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State-Law Claims Over TV Footage Are Dismissed
November 26, 2007
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed state-law claims brought over the TV broadcast of a 37-second clip of plaintiff Jonathan E. Smith, an animal trainer, being attacked by orca whales at Sea World and a segment of Smith discussing the attack in a later interview.
Industry's Lead Counsel in Music-Sharing Suits Discusses Procedural Aspects of Campaign
November 26, 2007
The RIAA has filed thousands of legal actions since its campaign against unauthorized file sharers began in 2003. For the past two years, Holme Roberts &amp; Owen (HRO), based in Denver, CO, has served as national coordinating counsel for these cases. HRO partner Richard L. Gabriel, the record industry's lead counsel in its national campaign, gave an update on the industry's legal efforts against file sharing in a discussion at his office with <i>Entertainment Law &amp; Finance</i> Editor-in-Chief Stan Soocher.
WHAT DID NOT WORK II.
November 19, 2007
WHAT DID NOT WORK II. This is the second in a series of comments on why in-house counsel rejected law firm business development efforts. Attorneys marketing must consider a wider range of sales considerations than typically brought to the table. Following are more examples of what I have heard counsel discuss law firm marketing presentations: 1. Make sure everyone on your team sits facing the inside counsel. Don't insult them by looking out the window or keeping&#133;
WHAT DID NOT WORK II.
November 19, 2007
WHAT DID NOT WORK II. This is the second in a series of comments on why in-house counsel rejected law firm business development efforts. Attorneys marketing must consider a wider range of sales considerations than typically brought to the table. Following are more examples of what I have heard counsel discuss law firm marketing presentations: 1. Make sure everyone on your team sits facing the inside counsel. Don't insult them by looking out the window or keeping&#133;
Merck to Pay $4.85 Billion in Vioxx Settlement
November 09, 2007
Wire services are reporting that Merck &amp; Co. has agreed to pay close to $5 billion to settle claims that its Vioxx painkiller caused heart attacks and strokes.
Merck to Pay $4.85 Billion in Vioxx Settlement
November 09, 2007
Wire services are reporting that Merck &amp; Co. has agreed to pay close to $5 billion to settle claims that its Vioxx painkiller caused heart attacks and strokes.
The MLF 50: A Spectacular Achievement
November 01, 2007
Once again, Law Journal Newsletters are on the forefront with the publication, in this month's issue of Marketing the Law Firm, of the Third Annual MLF…
<b>BREAKING NEWS:</b> Patent Rules Put on Hold by VA Judge
November 01, 2007
Patent lawyers started breathing again on Oct. 31, as the specter of new patent rules was chased away ' at least for a little while ' by a Virginia court. U.S. District Judge James Cacheris granted pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline's motion for a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office from implementing rules set to go into effect on Nov. 1.
<b>BREAKING NEWS:</b> Patent Rules Put on Hold by VA Judge
November 01, 2007
Patent lawyers started breathing again on Oct. 31, as the specter of new patent rules was chased away ' at least for a little while ' by a Virginia court. U.S. District Judge James Cacheris granted pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline's motion for a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office from implementing rules set to go into effect on Nov. 1.
Media & Communications Corner
October 31, 2007
A profile of Claudia M. Freeman, Director of Marketing &amp; Communications, Cadwalader, Wickersham &amp; Taft.

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