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'Buckyballs' Lawsuit May Limit Use of Celebrity Name
December 21, 2012
Advertisers and marketers should watch <i>The Estate of Buckminster Fuller v. Maxfield &amp; Oberton Holdings, LLC</i> closely to see what limits may exist on their use of a name that has ties to a celebrity as well as a separate object.
Key Insurance Coverage Considerations in the Wake of Superstorm Sandy
December 11, 2012
Businesses that have suffered losses because of Superstorm Sandy may have substantial financial protection through their insurance policies. This article provides the ABC's of maximizing coverage.
Undoing Pliva Inc. v. Mensing
November 29, 2012
This article examines the relationship between <i>Pliva</i> and the Patient Safety and Generic Labeling Improvement Act, and discusses the potential ramifications for generic drug manufacturers should the Act be signed into law.
Expert Valuation Reports
November 29, 2012
As discussed last month, there are various reasons why valuation services are employed, including litigation, transactions, compliance-oriented and planning-oriented engagements. The discussion continues herein.
Case Notes
November 28, 2012
Analysis of a recent First Circuit decision.
Practice Tip: Product Liability Considerations of Nanomaterials
November 28, 2012
The proliferation of nanomaterials, along with a near-absence of clear science and controlling regulations, raises important liability concerns.
Kiobel and the Future of Environmental and Product Liability Litigation Under the Alien Tort Statute
November 28, 2012
Companies should be aware of the potential impact that the Supreme Court's decision in <i>Kiobel</i> could have on litigation risks, both here and outside of the United States.
Franchisor-Supplier Relationships
November 27, 2012
It appears that many franchisors have no formal long-term or, for that matter, short-term agreements with their suppliers. Is this an unhealthy move by these franchisors?
Conducting Discovery in Japan
November 26, 2012
Conducting discovery in Japan is not easy and litigants should not expect to obtain nearly the same quantity or quality of information from Japan. However, if you know the available discovery devices and the special procedures to take advantage of those devices, discovery may not be lost.
Dewey & Leboeuf Partner Contribution Settlement Agreements Seek to Avoid the Long and Winding Road of Law Firm Bankruptcies
November 26, 2012
This article explores the process by which the key parties-in-interest in this case successfully negotiated the Partner Contribution Settlements or PCPs, the rationale behind Bankruptcy Judge Glenn's approval of the PCPs, as well as some of the issues that the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York is currently considering on appeal.

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  • Internet Goods and Product Liability
    The Internet's value arises in part from its ability to provide images, data and content quickly and at little cost. This ability results from the fact that Internet products — whether they be images, data or content — are each reduced to a digital format. Sharing products that have been so reduced may result in product liability.
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  • Understanding the Potential Pitfalls Arising From Participation in Standards Bodies
    Chances are that if your company is involved in research and development of new technology there is a standards setting organization exploring the potential standardization of such technology. While there are clear benefits to participation in standards organizations &mdash; keeping abreast of industry developments, targeting product development toward standard compliant products, steering research and intellectual property protection into potential areas of future standardization &mdash; such participation does not come without certain risks. Whether you are in-house counsel or outside counsel, you may be called upon to advise participants in standard-setting bodies about intellectual property issues or to participate yourself. You may also be asked to review patent policy of the standard-setting body that sets forth the disclosure and notification requirements with respect to patents for that organization. Here are some potential patent pitfalls that can catch the unwary off-guard.
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