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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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.
White House Withdraws Judicial Nominee; GOP Didn’t Have Votes for Confirmation
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The nomination drew widespread criticism over articles Ryan Bounds wrote in the Stanford Review as an undergraduate that ridiculed multiculturalism and groups concerned with racial issues, according to The Washington Post.
Biglaw Tries to Persuade Judge Not to Send One of Their Own to Prison
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Some former colleagues of the lawyer who was convicted of conspiracy to commit securities fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with the “Pharma Bro” case are asking the judge in his case for leniency.
Former Baylor Coach Rips Pepper Hamilton, Calls Out Ken Starr
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A former football coach who lost his job at Baylor University had some harsh words for former Baylor president Ken Starr, but his strongest words are for Pepper Hamilton, the firm that investigated a sexual misconduct scandal involving football players.
Court Affirms Take-Nothing Verdict for Company Harmed by Texas Ponzi Scheme
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A federal district court judge has affirmed a take-nothing defense verdict for the owner of an Oklahoma City-based company that unknowingly provided services in connection with a mineral royalties Ponzi scheme.
Does Your Employee Agreement Address These Three Often-Overlooked IP Provisions?
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Intellectual property can be one of the most valuable assets of a company and should not be glossed over, warns John E. Munro of Harness, Dickey & Pierce.
Fifth Circuit Overturns Arbitration Order Where Employer Failed to Countersign Agreement
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The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a Texas federal court’s order compelling arbitration in a sexual harassment and discrimination case because one party failed to sign an agreement to arbitrate, reports Karl Bayer in the Disputing blog.
Corporate Partner Christopher A. Pesch Joins Freeborn’s New York Office
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Christopher A. Pesch has joined Freeborn & Peters LLP as a partner in the firm’s Corporate Practice Group in New York.
FisherBroyles Adds Litigators in Florida and Philadelphia
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FisherBroyles, LLP has added Wayne Alder and Alfred J. Monte, Jr. as partners and litigators in the firm’s Naples, Fla., and Philadelphia offices, respectively.
Langley & Banack Attorneys Receive Professional Excellence Awards by Texas Lawyer
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Langley & Banack, Inc. announced that Emerson “Buddy” Banack Jr. and Natalie Friend Wilson have been recognized by Texas Lawyer for their contributions to the legal profession.
Steptoe Adds Hill Veteran George Callas to Government Affairs and Tax Practices
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George Callas, who served as senior tax counsel to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and was one of the chief architects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, has joined Steptoe & Johnson LLP’s Government Affairs & Public Policy and Tax Groups
Michael Best Names New Chief Operating Officer
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Truda K. Chow has joined Michael Best as Chief Operating Officer. Chow most recently served as a senior advisor at LawVision Group, a professional and legal services consultancy.
GC Resigns, Stands Accused of Falsifying Death Threats
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Julia Marie Ezell faces three counts of using a computer to send herself death threats and then falsely report a made-up crime, reports KWTV News 9.
ABA Reveals Alleged $1.3M Theft By a Now-Former Staff Member on Tax Form
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An ABA official told the ABA Journal that the theft was well-hidden with falsified documents, but the theft became apparent when the individual got more ambitious in attempts to divert more money.
