Leading Through Disruption
December 01, 2021
The pandemic has brought into focus the need for law firms and law firm leaders to be strategic about fostering the connections, engagement, learning, and innovation that will allow them to both attract and retain top talent.
Using Financial Intelligence to Gain a Competitive Advantage
December 01, 2021
Many law firm finance leaders are using data to drive change in their organizations, amplifying the power of profitability, and leveraging their skill to fuel innovation. Ultimately, they are helping their firms gain a competitive advantage.
UPDATE: The Supreme Court 'Arthrex's' Decision In Action
December 01, 2021
Although several direct appeals for PTAB review or rehearing were made by parties who had received adverse outcomes at PTAB hearings after the Arthrex decision, on November 3, the first rehearing was granted by the PTO acting director.
Influence of Lost Profits Damages In Patent Cases
December 01, 2021
In two recent decisions, the Federal Circuit and a Delaware district court took account of the underlying economic conditions that permit and prevent awards of lost profits, and looked at the implications of those conditions on otherwise unrelated areas of law.
IP News
December 01, 2021
District Court: Exceptionality Found and Attorney Fees Awarded When Patent Owner Pursued Litigation With a Fraudulently Obtained Patent
Johnny Cash Museum Case Includes Attorney Conflict of Interest Issue
December 01, 2021
How does "eye of the beholder" apply to law clients for determining whether an attorney is representing more than one party to a negotiation? And how would attorney/client privilege work in such a situation? These issues have been raised in litigation involving sponsorship agreements for the Johnny Cash Museum in Nashville.