MarkIt to Market®’s November 2023 issue, published by Sterne Kessler, provides useful insights for legal professionals. A notable portion of this month’s issue is dedicated to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)’s recent alert which serves as a reminder to filers and practitioners about the Code of Conduct when interacting with the Office….
Ashurst LLP recently announced the appointment of Chris Grey as a partner in their London-based corporate practice. Grey, a legal expert specialized in M&A transactions particularly in the technology and digital infrastructure sectors, is set to begin in 2024, according to a statement by the firm. Grey’s expertise extends to complex and cross-border M&A, financings,…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced an investigation into whether Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapies (CAR T-therapies)—cell therapies approved for treating advanced cases of blood cancer—are causing secondary cases of cancer. The FDA is delving into incident reports of T-cell malignancies in patients who have received treatment with a cell therapy, coming…
When Cravath announced an increase in salary earlier this week, it was a cue for many other top legal firms to follow suit. Since then, several of these law firms have announced their own raises for associates. The most recent of these is Sidley, which comes as no surprise, given its position as the sixth…
In a significant development, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has called for inputs on the matter of protecting the genetic resources (GR), traditional knowledge (TK) and traditional cultural expressions (TCEs) of Indigenous People under the aegis of World Intellectual Property Organization (JD Supra). This exploratory move by USPTO puts a spotlight on the…
As the December 5 deadline for the submission of workforce demographic data to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) fast approaches, private employers, including many independent schools, must prepare to meet this legal requirement. Ordinarily, schools may forget their business aspect, but this requirement reinforces this aspect of their operations. In an article by Fisher…
The Practising Law Institute (PLI) is set to host a hybrid event titled “Coping with U.S. Export Controls and Sanctions 2023” on December 14th and 15th in Washington, DC. As reported by JD Supra, this educational event comes with a rich history, having evolved over 25 years into this go-to program on trade control laws…
The latest webinar on ACA reporting requirements and strategies is scheduled for December 13th from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm ET. This comprehensive 90-minute session is set to be led by Warner Norcross + Judd LLP attorney Stephanie Grant, as reported by JD Supra. Essential for employers with over 50 full-time equivalent employees, this webinar…
With technology rapidly evolving, the world of legal professionals is further being immersed in digital tools that are designed to streamline processes and boost efficiency. One such tool making waves in legal circles is OpenText’s Legal Hold cloud-based offering, which aims to simplify and automate the otherwise complex legal hold management process and workflows. OpenText…
In the swiftly evolving landscape of labor law, professionals need to stay updated with the latest developments and interpretations. Notably, an upcoming webinar presented by Goldberg Segalla partners Theodore W. Ucinski and Kelly A. McGee warrants your attention. Scheduled for December 12, 2023, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST, this webinar, dubbed ‘Labor Law…
Legal professionals across the globe have long recognized the potency of inter partes reviews (IPR), a procedural rule that allows third parties to challenge the validity of a granted patent. However, the landscape of IPR is constantly shifting. One particularly impactful change revolves around IPR estoppel, a legal principle that prevents a party from taking…
In an update to the online travel industry, more customers of Booking.com have reported receiving fraudulent emails. In addition, the startup Hubli has unveiled a new API offering real-time meetings and event inventory. As the online travel industry rebounds from the shadow of Covid-19, there remain certain hazards and promising developments. According to JD Supra,…
The November 2023 issue of Wilson Sonsini’s Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update has been launched and is offering a wealth of information for legal professionals and corporate entities worldwide. True to its ethos, it once again couples reporting on recent events, essential legal developments, and invaluable resources all pertaining to sustainability and Environmental, Social,…
In a recent episode of Payments Pros, The Payments Law Podcast, payments industry figures discussed the evolution of faster payments, focusing predominantly on the FedNow service. Present at the discussion were Keith Barnett, Carlin McCrory and Pidgin’s Senior Vice President of Innovation, Kevin Olsen. Faster payment solutions, such as real-time payments (RTP) and FedNow are…
Recent legal events have prompted significant discussions within the judicial fraternity. A critical development concerns the U.S. Supreme Court, which seems significantly closer to dismantling the SEC’s in-house enforcement. Whilst administrative courts are often criticized when imposing financial penalties on high-net-worth individuals, the same uproar is conspicuously absent when dealing with instances such as 3-year-olds…
Legal professionals across the globe routinely turn to Ellena Erskine’s insightful daily round-ups for SCOTUSblog. On Thursday, November 30, Erskine compiled a short list of newsworthy articles, commentary, and links related to the Supreme Court for her widely-read “Morning Read”. Of particular note is an article brought to light from The Wall Street Journal, which…
The breadth of influence and importance of General Counsels (GCs) in advising Boards of Directors on incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their companies’ strategies has been highlighted in a recent podcast from The Consumer Finance, featuring Troutman Pepper Partner, Chris Willis, and Counsel Shannon Patterson. The conversation emphasizes the crucial role of GCs in fostering…
When it comes to understanding criminal law, particularly the variances and nuances in plea options, it becomes essential for legal professionals to familiarize themselves with the concept of “No Contest” plea. Being widely misinterpreted as simply an interchangeable term with a “guilty plea”, a no contest plea signifies a subtly different stand in a criminal…
The eighth edition of the State of U.S. Small Law Firms report by Thomson Reuters suggests some progress in addressing the long-standing challenge of overwhelming administrative tasks in small law firms. The survey reveals that the percentage of time lawyers spend practicing law in small firms of 29 or fewer lawyers increased to 61%, up…
In an important move by Allen & Overy, the firm has chosen to enrich its IP partner profile by hiring an influential professional from Bird & Bird. In this strategic exchange of high-profiling lawyers, the key hire is Anna Wolters-Höhne. Her vast experience and expertise in guiding clients on proceedings at the Unified Patent Court,…
In every court case, it’s mandatory for a plaintiff to establish that they are the ‘real party in interest’ and have suffered a ‘discrete and concrete injury.’ This becomes particularly convoluted in the realm of copyright cases due to the numerous photo agency companies striving to acquire ‘exclusive rights’ from photographers, designers, or artists through…
Within the U.S. federal courts, there is a noticeable ascendancy in class action lawsuits and arbitration claim filings under the Federal Wiretap Act and state-specific wiretap statutes. Originating in California under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”), this trend has recently started seeping into other states’ courtrooms which have similar wiretap laws, creating an…
Renowned immigration advocate, Beth Henderson, recently sat down for an illuminating conversation in episode of Behind the Bio, shedding light on her unique career path and the poignant role she has played within Microsoft’s pro bono program. In the interview, confided about her initial journey as an immigration lawyer, leading up to the significant role…
Lawyer rankings have increasingly found favour among C-suite members and in-house counsel according to a report by Greentarget, with 62 percent and 52 percent respectively finding them “important” when researching new firms. The relevance of these rankings is clear in the human sphere, but the emergence of a new audience can no longer be overlooked…
On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court focused on one part of a nuanced constitutional challenge to federal agency enforcement, indicating it won’t significantly reduce regulators’ power through a ruling focused on SEC in-house judges. Of importance in this argument is an appeals opinion by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that overturned…