David Henry

David Henry

June 18, 2020 | International Edition

COVID-19 and EU Merger Control: Time to Revisit the Failing Firm Defense?

A more simple procedure or test of the failing firm defense may be needed.

By Jacques Buhart and David Henry

5 minute read

February 09, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

IDGTs: A Potential Business Succession Tool

Many closely held businesses are pass-through entities for income tax purposes and are operated by an entrepreneur and one or more children or other family members. As entrepreneurs advance in age, they must address the relinquishment of ownership and control over their businesses, with typical concerns consisting of the long-term continuity of the business and the prevention of undesirable owners. Entrepreneurs will also be concerned about the costs of the process, which are generally measured in the resulting tax consequences.

By David Henry

7 minute read

July 07, 2008 | National Law Journal

Lights! Action! Litigate!

There are striking similarities between the roles of a film director and the chief of operations of a complex intellectual property case. A film director controls all aspects of making a film and guides the technical crew and actors to achieve the director's vision. The COO of the complex IP case directs all aspects of the making and, ultimately, the presentation of the case and guides the legal team to achieve the "mission" of the case. The COO, however, doesn't have the luxury of reshooting a scene if a witness botches a line.

By David Henry Dolkas / Special to The National Law Journal

11 minute read

July 14, 2008 | Legaltech News

Directing Special Effects for Juries

Having to present and explain intellectual property and technology in a dispute complicates effective storytelling, says McDermott Will partner David Henry Dolkas. The challenge at trial is to marry the humanity of the story with special effects to develop a strong plot line for juries.

By David Henry Dolkas

11 minute read