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The Recorder

Next Generation Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Sally Wagner Partin, Sidley Austin

Partin filled a crucial role in Roche's December 2017 tender offer to acquire biotech Ignyta Inc. for $1.7 billion.
1 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

CFO Who Wanted to Set His Own Salary Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Nearly $1M

Thomas Malone, former CFO at Connecticut biotech company Artificial Cell Technologies, has pleaded guilty to federal embezzlement charges. He agreed to pay more than $1 million in restitution. He will be sentenced on Jan. 18.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Genentech Takes Aim at Rival as Feds Charge Former Employees With Trade Secret Theft

Three former Genentech employees have been indicted for funneling trade secrets to biosimilar rival JHL Biotech. In a civil suit, Genentech is suing the employees, JHL, and its founders, who are both former Genentech employees themselves.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Biotech Generex Brings on New Legal Boss in Wake of Pharmacy Acquisition

In addition to legal matters, Anthony Crisci will oversee business and accounting operations as the Miramar, Florida-based company's new general manager, chief compliance officer and corporate counsel.
2 minute read

Law.com

Medical Diagnostics Case Faces Familiar Section 101 Hurdle

Federal Circuit judges suggested that a method of diagnosing the neuromuscular condition myasthenia gravis fails the Section 101 test.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

NY Cancer Center Turns to Akin Gump for Groundbreaking Cuba Deal

The joint venture went from an Obama-era glimmer to a done deal despite tumultuous politics in both countries.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

For Boston Growth, Pa. Firms Seek Industry Expertise

As Boston booms, Pepper Hamilton, Saul Ewing and Eckert Seamans are duking it out for talent far from home.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Do You Have a Privacy Right to Your DNA?

You have enforceable property rights to your home, investments, artwork, and even your family pet. But when it comes to your DNA—the most intimate of all your personal possessions—all bets are off.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Cancer Drug Developer Neon Hires First GC in Wake of IPO

Jolie Siegel will lead the legal, intellectual property, compliance and corporate governance functions for the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company. She most recently was senior vice president, deputy GC and assistant secretary at financial technology provider Intralinks Inc.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Trump to Sign CFIUS Reform Bill: What Dealmakers Need to Know

U.S. companies dealing with foreign investors will soon have a whole new reality to contend with when Trump signs it into law Monday.
9 minute read

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