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Posted on 7/5/16
6 in Ballard Spahr's D.C. Office Promoted to Partner
Six attorneys in Ballard Spahr's Washington office have been elected to the firm’s partnership, effective July 1, 2016, firm Chair Mark Stewart announced. In all 12 . . .
Posted on 6/30/16
Friday Factoid: Think Globally in Selecting A Brand
In creating brands for products to be sold or promoted in multiple countries, companies should consider the meanings of
Posted on 6/30/16
The Weekly Scenario: Disclaiming Assets
Question: I’m set to receive an inheritance from my mother. I don’t need the money and don’t foresee needing it in the future. Frankly, I’d like . . .
Posted on 6/30/16
Ajay A. Jagtiani Joins Miles & Stockbridge’s Tysons Corner Office as Principal
Ajay Jagtiani Brings Experienced Patent Prosecution Team to Support I-270 BusinessesThe full-service mid-Atlantic law firm of Miles & Stockbridge today announced that respected intellectual property lawyer . . .
Posted on 6/30/16
Fish & Richardson Named One of 24 Most Loved Law Firms by General Counsel; One of 10 Firms GCs Love for Pharma Work
Fish & Richardson has been named one of the 24 law firms that general counsel “love the most” and one of 10 firms
Posted on 6/30/16
Fish & Richardson Receives Top Tier 1 National Rankings in Patent Prosecution and Patent Litigation from The Legal 500
Fish & Richardson announced today that both its Patent Prosecution and Patent Litigation practices received a top Tier 1 national ranking from The Legal 500 guide . . .
Posted on 6/29/16
Maryland’s Minimum Wage Increases on July 1, 2016
For companies that pay minimum wage, remember that Maryland’s minimum wage is increasing on July 1, 2016 from $8.25 to $8.75 per hour.Additional increases are mandated . . .
Posted on 6/29/16
The Legal Minute Video Series: How to Plan Family Vacations as a Divorced Couple
The Legal Minute is your trusted video series about family law issues that may affect you or someone you know. Family Law Attorney, Alex Allman, shares . . .
Posted on 6/30/16
Hogan Lovells Deepens White Collar Bench with DOJ Deputy Chief Gejaa Gobena
Hogan Lovells announced today that Gejaa T. Gobena will join the firm’s Investigations, White Collar and Fraud (IWCF) practice as a partner in its Washington, D.C. . . .
Posted on 6/29/16
Dentons Launches 50-State Government Affairs Network
Dentons, the global law firm, today launched Dentons 50, a full-service, 50-state public policy and advocacy network offering
Posted on 6/29/16
A Video Conversation with Joe Condo, Founder of the Condo Law Firm and the Newest Principal at Offit Kurman, Why Family Law? - Part II
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Posted on 6/28/16
M&A FAQs: How Do I Know If It’s Time to Sell My Business?
Entrepreneurs and business owners thinking about selling their companies often equate timing with value. The concern goes something like this: Sell too soon, and your business . . .
Posted on 6/28/16
Social Media and Divorce – Don’t Click “Like”
If you are like 41% of Americans, you have a Facebook account. If you are like 50% of Americans, your first marriage may end in divorce, . . .
Posted on 6/27/16
Read | Delete: Led Zeppelin Wins ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Copyright Trial
Led Zeppelin wins ‘Stairway to Heaven’ copyright trial! Plant and Page were accused of stealing the song’s iconic riff from Spirit’s 1968 instrumental track “Taurus”. US . . .
Posted on 6/27/16
Why Use an Outsourced Legal Department? - Part 4
Click here for Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3Why should an organization consider using an outsourced legal department? This six-part series takes a look at some of the . . .
Posted on 6/28/16
Ed Bodensiek Joins Miles & Stockbridge as Chief Client Experience Officer
Miles & Stockbridge announced today that Edwin “Ed” Bodensiek has joined the law firm in the newly created role of chief client experience officer.
Posted on 6/23/16
M & A Nuggets: Owners Must Sign On The Dotted Line
If your purchase transaction is structured as an asset purchase, the selling entity will agree to indemnify you against any claims arising from the seller’s breach. . . .
Posted on 6/23/16
Friday Factoid: Summer is a Time for Invention
Summer-related patents issued by the USPTO include a beach umbrella with a built-in radio, a proprietary composition for waterproof
Posted on 6/23/16
Cannabis Business Executive: The 5 Steps to Drafting a Winning Cannabusiness Plan
An extremely important component of establishing any business is the creation of a compelling and robust business plan. This is no less true in the cannabis . . .
Posted on 6/22/16
DLA Piper Named 2016 Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year by the District of Columbia Bar
DLA Piper is pleased to announce that the District of Columbia Bar (D.C. Bar) selected the firm as the recipient of its 2016 Pro Bono Law . . .
Posted on 6/22/16
Buzz Words Are Not Needed For FMLA To Apply…
…In Fact, Employees Do Not Have To Even Apply – BewareA recent Pennsylvania Federal Court Decision is a “must read” if you are an employer or . . .
Posted on 6/22/16
Jesse Panuccio, Former Executive Director of Florida DEO, Joins Foley
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that Jesse Panuccio has joined the firm as a partner in the Miami, Washington, D.C.
Posted on 6/22/16
Fish & Richardson Ranks in Top 15 Percent of Law Firms for Diversity
Fish & Richardson announced today that it ranked in the top 15 percent of law firms for diversity, according to the
Posted on 6/22/16
Offit Kurman Attorney Ed Tolchin Comments For Bloomberg News On $206 Million Bid Protest
Advanced data analytics is critical to meeting our defense, intelligence, and cybersecurity needs. In the government
Posted on 6/21/16
Offit Kurman Congratulates Attorney, Thomas Repczynski on Being Named President-Elect of the Fairfax Bar Association
Offit Kurman attorney, Thomas Repczynski is the newest President-Elect of the Fairfax Bar Association, effective July