Can One Have Too Many Patents?
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As is common with a blockbuster drug, AbbVie’s Humira faced an antitrust challenge from third-party payers.
IP Indemnification – Third-Party Product Exceptions
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There are some nuanced—and frequently sticky—issues regarding third-party products and how they can be resolved.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Passed to Full Senate
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Both the House and Senate are working on their versions of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA).
IADC Announces Andrew Chamberlin as President for 2020-21
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Andrew S. Chamberlin, a partner at Ellis & Winters LLP in Greensboro, North Carolina, has been elected president of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) for the 2020-21 term.
Sutter Health’s Request to Delay $575 Million Settlement Is Denied
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Despite citing the surge in coronavirus cases and economic fallout from the pandemic in California, Sutter Health failed to persuade a state judge on Thursday to delay the $575 million settlement it reached last December over accusations of price gouging and monopolistic practices.
Envision Healthcare Names new CFO, General Counsel
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Ilene Moore will serve as senior vice president and general counsel, effective Aug. 1.
GOOGLES Wins Right to Sue Google
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In 1997, Googles Children’s Workshop registered the trademark GOOGLES and the internet domain name www.googles.com. The website launched in 1998 and focused on children’s education and entertainment.
Ferrari Just Lost the Trademark Rights to its Most Iconic Car
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Ferrari lost its trademark to the shape of the 250 GTO by falling foul of the European Union Intellectual Protection Office’s (EUIPO) “Use It Or Lose It” rules.
Hughes Hubbard Lays Off Lawyers, Staffers After Receiving Paycheck Protection Loan
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Hughes Hubbard & Reed has laid off some associates and staff members after receiving a paycheck protection loan from the federal government.
Michael Cohen Returned to Jail in Dispute Over Trump Book
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Michael D. Cohen, President Trump’s onetime lawyer and fixer, was in good spirits on Thursday when he arrived at a Manhattan federal courthouse, where he expected to complete routine paperwork related to his home confinement amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Roland Kelly Joins Velocity Financial as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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Velocity Financial, Inc. announced Roland Kelly has joined Velocity’s Executive Leadership team as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
Beck Redden Secures Affirmance of $438M Antitrust Judgment
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld a judgment for $438.65 million in favor of Beck Redden client HP, Inc.
Deutsche Bank Agrees to $150 Million Settlement for Jeffrey Epstein Lapses
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Deutsche Bank AG agreed Tuesday to pay a $150 million penalty to settle “significant compliance failures” in its dealings with convicted sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Florida’s Largest Nursing Home Company, Faces Quarter-Billion-Dollar Fraud Judgment
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Florida’s largest nursing home provider is again facing a quarter-billion-dollar judgment for fraud.
Florida Lawyer Wears Full Hazmat Suit to Court Amid COVID-19 Crisis
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Miami lawyer Samuel J. Rabin Jr. decided not to take any chances when he went to the federal courthouse recently for his client’s sentencing hearing amid the novel coronavirus crisis.
MyoKardia Announces Appointment of Denelle J. Waynick as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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MyoKardia, Inc. announced the appointment of Denelle Waynick as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
Buchalter Launched White Collar & Investigations Practice with Hire of Former Federal Prosecutor
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Buchalter is pleased to welcome and announce that Joshua Robbins has joined the Firm as Chair of its newly formed White Collar & Investigations practice.
Hanzo Gives Corporate Legal and Compliance Teams Better Insights And Control Over Slack Data with New Release
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Hanzo Hold for Slack extends precise scoping, control, and analysis of data for internal investigations, legal hold, and early case assessment.
Bradley Partners George Parker and Davis Smith Receive 2020 Alabama State Bar President’s Award
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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Montgomery, Alabama-based partners George R. Parker and Davis H. Smith are among the recipients of the 2020 President’s Award given by Alabama State Bar President Christy Crow.
More than Four Decades of Commercial Trial Work
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Jim Malone has successfully tried and managed cases in virtually every business sector and practice area. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial matters.
