Chinese Government Sued in Multiple Class Actions by U.S. Citizens and Businesses
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An initial wave of three class actions stemming from COVID-19 were filed against the Chinese government this past week.
Tips for Taking Depositions by Videoconference in the Age of COVID-19
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Taking a deposition by videoconference requires advance planning of logistics and technology.
Kyle Robisch Joins Bradley’s Litigation Practice Group in Tampa
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Kyle Robisch has joined the Tampa, Florida, office of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP as an associate in the Litigation Practice Group.
Chris Schwegmann Elevated to Name Partner at Dallas Trial Boutique
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Mike Lynn, Eric Pinker, and Michael K. Hurst, name partners at the highly respected Dallas trial boutique founded almost 30 years ago, are pleased to announce that the partnership has voted to add longtime partner Chris Schwegmann to the firm’s name
Settlement in California School Free Speech Case
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California School District Settles Legal Case With Former High School Student Body President
Davis Wright Tremaine Adds Mortgage and Home Lending Partner in Washington, D.C.
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Davis Wright Tremaine has added Chava Brandriss as a partner in its Washington, D.C. office.
Amy Puckett Rejoins Bradley’s Banking And Financial Services Practice Group In Charlotte
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Amy E. Puckett has rejoined the Charlotte, North Carolina, office of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP as a senior attorney in the Banking and Financial Services Practice Group and as a part of the firm’s Cybersecurity and Privacy team.
Perkins Coie Expands Portland Office with Oregon Governor’s General Counsel Misha Isaak
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Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Misha Isaak has joined the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice as a partner in the Portland office.
Tom D’Amore Recognized as Finalist for San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association 2020 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award
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Attorney Tom D’Amore is a finalist for the 2020 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award presented by the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association.
Sarah A. Gottlieb Joins Freeborn’s Tampa Office as Associate
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Sarah A. Gottlieb has joined the Tampa, Florida, office of Freeborn & Peters LLP as an Associate in the Litigation Practice Group and as a member of the Insurance Brokerage team.
Terminate, Renegotiate, or Renew? A Guide to Controlling Contract Costs
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Practical tips for legal teams looking to cut costs across your organization.
6 Challenges with Managing Contracts Remotely
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Contract lifecycle management can be a difficult task when everyone’s working from home. This article looks at 6 challenges that organizations face when managing contracts with a highly remote workforce.
Baker Donelson Temporarily Cuts Pay, Furloughs Some Employees Because of COVID-19
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Baker Donelson is imposing temporary pay cuts, reducing partner draws, and furloughing some employees because of the financial impact of the COVID-19 epidemic.
‘Landmark Settlement’ With Justice Companies Over Unpaid Safety Penalties
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Coal companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family have settled with federal agencies to satisfy more than $5 million in unpaid penalties for violations of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act.
With LinkedIn Trademark Settlement, Cannabis Tech Standout LeafedIn Finalizes Rebrand to LeafedOut
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LeafedOut, formerly known as LeafedIn, announced a resolution to their intellectual property dispute with the professional networking site “Linkedin” that correlated with their complete rebrand to Leafedout as of the start of this year.
ORIC Pharmaceuticals Appoints Christian V. Kuhlen, M.D., as General Counsel
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ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately held, clinical-stage oncology company focused on developing treatments that address mechanisms of therapeutic resistance, today announced that Christian V. Kuhlen, M.D., has been named General Counsel.
Surrounding Circumstances Don’t Always Inform Deed Construction
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A discussion about an assignment of an overriding royalty in minerals unambiguously conveyed the override in production under an entire lease.
Substantial Completion Defined
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Substantial completion is a legal term found in construction contracts to define that stage of a contractor’s work which is sufficiently complete in accordance with the applicable construction agreement.
If You Want the Benefits of an Arbitration Agreement, Say So
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Both contract language, and keeping such language up-to-date, is critical for navigating the legal landscape of company relationships with vendors, including enforcing arbitration provisions.
Managing Contract Risks & Remedies in a Time of Coronavirus
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One couldn’t plan ahead for this current Coronavirus pandemic that now has indeed created an unprecedented, unforeseeable emergency with many scrambling to evaluate the consequences of a failure or inability to perform
