Publications

A reverse binding motif that contributes to specific protease inhibition by antibodies

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:32:20 GMT

"A reverse binding motif that contributes to specific protease inhibition by antibodies," J. Mol. Biol., January 2012. more

Change for Bankruptcy Proofs of Claim

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:06:44 GMT

"Change for Bankruptcy Proofs of Claim," Journal of Bankruptcy Law, January 2012. more

Changing The Rules Of The Game: Preissuance Submissions

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:58:59 GMT

"Changing The Rules Of The Game: Preissuance Submissions," Law360, January 23, 2012 more

Diverging Defaults: When Do You Own “Your” IP? (Co-Author)

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:25:55 GMT

"Diverging Defaults: When Do You Own “Your” IP?, (Co-Author), Creative Lawyering for Growth in the Entertainment Industry, January 2012. more

Folding energy landscape of the thiamine pyrophosphate riboswitch aptamer

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:29:52 GMT

"Folding energy landscape of the thiamine pyrophosphate riboswitch aptamer," Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 109, 1485-1489, January 2012. more

From the Experts: Head In(to) the Cloud?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:39:00 GMT

"From the Experts: Head In(to) the Cloud?," Corporate Counsel, February 2, 2012 more

How to Get a Deal Done

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:07:27 GMT

"How to Get a Deal Done," BankDirector.com, January 27, 2012 more

How Will 2012 Play Out in Franchising?

Tue, 29 May 2012 14:45:56 GMT

"How Will 2012 Play Out in Franchising?," Franchise Law Journal, Winter 2012. more

Investment Management News & Notes

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:13:20 GMT

Investment Management News & Notes, January 2012. more

Long-Tail Liability Issues: Allocation

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:19:03 GMT

"Long-Tail Liability Issues: Allocation," 50 Insurance Cases Every Self-Respecting Attorney Or Risk Professional Should Know, 2012
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When Disaster Strikes, Are You Covered?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:05:31 GMT

"When Disaster Strikes, Are You Covered?," King County Bar Association Bar Bulletin, January 2012 Originally published in the

As TRICARE Breach Case Illustrates, Credit Services Can Be a Very Contentious Issue

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:41:49 GMT

"As TRICARE Breach Case Illustrates, Credit Services Can Be a Very Contentious Issue," AIS Health.com, February 2012. more

Avoiding Pitfalls in IP Due Diligence

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:27:47 GMT

"Avoiding Pitfalls in IP Due Diligence, Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)," February 2012. more

Electrostatics of nucleic acid folding under conformational constraint

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:36:02 GMT

"Electrostatics of nucleic acid folding under conformational constraint," J. Am. Chem. Soc. 134, 4607-4614, February 2012. more

Investment Management News & Notes

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:11:13 GMT

Investment Management News & Notes, February 2012. more

New Rules for Interstate Discovery in North Carolina

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:57:32 GMT

"New Rules for Interstate Discovery in North Carolina", North Carolina Bar Association - Litigation Section, February 6, 2012. more

Positioning for the Business Insurance Claim

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:30:18 GMT

"Positioning for the Business Insurance Claim," North Carolina Bar Association Foundation CLE, February 2012. more

Prohibiting Discriminatory Cross-Licensing

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:05:30 GMT

"Prohibiting Discriminatory Cross-Licensing," Information & Communications Technology Law, February 2012. more

Recent Franchise Decisions Show Same Old Songs, with a Few Different Beats

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:16:56 GMT

"Recent Franchise Decisions Show Same Old Songs, With A Few Different Beats," LJN's Franchising Business & Law Alert, February 2012. more

The NAPBS FCRA Advanced Certification Program: Building on Success

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:19:09 GMT

"The NAPBS FCRA Advanced Certification Program: Building on Success," NAPBS Journal, January - February 2012 more

Twelve Tips When Dealing With The IRS in 2012

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:48:14 GMT

"Twelve Tips When Dealing With The IRS In 2012," Tax Controversy & Litigation Practice Alert, February 2012. more

Declining Dollar Impacts Outsourcing Market

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:31:03 GMT

"Declining Dollar Impacts Outsourcing Market," Executive Counsel, February/March 2012 more

Does Section 1129(a)(10) Impose a Per Debtor or Per Plan Requirement?

