BP: North America Energy Self-Sufficient by 2015
White Paper
BP has published BP Energy Outlook 2035 country and regional factsheets, detailing the company’s predictions for the world energy picture through the next 20 years.
Key Trends in the Global Power and Energy Market
On-Demand
A free on-demand webinar posted by Frost & Sullivan highlights the key trends and challenges faced by the world energy sector in the coming years.
Solar: Rethinking Standby and Fixed Charges
On-Demand
Vote Solar has posted a free on-demand webinar on utilities’ application of standby and fixed cost charges specific to solar PV for customers choosing to go solar through a billing practice called net energy metering in an attempt to recover their costs.
Boston Scientific and J&J Settle Suit Over Guidant Deal
NEWS
Boston Scientific has agreed to pay Johnson & Johnson $600 million, an amount far less than the more than $7 billion in damages that Johnson & Johnson sought in relation to its botched acquisition of Guidant.
Commercial Services Attorney Dan Gold Joins Wilson Elser’s Miami Office
NEWS
Dan Gold’s practice is focused on bankruptcy and creditor’s rights, representing distressed businesses, professional services firms and financial institutions that become litigation targets in bankruptcy cases.
Chesapeake Alleges Founder McClendon Stole ‘Trade Secrets’ to Start New Firm
NEWS
Chesapeake Energy Corp. filed suit Tuesday alleging that its founder and former chief executive, Aubrey K. McClendon, stole confidential company data during his last months on the job in order to launch his new oil and gas empire, Reuters reports.
Developing a Criminal History Evaluation Tool
On-Demand
Imperative Information Group has posted a free on-demand webinar considering the federal, state, and local issues surrounding employers’ evaluation of candidates’ criminal history information.
Litigation-Finance Firms Bankrolling Plaintiffs
NEWS
Litigation funders pay upfront legal costs for plaintiffs or their lawyers in return for a share of a settlement, judgment or verdict down the road.
Fox Rothschild Scores Win in Texas Civil Contempt Case
NEWS
A Fox Rothschild LLP litigation team wona victory for client Coventry II DDR/Trademark Montgomery Farm LP, concluding a years-long dispute that originated in a bankruptcy case, according to an announcement from the firm.
The Anthem Data Breach: What Employers Need to Know
On-Demand
BakerHostetler has provided a complimentary on-demand webinar discussing legal implications of the data security breach at Anthem Inc.
General Counsel Name 354 Attorneys Best at Client Service
NEWS
BTI Consulting has released its BTI Client Service All-Stars, attorneys are truly delivering superior client service, according to the general counsel and decision makers for legal services.
Lighthouse eDiscovery Announces Spire Capital as New Investment Partner
NEWS
Lighthouse eDiscovery, a leader in technology-enabled eDiscovery services, has announced that the company has selected one of the preeminent private equity firms in the world as its investment partner, Spire Capital.
How to Achieve Contract Management Success
On-Demand
ESI International offers a complimentary on-demand webinar designed for contract managers, program managers and business analysts, and their professional duty to communicate effectively in a way that informs, persuades when appropriate, and always protects the interests of the organization.
Alston & Bird Lawyer Reviews State of the U.S. Solar Industry
Interview
In an interview published on Alston & Bird’s website, David Revelt, counsel in the firm’s Real Estate & Finance Investment Group, discusses the state of the solar industry in the United States
IREC Releases Report on State of Distributed Electricity
White Paper
Multiple compounding factors are driving national movement toward a more modern electricity grid, one that enables a cleaner energy future, reports the Interstate Renewable Council in a new white paper.
Microsoft, Samsung Settle Contract Dispute Over Patents
NEWS
Microsoft has announced in a statement that the company and Samsung Electronics have settled a contract dispute over patent royalties.
The Number of U.S. Oil Rigs Continues to Tumble
NEWS
U.S. oil rigs continued to get hammered this week despite still-rising levels of production, reports BloombergBusiness.
AZA Announces Five New Hires
NEWS
Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing announced the addition of five new hires to the Houston-based law firm.
Shipman & Goodwin Expands D.C. Office and Patent Experience with 3 New Attorneys
NEWS
Shipman & Goodwin LLP has expanded its Washington, D.C. office with the addition of three attorneys — John W. Ryan, Thomas M. Haas and Rachel G. Talay — who bring patent and national security experience to both the firm and its D.C. office.
U.S. Oil and Gas Deal Activity and Trends
On-Demand
PwC presents a complimentary on-demand webinar looking at deal activity in the oil and gas sector and asking what this means for 2015 M&A activity.
