IP News
July 01, 2022
Federal Circuit: Judicial Correction Appropriate Where Correction Is Not Subject to Reasonable Debate
Federal Circuit Vacates Dismissal of Declaratory-Judgment Claim of Noninfringement and Remands for Further Proceedings
Increased Bankruptcy M&A Activity Should Provide Attractive Opportunities for Lenders
July 01, 2022
It seems clear that bankruptcy filings inevitably will increase in the near future, because of rising interest rates, pandemic-related micro-economic forces, global strife, and other macro-economic factors and their continuing strain on the global economy and individual businesses. Consequently, strategic buyers and private equity sponsors should find expanding opportunities to purchase distressed businesses out of bankruptcy.
The Anatomy of a Supply Chain Cyberattack
June 01, 2022
Mitigating Its Risks and the Call for Standardization of Software Development Security Protocols
This article details the anatomy of a supply chain cyberattack, explores the existing state of supply chain protective contractual terms, and proposes actionable steps with a collective approach to guide legal professionals through their precarious endeavors.
Crypto Asset Legal Difficulties
June 01, 2022
Exploring crypto assets is akin to visiting the Land of Oz. Outwardly, both seem dazzling, foreign and off-color. However, by removing the technological blinders, equivalent to the emerald glasses worn by the citizens of the Emerald City, attorneys will likely understand that they know all they need to integrate crypto assets into their practice.
A Primer on Landlord Exculpatory Provisions In Leases
June 01, 2022
Keystone Specialty Services Co. v. Ebaugh
Practitioners should take note that depending on the jurisdiction, a well-drafted exculpatory clause may afford additional protections to a commercial landlord, even from its own negligent acts.