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:34:51 GMT

"Does Section 1129(a)(10) Impose a Per Debtor or Per Plan Requirement?," ABI Committee News (Young & New Members Committee), Volume 10, more

Enhancing Tribal Sovereignty by Protecting Indian Civil Rights: A Win-Win for Indian Tribes and Tribal Members

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:03:28 GMT

"Enhancing Tribal Sovereignty by Protecting Indian Civil Rights: A Win-Win for Indian Tribes and Tribal Members," American Indian Law Journal more

FTC To Ramp Up Privacy Protections In Big Data Arena

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:20:45 GMT

"FTC To Ramp Up Privacy Protections In Big Data Arena," Law360, March 2012. more

Golan v. Holder: A Catalyst for Orphan Works Legislation?

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:31:49 GMT

"Golan v. Holder: A Catalyst for Orphan Works Legislation?," The Intellectual Property Strategist, March 2012 more

Investment Management News & Notes

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:08:45 GMT

Investment Management News & Notes, March & April, 2012. more

Management Succession Planning: Why Is It Important for Community Banks?

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:43:49 GMT

"Management Succession Planning: Why Is It Important for Community Banks?," PACB Transactions Magazine, March 2012. more

Political Battle Continues Over PACE Finance Issues As New Models Spring Up

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:57:36 GMT

"Political Battle Continues Over PACE Finance Issues As New Models Spring Up," Solar Industry Magazine, March 2012. more

Political Battle Continues Over PACE Finance Issues As New Models Spring Up

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:00:38 GMT

"Political Battle Continues Over PACE Finance Issues As New Models Spring Up," Solar Industry Magazine, March 2012 more

Significant Changes to U.S. Patent Fees Proposed

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:55:43 GMT

"Significant Changes to U.S. Patent Fees Proposed," AIPPI e-News, March 2012. more

The Lone Inventor: Low Success Rates and Common Errors Associated with Pro-Se Patent Applications

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:04:09 GMT

"The Lone Inventor: Low Success Rates and Common Errors Associated with Pro-Se Patent Applications," PLoS ONE 7(3): e33141, March 2012. more

Understand How to Work with IRS

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:22:37 GMT

"Understand How to Work with IRS," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, March 2012. more

Are Subordination Agreements Really Enforceable?

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:49:27 GMT

"Are Subordination Agreements Really Enforceable?," ABI Journal, April 2012 more

The Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act of 2011

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:21:39 GMT

"The Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act of 2011," The Middle Ground, published by the Federal Bar Association - Middle more

Asking for Pandora's Password

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 19:06:40 GMT

"Asking for Pandora's Password," Employment Law 360, April 2012. more

Have You Been Out of Law School for Four Years or Less?

Tue, 29 May 2012 14:51:17 GMT

"Have You Been Out of Law School for Four Years or Less?," Franchise Law Journal, Spring 2012. more

Hey, That's My Name! Trademark Usage on the Internet

Tue, 29 May 2012 15:39:55 GMT

"Hey, That's My Name! Trademark Usage on the Internet," Franchise Law Journal, Spring 2012. more

Inter partes review: Rocket docket patent validity trials in the USPTO

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:23:36 GMT

"Inter partes review: Rocket docket patent validity trials in the USPTO," IP Magazine, April 2012. more

Inter Partes Review: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:46:51 GMT

"Inter Partes Review: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly," Law360, April 9, 2012 more

Negotiating a New Legal Landscape: The Advent of Follow-On Biologics

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:03:48 GMT

"Negotiating a New Legal Landscape: The Advent of Follow-On Biologics," University of San Francisco Law Review, Vol. 46, pp. 1029-1074, more

Ninth Circuit Accepts Declaration Testimony As Proof Of Materiality Of False Advertising

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:01:39 GMT

"Ninth Circuit Accepts Declaration Testimony As Proof Of Materiality Of False Advertising," World Trademark Review, April 2012. more

NLRB Lacks Authority to Order Notice Posting

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:13:31 GMT

"NLRB Lacks Authority to Order Notice Posting," Minnesota Employment Law Report, April 2012. more

