Amanda Ciccatelli

February 25, 2014 | Inside Counsel

In September 2013, in a deal with the U.S. Attorney, Warner pleaded guilty to one felony count of tax evasion and agreed to pay a $53 million fine for failing to file required Foreign Bank Account Reports (FBARs).

By Amanda Ciccatelli

7 minute read

February 24, 2014 | Inside Counsel

A competitor filed two continuations with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on a patent designed for online music sales, claimed it was important to pricing in the sports, entertainment, and hospitality industries.

By Amanda Ciccatelli

7 minute read

February 21, 2014 | Inside Counsel

The White House is officially taking strides towards reducing frivolous patent lawsuits. It will start by attempting to make it easy to identify who owns patents and by updating review processes to ensure that fewer weak patents are granted.

By Amanda Ciccatelli

3 minute read

February 20, 2014 | Inside Counsel

Yoga-inspired athletic apparel company Lululemon Athletica Inc. says its year-long battle with bad publicity linked to slowing growth and a messy product recall did not reflect intent to defraud shareholders.

By Amanda Ciccatelli

5 minute read

February 19, 2014 | Inside Counsel

But the U.S. isnt the only county patent trolls are affecting. Here is a rundown of patent troll activity in countries other than the U.S. and Europe.

By Amanda Ciccatelli

13 minute read

February 14, 2014 | Inside Counsel

White Castle is always seeking new and innovative ways to provide more value to our customers. Unfortunately, there is an increasing threat to the company and others who are providing customers with the best experience, and that is patent trolls.

By Amanda Ciccatelli

7 minute read

February 14, 2014 | Inside Counsel

One of the legal spaces getting the most media attention over the past couple of years has been intellectual property. While the volatility can be substantial, there is no denying the potential for profit that IP companies possess.

By Amanda Ciccatelli

3 minute read

February 12, 2014 | Inside Counsel

The recent flood of patent troll lawsuits shines a light on a major issue in the technology industry that is gaining more and more attention, not only of vendors but of lawmakers as well.

By Amanda Ciccatelli

7 minute read

February 12, 2014 | Inside Counsel

Spencer Stuart and WomenCorporateDirectors have decided to team up, creating an alliance to serve board members and advance best practices in corporate governance across North America.

By Amanda Ciccatelli

3 minute read

February 11, 2014 | Inside Counsel

The tech giant criticized what it called Patent Assertion Entities or PAEs in two briefs that were filed in two separate cases that are currently pending before the U.S. Supreme Court.

By Amanda Ciccatelli

6 minute read