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The Securities Act of 1933: Assessing and Managing IP Liability Image

The Securities Act of 1933: Assessing and Managing IP Liability

Kevin Arst & Michael Milani

Given the potential liability exposure established under the Securities Act of 1933, it is becoming increasingly important that a company's internal management and outside advisers thoroughly understand the IP-related risks associated with the realization of corporate value.

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Federal Circuit Clarifies Standard for Direct Patent Infringement Involving Multiple Parties

Malvern (Griff) U. Griffin, III, Blair M. Jacobs, Jason V. Chang & Brian J. Decker

This article discusses the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's recent decision in <i>BMC Resources, Inc. v. Paymentech,</i> which clarified the standard for direct infringement where multiple parties are involved in performing steps of a method claim.

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Settling the Tab for Entertainment Expenses

Phillip A. Bottari

The conventional wisdom is that only 50% of the cost of routine meal and entertainment expenses is deductible. However, law and other professional service firms that spend a significant sum on these items should be aware of instances where they are fully deductible. Financial advisers can help find them.

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Dealing with Merger Financial Data

Jonathan S. Kuo

When two law firms undertake merger discussions, they eventually exchange financial information. Typically, this exchange is anticipated from both a curiosity standpoint as well as a practical standpoint. Ultimately no merger will occur if it does not make good economic sense; therefore, critical financial review is essential.

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Helping Associates Transition to Partnership

Michael E. Mooney

Unfortunately, many firms fail to prepare their associates for the change in financial status that will occur upon their election to partnership. As a result, they can be distracted by financial concerns, and much of the goodwill generated by their elevation to partnership is lost. At the same time, those firms that prepare their associates for the change and lend a helping hand in the transition develop strong loyalties and better long-term partners.

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Bracing for Troubled Waters

Michael Roch

A primer on how to manage your firm during an economic downturn.

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Who's doing what; who's going where.

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Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.

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The Threshold Limit Values Controversy

Philip E. Karmel

The establishment of safe thresholds for human exposure to toxic substances has proved to be among the most controversial issues in the environmental and occupational safety and health arena. This article discusses how the Threshold Limit Values ("TLVs") are typically used in toxic tort litigation, explores the dimensions of the controversy surrounding their use, and addresses a recent industry lawsuit.

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The General Reference

Chad Starkey

There is a general distrust and downright loathing of referees in the sports world. In the legal industry, however, lawyers are learning that the referee can be a powerful ally in deterring litigation and resolving cases early and successfully. While the legal profession will always have its fair share of Bobby Knights and John McEnroes, the referee appears to be gaining the upper hand.

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