Reigning In Workplace Hazards: OSHA's New Standards

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:41:45 GMT

"Reining In Workplace Hazards: OSHA's New Standards," Law360, April 18, 2012 more

The JOBS Act: What to Expect from the Not-So-Private Private Placement Regulations

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:20:54 GMT

"The JOBS Act: What to Expect from the Not-So-Private Private Placement Regulations," Corporate Compliance Insights, April 27, 2012 more

Copyright Law for Trademark Lawyers: U.S. Copyright Protection for Logos Packaging and Products

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:24:01 GMT

"Copyright Law for Trademark Lawyers: U.S. Copyright Protection for Logos Packaging and Products." more

Voices From the Field

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:08:51 GMT

"Voices From the Field." Fulton County Daily Report, April 2012. more

Builders’ Risk and Other “First Party” Coverage for Construction-Related Property Damage

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 22:04:17 GMT

"Builders’ Risk and Other “First Party” Coverage for Construction-Related Property Damage," The Seminar Group, May 23, 2012 more

CA Courts Agree with Franchisees' Assertions of Triable Facts

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:38:55 GMT

"CA Courts Agree with Franchisees' Assertions of Triable Facts," LJN's Franchising & Business Law Alert, May 2012. more

Cases and Controversies in Post-MedImmune Trademark Infringement and Unfair Competition Declaratory Judgment Actions

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 19:28:18 GMT

"Cases and Controversies in Post-MedImmune Trademark Infringement and Unfair Competition Declaratory Judgment Actions," Landslide, May/June 2012 more

Does Predictive Coding Spell Doom for Entry-Level Associates?

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:34:18 GMT

"Does Predictive Coding Spell Doom for Entry-Level Associates?," Fulton County Daily Report & Law Technology News, May 2012. more

Facing IRS Scrutiny? Here Are 10 Strategic Moves

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:16:37 GMT

"Facing IRS Scrutiny? Here Are 10 Strategic Moves," Financial Executive, May 2012. more

Filling the Values Vacuum: The Role of Western Business in Emerging Markets

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:32:20 GMT

"Filling the Values Vacuum: The Role of Western Business in Emerging Markets," G8 Business, May 2012 more

Need Balanced and Stable Energy Policy

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:35:51 GMT

"Need Balanced and Stable Energy Policy," National Journal, May 14, 2012 more

New JOBS Act Facilitates Private and Public Capital Formation

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:52:56 GMT

"New JOBS Act Facilitates Private and Public Capital Formation," Cyberspace Lawyer, May 2012. more

New York Franchise Act: Out in Left Field

Fri, 04 May 2012 18:27:46 GMT

"New York Franchise Act: Out in Left Field," New York Law Journal, May 1, 2012 more

Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIPs) And Wrap Insurance Policies Update

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 22:01:36 GMT

"Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIPs) And Wrap Insurance Policies Update," The Seminar Group, May 23, 2012 more

The Opportunities and Pitfalls of Social Media in Litigation

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:37:44 GMT

"The Opportunities and Pitfalls of Social Media in Litigation," Georgia Bar Technology Journal, May 2012. more

Trademark Nominative Fair Use: Toward a Uniform Standard

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:59:46 GMT

"Trademark Nominative Fair Use: Toward A Uniform Standard," The Trademark Reporter, May - June 2012 more

When Can Brand Owners Demand 'Show Me the Money'?

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:15:39 GMT

"When Can Brand Owners Demand 'Show Me the Money'?," Law Journal Newsletters, May 2012. more

Breaking the Trust Preferred Logjam

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:50:35 GMT

"Breaking the Trust Preferred Logjam," Carolina Banker, Summer 2012. more

Bridging the Divide: Water Wheel’s New Tribal Jurisdiction Paradigm

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:45:52 GMT

"Bridging the Divide: Water Wheel’s New Tribal Jurisdiction Paradigm," 47 Gonz. L. Rev. 723, June 2012. more

Gene patents in the US – focusing on what really matters

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:24:56 GMT

"Gene patents in the US – focusing on what really matters," Genome Biology 13:161, June 2012. more

gTLD "Reveal Day:" Five Things You Need To Know To Protect Your Brand

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:47:25 GMT

"gTLD "Reveal Day:" Five Things You Need To Know To Protect Your Brand," Kilpatrick Townsend, June 2012. more

Oil and Gas Exploration and Production: What Does This Have to do With Residential Mortgages?

