Developments in U.S. antitrust law are off to an eventful start in 2016. Aggressive agency enforcement, a continued stream of private litigation – trending yearly at 600 to 800 newly filed cases – and a now unsettled political environment all presage another year of high-profile and newsworthy developments. Here are a few areas to watch …
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Professor Scalia & the Paper Chase
Justice Antonin Scalia made his mark in jurisprudence as a Supreme Court Justice, but he also touched people’s lives as a law professor. Justice Scalia served on the faculty of both the University of Virginia Law School and the University of Chicago Law School. Michael Whitener of VLP Law Group studied under Justice Scalia and …
Steve Rubley Chosen to Wash100
Steve Rubley, managing director of the Government business at Thomson Reuters, and CEO of Thomson Reuters Special Services, has been named to the Wash100 by Executive Mosaic – an annual list that recognizes “influential figures” from the public and private sector that “drive vision, innovation and achievement.” Among his many accomplishments in the government arena, …
Nominations are Open for the 2016 William L. Norton, Jr. Judicial Excellence Award
The William L. Norton, Jr. Judicial Excellence Award was created by Thomson Reuters and the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) to honor distinguished bankruptcy judges. Named for former bankruptcy judge and longtime West author William L. Norton, Jr., each year’s award honors a bankruptcy judge whose career has embodied the same dedication to the insolvency community …
San Bernardino Police Department Wins Everyday Heroes Award for its Response to the Inland Regional Center Mass Shooting
On Dec. 2, 2015, the Inland Regional Center was the scene of a mass shooting that left 14 people dead and 21 injured. With the suspect still at large, the San Bernardino Police Department (SBPD) had to move quickly. The SBPD was able to identify a suspect, and they searched investigative databases for more information, …
The Supreme Court Without Scalia – An Interview with Reuters Legal Columnist Alison Frankel
The U.S. Supreme Court is back in session with eight seated justices following the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, and Justice Scalia’s absence from the bench is already impacting class action cases that are coming before the Court. Reuters legal columnist Alison Frankel discusses how this is affecting these key cases. In a recent column, …
President Signs the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015: IPR Owners Should Ensure Implementation
Earlier this month, I wrote that President Obama planned to sign the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. Since that piece was posted, the President signed the Act, and now trademark and copyright owners have won a significant battle to protect their intellectual property. The Act specifies the information U.S. Customs and Border …
Harper Lee’s enduring story of justice and race
The nation is mourning the death of Harper Lee, whose Pulitzer Prize-winning story of justice and race made an indelible mark on American culture. “To Kill a Mockingbird” leaves a lasting impression on the legal profession and remains as relevant today as when it was published in 1960. Atticus Finch and his daughter, Scout, inspired …
Debates Between Copyright Owners & Service Providers Fuel Study by the Copyright Office
If you own or share creative content online (or have clients that do either), you will want to pay attention to the Copyright Office because changes may be afoot for the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The United States Copyright Office is currently undertaking a public study to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the …
Wait, What? Episode 15 – Apps & Teens vs. Privacy & Parents
After a prolonged absence due to holidays, vacations and two feet of snow in the Washington, D.C. area, the guys are back!! The show starts out with the show recounting the story of two Virgina Tech college students (male and female) who were involved in the disappearance of a teenage girl. The guy discuss how the use of the …
