John C Amabile

February 15, 2018 | Daily Report Online

The U.S. Supreme Court has tilted the playing field so that any state law found to be contrary to the Federal Arbitration Act is subject to complete pre-emption.

By John C. Amabile

6 minute read

July 14, 2017 | Daily Report Online

Lawyers analyze the Supreme Court's abortion decision and seek lessons for business.

By John C. Amabile, A. Todd Sprinkle and Micheal L. Binns, Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein

11 minute read

May 02, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

It is almost cliché to say that data security has become the most common concern keeping in-house counsel awake at night. Indeed, many qualified law firms, including ours, have developed the needed expertise to advise clients on the best practices for cybersecurity. And while a law firm's traditional strengths lie in advising clients on avoiding lawsuits and investigations, not being a party to them, more and more find themselves targets of hackers seeking not only the law firm's proprietary information but also the confidential information the firm holds for its clients.

By John C. Amabile and Micheal L. Binns

12 minute read

September 15, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Litigation is itself a specialized skill which can bring significant economic benefits to clients.

By John C. Amabile

5 minute read

September 15, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Litigation is itself a specialized skill which can bring significant economic benefits to clients.

By John C. Amabile

5 minute read

July 24, 2015 | Daily Report Online

I first remember being aware of Bill Cosby as the voice of Fat Albert, a cartoon which often tried to hide a lesson in part of my Saturday morning television. It never occurred to me, then or now, that America's favorite TV dad would provide an important lesson in my professional life. Unwittingly, however, he has done just that.

By John C. Amabile

6 minute read

July 24, 2015 | Daily Report Online

I first remember being aware of Bill Cosby as the voice of Fat Albert, a cartoon which often tried to hide a lesson in part of my Saturday morning television. It never occurred to me, then or now, that America's favorite TV dad would provide an important lesson in my professional life. Unwittingly, however, he has done just that.

By John C. Amabile

6 minute read