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:51:55 GMT

"Oil and Gas Exploration and Production: What Does This Have to do With Residential Mortgages?," Carolina Banker, Summer 2012. more

Privacy in Public: Employer GPS Monitoring After U.S. v. Jones

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:02:25 GMT

"Privacy in Public: Employer GPS Monitoring After U.S. v. Jones," The Litigator, June 2012. more

So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:48:10 GMT

"So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish," Franchise Law Journal, Summer 2012. more

13 tips for fighting mobile device threats

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:43:52 GMT

"13 tips for fighting mobile device threats," Healthcare IT News, June 2012. more

Can You Assert Fraudulent Transfer Claims after Unsecured Creditors Are Paid in Full

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:46:31 GMT

"Can You Assert Fraudulent Transfer Claims after Unsecured Creditors Are Paid in Full," ABI Journal, July 2012. more

Cases Raise Issues of Guarantees for Real Estate Loans

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:52:04 GMT

"Cases Raise Issues of Guarantees for Real Estate Loans," Charlotte Business Journal, July 2012. more

D&O Cover for US Governmental Investigations: An Update

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:44:42 GMT

"D&O Cover for US Governmental Investigations: An Update," Executive Risks A Boardroom Guide 2012/2013, Chapter 4, July 2012 more

Franchisor-Supplier Relationships: the Legal Perspective

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:15:38 GMT

"Franchisor-Supplier Relationships: the Legal Perspective," New York Law Journal, July 19, 2012 more

Independent Contractor Classifications Hold Many Risks

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:03:16 GMT

"Independent Contractor Classifications Hold Many Risks," Society for Human Resoruce Management Legal Report, July 2012 more

Making Easements Work for Current Conditions

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:03:06 GMT

"Making Easements Work for Current Conditions," Lorman Education Services, July 25, 2012 more

Teaming Up for the Greater Good

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:01:08 GMT

"Teaming Up for the Greater Good," The Litigator, Summer 2012. more

What’s Next for Employers After Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:01:35 GMT

"What’s Next for Employers After Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act," Corporate Compliance Insights, July 9, 2012 more

Winds of Change

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 19:53:55 GMT

"Winds of Change," Energy & Mining Magazine, Summer 2012. more

A Critique Of Chief Justice's Commerce Clause Analysis

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:25:58 GMT

"A Critique Of Chief Justice's Commerce Clause Analysis," Law 360, August 2012. more

Facebook Resolves User Right of Publicity Claims Concerning Sponsored Stories

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:36:10 GMT

"Facebook Resolves User Right of Publicity Claims Concerning Sponsored Stories," Cyberspace Lawyer, August 2012. more

FTC's $23M Google Fine Warns Cos. To Keep Privacy Promises

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:41:38 GMT

"FTC's $23M Google Fine Warns Cos. To Keep Privacy Promises," Law360, August 2012. more

Oil & Gas Exploration and Production

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:09:30 GMT

"Oil & Gas Exploration and Production," Carolina Banker, Summer 2012 more

Refining the Pleadings Requirements for Patent Infringement

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:09:53 GMT

"Refining the Pleadings Requirements for Patent Infringement," The Intellectual Property Strategist, August 2012. more

The New, Nongovernmental Face of Food Regulators

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:39:36 GMT

"The New, Nongovernmental Face of Food Regulators," Law 360, August 2012. more

When the Empire Strikes Back: A Rebel’s Guide to Limiting Statutory Damages to Taking Only a Hand Instead of an Arm and a Leg

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:55:19 GMT

"When the Empire Strikes Back: A Rebel’s Guide to Limiting Statutory Damages to Taking Only a Hand Instead of an Arm and a Leg," Intell. Prop. more

Alabama Federal Court Reaffirms Hall Street’s Limited Bases For Vacating An Arbitration Award

