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Prometheus and Patentable Subject Matter Under 35 U.S.C. ' 101

Laural Boone

The recent protracted dispute between Prometheus Laboratories and Mayo Collaborative Services has shed some light on the post-<i>Bilski</i> threshold for patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. &sect; 101.

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Customs and Border Protection Trademark Letter Rulings: A Valuable and Underused Tool?

Matthew D. Schneller & Erin S. Hennessy

Customs and Border Protection service ("CPB"), part of the Department of Homeland Security, offers interested parties the right to request letter rulings ' advisory opinions about contemplated imports.

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Tax Issues in Employment Mediations

Robert W. Wood & Joel M. Grossman

There is surely nothing wrong with preparing a term sheet instead of a formal agreement at the end of mediation. However, it can be a huge mistake to ignore tax issues.

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Attorney-Client Privilege and Cross-Border Investigations

Philip M. Berkowitz

How do U.S. courts resolve the conflicts between U.S. discovery and overseas laws, and in particular the application of the privilege?

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Supreme Court Defines 'Complaint' in Wage-Hour Case

James R. Dye

While employers will not be pleased with the Court's ruling in <i>Kasten v. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corp.</i>, the opinion adds some much-needed clarity to the issue of what constitutes protected activity under the FLSA's anti-retaliation provision.

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Resolving FLSA Without Overpaying the Plaintiff's Attorney

Patricia Anderson Pryor

In recent years, claims for unpaid overtime, work off the clock or misclassification of employees have become popular among plaintiff's attorneys.

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Understanding Your Firm's Organizational Culture As a Path to Success

Peter Daniel Ocko

The leaders of modern organizations, law firms included, are beset with exhortations to change. How do you drive it? How can the firm look different tomorrow than it did today?

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Web Technology Your Firm Should Be Using Now

Nancy Roberts Linder

With so many competing interests for limited marketing dollars, what web technology should your firm be employing? Here are essential technology tools you need to be using now.

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No Cold Calling Agreements

Karl G. Nelson

Law firms seeking restrictions on cold calling from the recruiters with which they work would be prudent to use restraint and limit the scope of such agreements to terms they feel confident can be justified.

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Professional Development: A Key Business Development Skill: Effective Networking

Sharon Meit Abrahams

The following are a few tips that will help you feel prepared and confident going into networking situations.

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