Hogan Lovells Welcomes Prominent Litigators in D.C.
Hogan Lovells Welcomes Prominent Litigators in D.C. Hogan Lovells has expanded its litigation bench with the addition of four highly respected partners—Gary Orseck, William Trunk, Jennifer Windom, and Matthew Madden. The group joins the firm’s Washington, D.C. office from Kramer Levin, where they built a reputation handling some of the most high-profile commercial litigation matters […]
Cooper Levenson Strengthens Litigation Team with Ex-Blank Rome Litigator
Cooper Levenson Strengthens Litigation Team with Ex-Blank Rome Litigator Cooper Levenson has made a strategic addition to its team by welcoming James J. Quinlan, a seasoned litigator with an impressive background in complex commercial litigation and risk management. Quinlan joins the firm after serving as Chief Legal Officer at a tech company specializing in social […]
Litigation and Dispute Resolution in Brazil
How common is commercial litigation as a method of resolving high value complex disputes in Brazil? Litigation remains the predominant method for resolving commercial disputes in Brazil. This preference can be attributed to its cost-effectiveness, a well-established appellate system, and the creation of specialized courts dedicated to Business Law issues in regions experiencing high demand, […]
Are Noncompete Or Nonsolicit Agreements Enforceable in Minnesota?
Employers have long relied on restrictive covenants such as noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements to protect their business and market position. Historically, agreements such as noncompete agreements had to be limited in scope – including duration and geographic area – in order to be enforceable. And I previously wrote on this topic back in November 2022. […]
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Houston Employment Agreement Lawyers
Not everyone works under a standard at-will employment status in Texas. While it has traditionally been the most common way people are hired and work for an employer, recent years have spawned significant use of other employment agreements ranging from contractors to temporary workers, to intermittent and seasonal employment, to even partnership ventures. Each one […]
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The Effect of Revenue From a Collaboration Agreement On the 271(e).1. Defense in Patent Infringement Proceedings
The Hatch-Waxman Act, established in 1984, provided a significant reform to the regulatory framework surrounding pharmaceutical patents in the United States. A key element of this reform was the introduction of the ‘safe harbor’ provision, known formally as 35 U.S.C. § 271(e)(1). This provision shields certain activities related to the development and submission of information […]
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The Section 271(e1)(1) Defenses for Patent Infringement: An Analysis of U.S. Supreme Court cases
The field of patent law is complex and evolving, constantly addressing the intersection between innovation and intellectual property rights. One critical aspect of patent infringement cases is the availability of defenses to accused infringers. Section 271(e)(1) of the United States Patent Act provides a specific defense for certain activities, but because the Section has been […]
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How to navigate patent infringement claims and defenses
Patent infringement claims are on the rise as more companies invest in research and development to create cutting-edge products and technologies and then vigorously protect their intellectual property. These claims can have significant financial and legal consequences for the parties involved and are litigated in the federal district courts under the Federal Rules of Civil […]
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Important Provisions to Avoid Shareholder Disputes
Often, by the time a dispute between shareholders reaches me, there has been a breakdown in the expectations that result in litigation to sever the business marriage. Some of these disputes may be inevitable. But most could have been avoided, or at least tempered, by ensuring that the governing documents define what the shareholders expect […]
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The Benefits of Hiring a Houston Business Litigation Attorney
Disputes often happen in business, here in Houston, and everywhere else. If the parties can’t resolve the problems on their own, one party might bring a lawsuit against the other (or others, if there is more than one). If your business is involved in a lawsuit, either as a defendant (the party being sued) or […]
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Independent Counsel in Derivative Litigation
Whether it be a shareholder oppression claim, a majority shareholder asserting a breach of fiduciary duty claim against a minority shareholder, or claims against those in control, derivative litigation is prevalent and provides a check on wrongdoing. And the necessity that each party in litigation has independent counsel advocating for their rights is well-established. Here, […]
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What is a Special Litigation Committee?
A truly independent “Special Litigation Committee” or “SLC” wields enormous power in the context of derivative claims (more on these claims below). The SLC will either validate a derivative claim and recommend that it be pursued or settled or will recommend that it be dismissed. Since the company or corporation must adhere to the SLC’s […]
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