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:00:41 GMT

Scurtu v. Hospitality and Catering Management Services, Slip Copy, 2012 WL 4061759 (S.D.Ala. September 13, 2012). more

Attorneys Beware: RCRA Is Rapidly Becoming a Powerful Tool for Vapor Intrusion Litigation

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:00:24 GMT

"Attorneys Beware: RCRA Is Rapidly Becoming a Powerful Tool for Vapor Intrusion Litigation," BNA Daily Environment Report, September 2012. more

Case Study: WEC Carolina Energy V. Miller

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:18:11 GMT

"Case Study: WEC Carolina Energy V. Miller," Law 360, September 2012. more

Crowdsourcing: Understanding the Risks

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:38:09 GMT

"Crowdsourcing: Understanding the Risks," NYSBA Inside Newsletter, Fall 2012 Reprinted with permission from: Inside Newsletter, Fall 2012, Vol. 30, No. 2, published by the New York State Bar Association, One Elk Street, Albany, NY 12207. more

Is Copyright’s Transformative-Use Doctrine a Square Peg in the Round Hole of Right-of-Publicity Cases?

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:33:01 GMT

"Is Copyright’s Transformative-Use Doctrine a Square Peg in the Round Hole of Right-of-Publicity Cases?," IP Litigator, September/October more

Mandatory Fees on Health Plan Insurers and Plan Sponsors to Fund Research

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:45:31 GMT

"Mandatory Fees on Health Plan Insurers and Plan Sponsors to Fund Research," Employee Relations Law Journal, Autumn 2012 more

Practical Advice on the Importance of Incorporating the AAA Rules in Your Construction Contracts

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:51:22 GMT

Most private design or construction contracts feature a provision for handling disputes outside of public litigation. (Litigation provisions

Protecting Collegiate Color Schemes: How Recent Developments in Trademark Law Enable Institutions to Further Preserve and Strengthen Their Brand Identities

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:22:20 GMT

"Protecting Collegiate Color Schemes: How Recent Developments in Trademark Law Enable Institutions to Further Preserve and Strengthen Their Brand more

Registered Victory

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 21:12:13 GMT

"Registered Victory," Intellectual Property Magazine, September 2012 Reprinted with permission from Intellectual Property more

So What'cha Want? The Need for Clarity in Copyright Infringement Cases Based on Digital Sampling

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:29:43 GMT

"So What'cha Want? The Need for Clarity in Copyright Infringement Cases Based on Digital Sampling," Bright Ideas, Fall 2012. "Originally

The JOBS Act: What to Expect from the Not-So-Private Private Placement

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:34:11 GMT

"The JOBS Act: What to Expect from the Not-So-Private Private Placement Regulations," VCExperts, August 2012 more

The Journey Never Ends

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:51:56 GMT

"The Journey Never Ends," Fulton County Daily Report, September 2012. Kilpatrick Townsend partner Audra Dial is profiled in the Fulton County Daily Report more

A trade secret model for genomic biobanking

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:53:04 GMT

"A trade secret model for genomic biobanking," Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics, Fall 2012. more

Attempts to Avoid Arbitration by Casting Claims in Tort May Only Prolong Inevitable Arbitration

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:53:29 GMT

Arbitrability of Tort Claims Arbitration is a “creature of contact” meaning parties cannot be forced to arbitrate claims and

Bidding on Government Projects: Actual Employees Not Necessarily Required

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:37:00 GMT

Bidding on Government Projects: Actual Employees Not Necessarily Required When responding to a solicitation for federal

Bids Will Be Deemed Nonresponsive If They Deviate From The RFP, Even If The Deviation Is An Enhancement

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:41:02 GMT

Bids Will Be Deemed Nonresponsive If They Deviate From The RFP, Even If The Deviation Is An Enhancement Hypothetical: You’ve

California’s Mechanics Liens and Stop Notices Statues Have Been Revamped

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:22:09 GMT

California’s Mechanics Liens and Stop Notices Statues Have Been Revamped On July 1, 2012, California’s mechanics lien

Class Actions Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:25:59 GMT

"Class Actions Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act," Safe Hiring Manual, October 2012. more

