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Movers and Shakers
Nixon Peabody LLP has announced that William D. Pegg has been named a partner in the firm's Chicago office. Pegg counsels both foreign and domestic clients on matters related to the procurement and exploitation of intellectual property rights in the United States. His practice encompasses all aspects of patent prosecution and client counseling, including the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, the handling of proceedings before the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences, the rendering of non-infringement, invalidity, and clearance opinions, and the counseling of clients on issues such as infringement avoidance, due diligence reviews, and licensing. Pegg's practice also includes litigation support, including technical and legal analysis, and the drafting of motions, briefs, and pretrial documents. Before pursuing his law degree, Pegg was a mechanical engineer and inspector for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Life sciences and medical device corporate lawyer Stephen Thau has joined Morrison & Foerster LLP as co-chair of the firm's international Life Sciences Group and will work out of the firm's Palo Alto office.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
Beach Boys Songs Written Decades Ago Triggered Current Quarrel With Lawyers
There's current litigation in the ongoing Beach Boys litigation saga. A lawsuit filed in 2019 against Nevada residents Mike Love and his wife Jacquelyne in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that alleges inaccurate payment by the Loves under the retainer agreement and seeks $84.5 million in damages.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Transfer Tax Implications on Real Property Leases
The real property transfer tax does not apply to all leases, and understanding the tax rules of the applicable jurisdiction can allow parties to plan ahead to avoid unnecessary tax liability.
When Is a Repair Structural or Nonstructural Under a Commercial Lease?
A common question that commercial landlords and tenants face is which of them is responsible for a repair to the subject premises. These disputes often center on whether the repair is "structural" or "nonstructural."