CVS’s Omnicare to Pay $23 Million to Resolve U.S. Kickback Case
News
Reuters is reporting CVS Health Corp’s Omnicare unit has agreed to pay $23 million to resolve a whistleblower lawsuit alleging that it took kickbacks from a drugmaker to promote two antidepressants, according to settlement papers.
Emerging Trends Series: Offshore Wind
On-Demand
Foley Hoag’s Energy and Cleantech practice and NECEC have posted an on-demand webinar with offshore wind developers, leading public officials, investors and experts at the cutting edge of the Northeast’s emerging offshore wind market.
Bradley Partner Paul Compton to be Nominated to Serve as U.S. HUD General Counsel
News
Paul Compton currently serves as leader of Bradley’s Affordable Housing and Community Development practice, a member of the firm’s Banking & Financial Services group and Chair of the firm’s Finance Committee.
Preparing for Your Professional Headshot
Insight
Photographers for lawyers are relying on a series of ‘environmental’ photo backgrounds, full body–length images, candid poses and other techniques that can add distinction and a degree of personality, according to Androvett Legal Media and Marketing.
The Scope of AIA’s Estoppel Provision: Are We Still Flying Blind Six Years Later?
Event, May 31, 11 a.m. CDT
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP will present a free webinar, “The Scope of AIA’s Estoppel Provision: Are We Still Flying Blind Six Years Later?,” featuring Fitch Even partner Eric L. Broxterman.
Prevent Autodesk Business Disputes from Turning into an Audit
Insight
Keli Johnson Swan of Scott & Scott LLP offers some tips for navigating the self-assessment process and reaching a resolution for any licensing disputes for AutoDesk.
LexisNexis Launches Practice Guide with Litigator-Author James Wagstaffe
Insight
LexisNexis announced the launch of an industry first for legal research– a new practice guide (in video format) for US-based pre-trial civil procedure in partnership with renowned litigator and author James Wagstaffe.
Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst Ranked Band 1 By Chambers & Partners
News
Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst has been ranked by Chambers & Partners as a Band 1 law firm in General Commercial Litigation. Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst is one of four firms to be ranked Band 1 in Texas.
Dechert Lets Multiple Associates Go After Performance Reviews
News
Dechert’s announcement this week that it has laid off several associates after a round of performance reviews may signal a boldness and lack of concern for public criticism that could spell trouble across the industry, writes Joe Patrice for Above the Law.
Uber Looking for New General Counsel Amid Increasingly Dicey Legal Issues
News
Recode.net reports that Uber’s search for a new general counsel could be interesting, considering the company’s many thorny legal issues.
Akerman Adds Financial Litigator Brian Fraser in New York
News
Akerman LLP announced the of partner Brian Fraser in the firm’s New York office. He previously was with Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP.
Gardere Expands Financial Restructuring and Reorganization Practice in Dallas
News
Frank J. Wright, C. Ashley Ellis and Erin C. McGee have joined Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP’s Financial Restructuring and Reorganization Practice in the Dallas office.
Download: In-House Counsel’s Legaltech Buyer’s Guide
Insight
The LawGeex book includes practical advice based on dozens of interviews, real life experiences and personal recommendations from in-house lawyers and legal experts who have used technology to cut costs and reduce legal inefficiency.
At Lunch With David Boies, 20 Years After His Departure From Cravath
Profile
Above the Law profiles legendary litigator David Boies, 20 years after he left Biglaw to found his own firm.
Enforceable Contract for Sale of Family-Owned Business or Just Agreement to Agree?
Insight
Parties to negotiations involving the sale of family-owned business stock or assets should be cautious in their drafting to ensure that it is clear to all parties what documents are intended to create enforceable rights and obligations, warns Murtha Cullina.
Using Arbitration Agreements to Reduce the Costs of Litigation and the Risk of Class Action Claims
Insight
The Foley article explains how arbitration works, what type of arbitration agreements are generally enforceable, what features that have or can cause problems, and how such provisions can reduce the risk of class actions.
Federal Court: An Open-Source License Is an Enforceable Contract
News
The GNU GPL requires that anyone using GPL-licensed software to produce some other software, must provide the resulting software as open-sourced with the same license if it’s released to the public, explains Quartz.
Are Restrictive Covenants Enforceable When Employee Converts to ‘At-Will’ Employment?
Insight
A post by Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti discusses a recent case that dealt with the question of what happens to restrictive covenants in an employment contract when an employee converts to at-will status.
Managing Partners Say Their Lawyers Are Underperforming and Slow to Change
News
One of the findings is that business is moving in-house, and managing partners recognize that: 67.9 percent of respondents said they are already losing business to in-house legal departments.
Family of Slain Lawyer Think They’ve Identified Murderer. So Why Can’t the Cops Solve the Case?
News
D Magazine covers the efforts of the family of a prominent Dallas lawyer to find the people responsible for killing the man in a fire in his garage.