Federal Government’s New Requirement To Accelerate Payment To Subcontractors

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:24:26 GMT

Federal Government’s New Requirement To Accelerate Payment To Subcontractors On October 16, 2012 the Department of Defense

Franchisee Questionnaires v. Tests: New Approach to Continuing Problem

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:41:32 GMT

"Franchisee Questionnaires v. Tests: New Approach to Continuing Problem," New York Law Journal, October 2012. more

GAO Denies Protest Finding Mere Presence Of Risk In A Solicitation Does Not Make It Improper

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:47:42 GMT

GAO Denies Protest Finding Mere Presence Of Risk In A Solicitation Does Not Make It Improper “There is no requirement that a

How to Fast-Track Your Patent Portfolio

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:11:49 GMT

"How to Fast-Track Your Patent Portfolio," Executive Counsel, October/November 2012 more

International Trademark Protection

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:19:01 GMT

"International Trademark Protection," Practical Law Company, October 4, 2012. more

Mechanics Liens — The Law of Strict Conformity and Drastic Consequences

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:42:57 GMT

Mechanics Liens — The Law of Strict Conformity and Drastic Consequences One of the most important issues, if not the most

Overcoming Functionality Refusals

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:44:28 GMT

"Overcoming Functionality Refusals," The Recorder, October 2012. Article by Margaret McHugh regarding key tips for overcoming

Presumed Sapient: A Proposed Test for the Constitutional Personhood and Patentability of Human-Animal Chimeras and Hybrids

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:10:51 GMT

"Presumed Sapient: A Proposed Test for the Constitutional Personhood and Patentability of Human-Animal Chimeras and Hybrids," 46 U.S.F.L. Rev. more

The Second Circuit Speaks on Color Marks and the Aesthetic Functionality Doctrine

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:24:18 GMT

"The Second Circuit Speaks on Color Marks and the Aesthetic Functionality Doctrine," Intellectual Property Strategist, October 2012 more

Third Party Emails Are Enough Notice Of A Differing Site Condition

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:30:20 GMT

Third Party Emails Are Enough Notice Of A Differing Site Condition We are frequently asked whether a contractor has to

Trademark Counterfeiting: A New Danger that Lurks for Holdover Franchisees

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:03:21 GMT

"Trademark Counterfeiting: A New Danger that Lurks for Holdover Franchisees," The Franchise Lawyer, Fall 2012. more

When A Low Bid Becomes A False Claim Act Violation

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:57:15 GMT

When A Low Bid Becomes A False Claim Act Violation The Ninth Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals has ruled that false

Why Saudi Arabia is taking a shine to solar

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:47:46 GMT

"Why Saudi Arabia is taking a shine to solar," Christian Science Monitor, October 2012. more

Contractor’s Licenses: Not Just for States

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:34:23 GMT

Contractor’s Licenses: Not Just for States Before starting work in a new state, contractors need to ensure they have all the

Copyright and Right of Publicity Risks When Using Social Media

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:09:34 GMT

"Copyright and Right of Publicity Risks When Using Social Media," ACC Docket, November 2012 more

First Circuit Adopts Progressive Encroachment Doctrine

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:04:14 GMT

"First Circuit Adopts Progressive Encroachment Doctrine," World Trademark Review Daily, November 5, 2012 more

Obama reelection: a future for wind power

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:55:59 GMT

"Obama reelection: a future for wind power," Christian Science Monitor, November 2012. more

Patent Pools and Not-so-standard Standards

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:20:05 GMT

"Patent Pools and Not-so-standard Standards," ACC Docket, November 2012. more

Restaurant Pricing Litigation Clarifies Definition of a 'Self-Inflicted' Injury for Franchisees

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:16:30 GMT

"Restaurant Pricing Litigation Clarifies Definition of a 'Self-Inflicted' Injury for Franchisees," Law Journal Newsletters Franchising Business

South Carolina data breach serves as wake-up call to public entities

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:39:23 GMT

"South Carolina data breach serves as wake-up call to public entities," Business Insurance, November 2012. more

The Devil Is in the Details: Key Issues Bearing on the Scope of an Insurer’s Duty to Defend

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:05:34 GMT

"The Devil Is in the Details: Key Issues Bearing on the Scope of an Insurer’s Duty to Defend," New Appleman on Insurance: Current Critical more

The RCE Cliff

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:36:45 GMT

"The RCE Cliff," PatentlyO, November 19, 2012 more

Tips For Quality Control In Technology-Assisted Review

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:09:10 GMT

American Electric Power v. Connecticut: Disaster Averted by Displacing the Federal Common Law of Nuisance

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:48:57 GMT

"American Electric Power v. Connecticut: Disaster Averted by Displacing the Federal Common Law of Nuisance," Georgia Law Review, December more

Can You Lien that Lease, or Is It a Usufruct?

