Lisa Shuchman

Lisa Shuchman is Executive Editor of Law.com International. At ALM she has also worked for The American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel. Prior to joining ALM, she worked in Japan for The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, and in the U.S. for the Associated Press, The Industry Standard, and regional newspapers. She received a B.A. from Wesleyan University and an M.S. from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @LisaLawReporter.

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September 17, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

In-House Counsel Prepare for Phase 2 of America Invents Act

The America Invents Act, the historic 2011 law that reforms the U.S. patent system, sees its second phase take effect this week, creating new rules in the complex world of patents that in-house counsel should not ignore.

By Lisa Shuchman

6 minute read

March 01, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

A Friend in Need

Carrie Simon: General Counsel | International Rescue Committee

By Lisa Shuchman

5 minute read

February 01, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

The Start-Up That Was an Upstart

A small hair care company sues a giant retailerand wins.

By Lisa Shuchman

4 minute read

January 15, 2013 | National Law Journal

Eastern District of Texas reclaims lead from Delaware for new patent suit filings

The Eastern District of Texas, which in 2011 appeared to be losing its lustre as the preferred venue for patent suits, regained its prominence in 2012, usurping the District of Delaware for the No. 1 spot, according to a new analysis by a Perkins Coie partner. Nationwide, the number of new suits in all districts rose from 3,660 in 2011 to 5,574 in 2012.

By Lisa Shuchman

5 minute read

February 04, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

Brookings Report Finds Patents Driving Economies of U.S. Cities

Patents may be the cause of headline-grabbing lawsuits and smartphone wars, but there is evidence that they are also a major driver of the U.S. economy, according to a new study by the Brookings Institution.

By Lisa Shuchman

4 minute read

November 28, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Goes to School in NYC

Sue Purvis is the nation's first on-campus patent officer, working at the Manhattan campus of CornellNYC Tech as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's innovation and outreach coordinator, advising innovators on campus and around New York City.

By Lisa Shuchman

7 minute read

May 02, 2013 | Law.com

Schumer Bill Aims to Stop Patent Trolls

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-New York) will be introducing legislation next week that could stop many patent suits from proceeding in court.

By Lisa Shuchman

3 minute read

September 17, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

Eli Lilly Files $500M Pharma Patent Case Against Canada

Eli Lilly and Company has filed a $500 million investor-state case against the Canadian government over invalidated patents, alleging that Canada has violated its obligations under the North America Free Trade Agreement by allowing its courts to invalidate patents for two of its drugs.

By Lisa Shuchman

4 minute read

February 12, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

Answering the Call to be General Counsel of Holy Cross

When Vincent O'Rourke Jr. graduated from the College of the Holy Cross back in 1969, he hardly envisaged overseeing the legal affairs of his alma mater one day.

By Lisa Shuchman

3 minute read

September 04, 2012 | Law.com

Will Apple Attack Google Directly in Anti-Android Campaign?

Now that Apple has gathered some IP-litigation momentum in its quest to crush the Android mobile operating system, does it make sense for the iPhone maker to go after Google directly?

By Lisa Shuchman

4 minute read

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