Archive for February, 2019
$43M Awarded to Intellectual Ventures I LLC in Patent Infringement Trial
News
The jury also determined T-Mobile and Ericsson failed to provide convincing evidence that Intellectual Ventures’ claims involving the patents were invalid.
Federal Prosecutors Broke Law in Hedge Fund Manager’s Plead Deal; Current Labor Secretary Led Them
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The former prosecutor now serves as U.S. Labor Secretary. A White House spokeswoman said the administration is looking into the plea deal.
Firings and Lawsuits Follow Discovery of Secret Bugging Devices at Law Firm; ‘Very John Grisham’
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The discovery of hidden cameras, microphones and recording equipment in a Florida law firm has led to firings, lawsuits and the departure of a name partner, according to The Palm Beach Post.
Dallas Won’t Release Police Files on Slaying of Prominent Lawyer, Despite Judge’s Order
Ira Tobolowsky, 68, was found dead inside his burning garage at his North Dallas home in 2016, and the death was ruled a homicide.
Lawyer Told Prosecutor She ‘Doesn’t Know How To Act Like A Young Lady,’ Ethics Complaint Says
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According to the complaint, Clifford Woodards II challenged the prosecutor, Heather Washington over a plea deal for his client in a traffic case.
A Guide to Joint Development and Collaboration Agreements
Insight
Protecting intellectual property is a challenge, especially when entering into a joint development agreement, warns Hogan Lovells.
Army Vet Files Lawsuit Over Hearing Damage from Defective 3M Earplugs
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An Army combat veteran in Utah has filed a lawsuit against 3M, seeking damages for permanent hearing loss caused by defective earplugs and alleging that the manufacturer doctored test results to win a government contract.
Thompson & Knight Names Eight New Partners
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Thompson & Knight LLP announced eight attorneys have been elected partners in the firm.
Bradley Partner J. William Manuel Elected VP of ABOTA’s Mississippi Chapter
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J. William Manuel, a partner in Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP’s Jackson office, has been elected vice president of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates
Recognized Railroad Lawyer Joins HunterMaclean
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Business law firm HunterMaclean announced that Randall A. Jordan has recently joined the firm as a partner in the Litigation Practice Group.
Buchalter Welcomes New Health Care Attorneys
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James Andrew “Drew” Caprile and Gene Berk have joined Buchalter as members of the Health Care Practice Group in Sacramento.
Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler Announces New Name
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Personal injury and commercial litigation law firm Sommerman, McCaffity, Quesada & Geisler, LLP, announced the addition of new name partner Laura Benitez Geisler, current president of the Dallas Bar Association.
Tesla’s General Counsel Lasts Only Two Months
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CNN reports that Tesla’s general counsel is leaving the company after just two months on the job — the latest in a series of executive departures at Elon Musk’s electric car company.
Judge Could Revoke Roger Stone’s Bond And Send Him to Jail Because of ‘Crosshairs’ Instagram Post
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Stone apologized to the court for the photograph, which included a crosshairs image beside the judge’s photo.
Roberts Again Sides With Liberal Supreme Court Justices in Disagreeing With Lower Court Interpretations
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Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. has sided with liberal Supreme Court justices in cases involving the death penalty and abortion access, reports The Washington Post.
Trump’s Emergency Declaration Echoes Harry Truman Failed Attempt
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Trump’s emergency declaration is similar to President Harry Truman’s attempted takeover of the steel industry to avoid a strike during the Korean War by the United Steelworkers of America.
Judge Dismisses Pipeline Operator’s Racketeering/Defamation Suit Against Greenpeace
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“Posting articles written by people with similar beliefs does not create a RICO enterprise,” a federal judge wrote in his dismissal order.
Frank E. Pasquesi Named GC of Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation
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Frank E. Pasquesi was recently appointed general counsel of the Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation.
Michael Best Adds Lucas Osborn to Raleigh Office
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Lucas Osborn has joined Michael Best’s Litigation practice group as of counsel in the Raleigh office.
Download: The Changing Face of In-House Legal Departments
Insight
From expanding data volumes and data types to increased budget pressures and new data privacy regulations, in-house legal teams find themselves needing to adapt to unprecedented demands.