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:50:44 GMT

Can You Lien that Lease, or Is It a Usufruct? Since 1913, Georgia courts have recognized that a contractor or supplier can

Carbon tax: It's not coming soon

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:05:46 GMT

"Carbon tax: It's not coming soon," Christian Science Monitor, December 2012. more

Chinese Brand Owners Seeking to Expand in the United States

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:27:28 GMT

"Chinese Brand Owners Seeking to Expand in the United States," Law & Life (China publication, in Chinese), December 2012. more

Consumer Energy Report Columns

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:07:44 GMT

"Consumer Energy Report Columns," Consumer Energy Report, Columns starting in August 2012 more

D&O Coverage for Government Investigations: Creating Reality from Myth?

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:59:14 GMT

"D&O Coverage for Government Investigations: Creating Reality from Myth?," The Seminar Group, December 2012. more

EEOC Lawsuit Is a Claim Under an Employment Practices Liability Policy

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:28:37 GMT

"EEOC Lawsuit Is a Claim Under an Employment Practices Liability Policy," Coverage, December 3, 2012 more

Examining the Enforceability of Subordination Agreements in Bankruptcy: Do Senior Creditors Really Get What They Bargained For?

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:56:21 GMT

"Examining the Enforceability of Subordination Agreements in Bankruptcy: Do Senior Creditors Really Get What They Bargained For?," 21 Norton more

Highlights of the New Highway Bill – Map-21

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:19:40 GMT

Highlights of the New Highway Bill – Map-21 This summer, President Obama signed into law a new highway bill, the Moving Ahead

Improving Appeal Conferences At The USPTO

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:27:02 GMT

"Improving Appeal Conferences At The USPTO," Law360, December 2012. more

Mapping Inhibitor Binding Modes on an Active Cysteine Protease via Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:31:38 GMT

"Mapping Inhibitor Binding Modes on an Active Cysteine Protease via Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy," Biochemistry 2012 51 (50), more

The AMA's Position on Medical Method Patents is Detrimental to Both Physicians and Patients

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:54:30 GMT

"The AMA's Position on Medical Method Patents is Detrimental to Both Physicians and Patients," Physicians News Digest, December 2012. more

The Geographical Limitations on the Practice of Law

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:00:15 GMT

"The Geographical Limitations on the Practice of Law," New York Law Journal, December 2012. more

“To the Extent” A Party Must Indemnify Another Party To A Construction Contract

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:08:28 GMT

“To the Extent” A Party Must Indemnify Another Party To A Construction Contract Indemnity obligations may arise out of common

Vicarious Liability: A Continuing Enigma

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:54:08 GMT

"Vicarious Liability: A Continuing Enigma," Law Journal Newsletter’s Franchising Business & Law Alert, December 2012 more

11 Data Security Tips for Healthcare Organizations in 2013

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:36:46 GMT

"11 Data Security Tips for Healthcare Organizations in 2013," The Sacramento Bee, January 2013. more

Avoiding an ‘Accidental’ Franchise in US Trademark Licensing

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:26:59 GMT

"Avoiding an ‘Accidental’ Franchise in US Trademark Licensing," INTA Bulletin, January 2013. more

Danger: Hiring Decisions Based on Social Media

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:49:08 GMT

"Danger: Hiring Decisions Based on Social Media," San Francisco Daily Journal, January 2013. more

Ennoblement Due to Biofilms: Indicator for Potential Corrosion and Source of Electrical Energy

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:37:08 GMT

"Ennoblement Due to Biofilms: Indicator for Potential Corrosion and Source of Electrical Energy," Recent Patents on Materials Science, Volume 6, more

Expert Q&A on Insurance Coverage for Catastrophic Losses

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:12:51 GMT

"Expert Q&A on Insurance Coverage for Catastrophic Losses," Practical Law, January 2013. more

FOIA and Open Records Requests – Friends or Foes?

