How Policies Can Defeat a Breach of Contract Claim
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Employees often seek to use an employer’s handbook, code of conduct, or policies as the basis for a breach of contract claim, writes John J. Buckley in a blog on the site of Norris McLaughlin & Marcus.
Negotiating Technology Contracts – Insurance Requirements
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Stephen F. Pinson of Scott & Scott LLP provides a list of insurance provisions that parties should include in technology contracts for the different types of claims scenarios between contracting parties.
Akerman Names New Office Managing Partners in Jacksonville and Tampa
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Akerman LLP has announced that Christian George has been appointed office managing partner of the Jacksonville office, and Irene Bassel Frick has been appointed office managing partner of the Tampa office.
Sidley Expands Environmental Practice in Washington, D.C.
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Sidley Austin LLP announced that Richard Alonso has joined the firm as a partner in its Washington, D.C. office. He will be a member of the firm’s Environmental practice.
Litigator William P. Barry Joins Miller & Chevalier
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Prior to joining Miller & Chevalier, William P. Barry served as a partner at Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP, counselling public companies, investors, investment and retail banks, and non-U.S. companies seeking investments from U.S. entities.
Arent Fox Adds Veteran Litigator Peter Most in Los Angeles
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Peter Most has joined Arent Fox’s Los Angeles office as a partner in the firm’s Complex Litigation group.
Creating Material Wealth for Business Owners & Labor with ESOPs
Event, June 1, 2017, New York
ESOPs are commonly used by an owner seeking to retire, however, in today’s business market of successful start-ups, there’s an opportunity to consider them earlier in the lifecycle of the company.
Two Ward, Smith Cases Make 2016 Top 100 Verdicts List
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Two verdicts won by East Texas law firm Ward, Smith & Hill are among the list of top 100 verdicts from 2016 as compiled by The National Law Journal.
House Republicans Just Voted to Change Overtime Rules for Workers
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The bill could make it legal for workers to choose between an hour and a half of paid comp time and time-and-a-half pay when they work additional hours, The Washington Post reports.
Fox News Scandal Puts General Counsel in the Crosshairs
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Financial Times reports that Dianne Brandi, executive vice president of legal and business affairs, is named in three lawsuits that the network is contesting.
Kimberly-Clark Sues Spinoff Over $454 Million Gown Verdict
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The plaintiff claims Halyard agreed to indemnify Kimberly-Clark for all costs tied to a lawsuit that accused the companies of misleading consumers about the safety of their MicroCool surgical gowns, Bloomberg reports.
U.S. Accuses UnitedHealth of Medicare Advantage Fraud
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The accusation against the company is the latest, following separate lawsuits in two separate whistleblower lawsuits against the country’s largest health insurer, reports Reuters.
Blank Rome Names New Corporate Litigation Partner in Houston
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Blank Rome LLP announces that Elizabeth E. Klingensmith has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate Litigation group and member of the Energy industry team.
Lanier Law Firm Adds Experienced Oil & Gas Attorney Todd Grimmett
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Veteran energy company in-house counsel Todd L. Grimmett has joined The Lanier Law Firm as a member of the commercial litigation team.
Freeborn Adds Chad J. Richman and Neal L. Wolf as Partners
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Freeborn & Peters LLP announces that Chad J. Richman and Neal L. Wolf have joined the firm’s Chicago office as partners.
Former DEA Attorney Jason Hadges Joins Hogan Lovells
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Jason Hadges joins law firm Hogan Lovells in Washington D.C. as a partner in the Government Regulatory practice group, focusing his work in the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Regulatory Practice.
Manatt Adds Former African Development Bank General Counsel Kalidou Gadio in Washington, D.C.
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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, announced that Kalidou Gadio has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C., office as a partner and co-chair of its Africa and Middle East/North Africa (MENA) practice.
Valin Woodward Joins Langley & Banack in New Braunfels, Texas Office
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Valin L. Woodward has joined Langley & Banack, Inc. in its New Braunfels, Texas office. Woodward is a native of New Braunfels and an active member of the community.
Former FTC Chairman Timothy J. Muris Joins Sidley in Washington, D.C.
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Former FTC chairman Timothy J. Muris has joined Sidley Austin LLP as senior counsel in the firm’s Antitrust/Competition practice.
Using a TRO to Stop Legal Opponents in Their Tracks
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a TRO provides immediate relief from the court system when a party can show irreparable harm will be caused if someone is allowed to remain in control of assets that belong to the company, writes Mehendru P.C.
