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DLA Piper Exhibited 'Far From Exemplary Conduct' in Patent Infringement Case, Judge Finds
A Delaware federal judge found that the firm could keep representing a plaintiff even though it also counsels the defendant's parent company. The opinion could have broader implications for firms and attorneys representing multi-layered businesses.
Law Firms Funnel Millions to Congressional Races, Though Skew Toward Dems
Brownstein, Akin and K&L Gates' firm PACs have contributed nearly half a million dollars this election cycle.
'Parting Shot': SEC Issues Wells Notice to Immutable Ahead of US Election
"If the manner of providing clarity to the industry is by winning against this attempted regulation by enforcement, then Immutable is happy to do so," Immutable said in the blog post.
Our 2024 National Law Journal Award Winners
The National Law Journal celebrated exemplary lawyers and law firms from Washington, D.C. and around the country at our 2024 National Law Journal Legal Awards.
DC Judge Upholds FDA Drug Approval in Big Pharma Dispute
"The FDA's approval of Lumryz was not arbitrary or capricious," U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta wrote in a memorandum opinion favoring Latham & Watkins and rejecting arguments made by Sidley Austin in this dispute.
Leveraging Partner Training To Recruit and Retain
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Jen Patton, the chief talent officer for Foley & Lardner in Houston, and Leigh Riley, a Milwaukee partner and member of the firm's management committee, speak with ALM senior business of law reporter Brenda Sapino Jeffreys about how the firm's new partner training program can help benefit lawyers throughout their careers.
'Unfair Competition'?: Akerman Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against Maryland Nonprofit
"Defendant CASA was given numerous notices of infringement and actual confusion by Plaintiff CASA," Akerman partner Bryan G. Scott alleged in the complaint demanding injunctive relief and damages from the Maryland nonprofit advocacy group.
The 2024 NLJ Awards: Professional Excellence—GC Impact
We salute these law firms and lawyers for their success in their perspective fields.The 2024 NLJ Awards: Professional Excellence—DC Diversity Initiative of the Year
We salute these law firms and lawyers for their success in their perspective fields.
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