Archive for July, 2018
Littler Adds Shareholder Lance Gibbons in Washington, D.C.
News
Lance E. Gibbons has rejoined Littler as a shareholder in the Washington, D.C., office.
States Look for New Angle to Fight No-Poach Agreements
Insight
No-poach agreements should be limited in scope and duration, and if no-hire provisions are included, they should be limited to upper-level management, according to Fisher & Phillips.
US Duck Boat Operators Under Scrutiny Following Branson Drowning Tragedy
Insight
The latest tragedy should spur operators everywhere to take a close look at safety procedures and design issues and ensure that personnel are properly trained to respond to emergencies, said Steve Fernelius of Houston-based Fernelius Simon.
Facebook GC Leaving as the Company Grapples With Election Aftermath, Federal Investigation
News
Colin Stretch led Facebook’s investigation into Russian meddling, and has been key in crafting the company’s legal response to the Cambridge Analytica privacy debacle.
Las Vegas Shooting Victims Outraged Over MGM’s Lawsuit Against Them
News
MGM Resorts International sued victims in at least seven states in a bid to get federal courts to declare the company has no liability for the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, reports the Associated Press.
Bitcoin Exchange Operator Faces 40 Years in Jail for Lying to SEC
News
The virtual currency operator absconded with investors’ assets, exchanging them into U.S. dollars to buy groceries and to pay for travel and other personal expenses, reports Bloomberg Law.
East Texas Firm Chalks Up $43.3 Million Med-Mal Verdict
News
In a new video, lawyers from Tyler, Texas-based Martin Walker PC discuss a recent medical malpractice case that yielded their client a $43.32 million verdict, including $25 million in exemplary damages.
Vault Ranks AZA Among Top Mid-Sized US Law Firms in Work Quality, Hiring Selectivity
News
Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing P.C. is ranked among the nation’s top mid-sized law firms and among the top 10 for quality of work and top 15 for hiring selectivity by Vault rankings.
Zapproved and Hanzo Announce Ediscovery Partnership
News
In a webinar, Zapproved and Hanzo will discuss common challenges and helpful solutions along the road to the proper management of Slack in the eDiscovery process.
Venable Partner Craig Thompson Elected President of International Association of Defense Counsel
News
Craig A. Thompson was elected president of the IADC for 2018-2019. With members from six continents, 51 countries and territories, the IADC is the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests.
Hogan Lovells Appoints New Board Member
News
Hogan Lovells has elected Karen Hughes as a new partner to its board. She will serve as an At-Large representative, and will start her role effective immediately.
Three Join Litigation and Energy Groups in Bradley’s Houston Office
News
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP announced that Jeffrey Davis, Mary Elizondo Frazier and Peter Scaff have joined the firm’s Houston office as partners.
Randall Oyler Joins Quarles & Brady’s Litigation Practice in Chicago
News
Randall L. Oyler has joined Quarles & Brady’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group as a partner in its Chicago office.
Webinar: Open Source Software – Risk Management & IP Value Protection
Webinar, July 31, 10 a.m. CDT
Security vulnerabilities or licensing loopholes stemming from open source software can result in product recalls, the loss of valuable IP and terrible damage to your reputation and bottom line.
Abuse Allegations Arise in Wake of Lionsgate GC’s 2017 Departure
News
The former general counsel of Lionsgate Entertainment left the company amid allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse, Variety reports.
After One Month in Role, Texas Instruments CEO Ousted for Personal Conduct
News
The Dallas Morning News is reporting that Texas Instruments chief executive and president Brian Crutcher has been removed from his position after violations of the company’s code of conduct.
Employers at Higher Risk of Age-Discrimination Litigation with Changing Worker Demographics
Insight
To keep pace with changing demographics of the workforce, it is crucial that employers provide adequate training and guidance to its workforce on best practices in recruiting, hiring and evaluating employees, advises Miller Canfield.
Former Energy XXI CEO Agrees to Settle SEC Charges
News
The SEC alleged John D. Schiller Jr. maintained an extravagant lifestyle using a leveraged margin account secured by his shares in the oil and gas producer.
Software as a Service (SaaS) Agreements: Who Owns What?
Insight
The Tech & Sourcing blog of Morgan Lewis takes a look at Software as a Service (SaaS) agreements — starting with the perspective of a solution that uses a dedicated service.
Oral Revocation of Consent Insufficient Where Contract Required Writing
Insight
A post on the website of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips discusses a case in which an Ohio federal court found that, where a contract required written revocation of consent to be contacted, a consumer’s attempt to orally revoke consent failed.
