law Today blog.
What Every In-House Attorney Needs to Know About Federal Contracting
Event, Oct. 17, 2017
The “What Every In-House Attorney Needs to Know About Federal Contracting” course is a one-day, fast-paced instruction that combines the basics of federal government contracting with the nuts and bolts of compliance issues, subcontractor issues, and hot topics in the industry.
Kent Sullivan Appointed Texas Commissioner of Insurance
News
Sullivan will oversee the Texas Department of Insurance, which regulates the insurance industry and protects Texas consumers.
Yerra Conference Europe for In-House Legal & Compliance
Event, Oct. 11, 2017, London
The 5th Annual Yerra Conference Europe will be an exclusive event for legal, IP, eDiscovery and compliance professionals.
Biglaw Firm Announces Hundreds Of Buyouts And Layoffs, Almost 500 Affected
News
Above the Law reports that Hogan Lovells recently decided to offer “voluntary retirement” packages to about 400 of its senior business support staff members in the U.S.
Big New York Law Firm Faces Questions on Work With Manafort
News
The Justice Department recently asked law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom for information and documents related to its work on behalf of a client of Paul Manafort, reports The New York Times.
Trump’s Impact Felt in Supreme Court Labor Rights Cases
News
When the Supreme Court opens its 2017 term on the first Monday in October, its very first cases will serve as a stark reminder of why elections matter, predicts USA Today.
Hunton & Williams Partner Named Arbitrator for EU-US Privacy Shield Framework
News
Lisa Sotto, chair of Hunton & Williams’ top-ranked global privacy and cybersecurity practice and managing partner of the firm’s New York office, has been selected as an arbitrator in connection with the EU-US Privacy Shield Framework Binding Arbitration Program.
Former U.S. Ambassador to the EU Anthony Gardner to Join Sidley in London
News
Anthony Gardner, former U.S. ambassador to the European Union, has joined Sidley Austin as a member of the firm’s International Trade and Privacy and Cybersecurity practices. He will work in both the firm’s London and Brussels offices.
Cynde H. Munzer Joins Dykema’s Chicago Office
News
Dykema announced the addition of Cynde H. Munzer to its Corporate Finance practice group as a member in the firm’s Chicago office.
31 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2017 Leading Lawyers
News
A combined total of 31 Farrell Fritz attorneys have been selected to the 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New York Metro Rising Stars lists.
3 E-Discovery Attitudes and How They Influence Behaviors, Processes And Priorities
Insight
The Zapproved report summarizes the common attitudes held by e-discovery executives — and how those beliefs are influencing behaviors, processes and priorities.
Register for the Healthcare Enforcement Compliance Institute
Event, Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2017
The event will give participants the opportunity to go beyond legal analysis, learn how to implement systems that ensure the law is followed, and gain practical advice from experts in a one-of-a-kind forum