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:05:03 GMT

FOIA and Open Records Requests – Friends or Foes? Construction is a competitive industry; even the most successful contractor

Guarantee To Do What? Ambiguity in Engineering Performance Agreements

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:38:35 GMT

Guarantee To Do What? Ambiguity in Engineering Performance Agreements A recent case from the federal district court in Hawaii

Mobile application developers: a target of regulators

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:56:34 GMT

"Mobile application developers: a target of regulators," E-Commerce Law & Policy Vol. 15, Issue 1, January 2013. more

New CPSC Product-Testing Rules Take Effect February 8

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:15:59 GMT

"New CPSC Product-Testing Rules Take Effect February 8," AAEI Alert newsletter (American Association of Exporters and Importers), more

Technology creates headaches, opportunities

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:30:07 GMT

"Technology creates headaches, opportunities," Atlanta Business Chronicle, January 2013. more

That’s My Joke . . . Art . . . Trick! How the Internal Norms of IP Communities are Ineffective Against Extra-Community Misappropriation

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:06:35 GMT

"That’s My Joke . . . Art . . . Trick! How the Internal Norms of IP Communities are Ineffective Against Extra-Community Misappropriation," Virginia more

The Hidden Risks Behind Facebook's Login Tools

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:21:25 GMT

"The Hidden Risks Behind Facebook's Login Tools," Law360, January 15, 2013 more

Unlicensed California Contractor Forced To Return Payments For Work Performed on Tribal Land

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:02:56 GMT

Unlicensed California Contractor Forced To Return Payments For Work Performed on Tribal Land A recent California court of

What's the Point with Pinterest?

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:15:46 GMT

"What's the Point with Pinterest?," ABA's IP Litigation Newsletter, Fall 2012/Winter 2013. more

A Look at Franchise Regulations From Ground Level to 30,000 Feet

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:30:04 GMT

"A Look at Franchise Regulations From Ground Level to 30,000 Feet," Franchise Law Journal, Winter 2013 more

A Word From the President…

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:19:32 GMT

"A Word From the President…," Association for Corporate Growth Atlanta, Supplement in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, February 2013. more

Diamonds Are Forever — Are False Advertising Claims?

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:20:09 GMT

"Diamonds Are Forever — Are False Advertising Claims?," Law360, February 1, 2013 more

Expert Q&A On Trademark Bullying

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:56:36 GMT

"Expert Q&A on Trademark Bullying," Practical Law Company, February 25, 2013 more

N.C. Attorneys Beware (or Be Aware)

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:12:58 GMT

"N.C. Attorneys Beware (or Be Aware)," Environmental News (Publication of the Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Law Section of the more

Outlining the Board’s Responsibility in Lending

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:45:02 GMT

"Outlining the Board’s Responsibility in Lending," Bank Director, 1st Quarter more

TTAB Considers Likelihood of Confusion Between Colour Marks

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:15:30 GMT

"TTAB Considers Likelihood of Confusion Between Colour Marks," World Trademark Review Daily, February 4, 2013 more

What 'Monty Python' Tells You About NJ's Insurance Law

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:57:53 GMT

"What 'Monty Python' Tells You About NJ's Insurance Law," Law360, March 11, 2013 more

Gay Right to Terminate Under the 1976 Copyright Act

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:13:30 GMT

"Gay Right to Terminate Under the 1976 Copyright Act," Cardozo Arts and Entertainment Law Journal, 31 Cardozo Arts & Ent. L.J. 275 (2013) more

Holding Company Liquidity Concerns Will Trigger M&A

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:15:08 GMT

"Holding Company Liquidity Concerns Will Trigger M&A," American Banker, March 20, 2013 more

In re Cozumel Caribe SA de CV: Special Servicer's Quintana Rue a Comity of Errors

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:14:36 GMT

"In re Cozumel Caribe SA de CV: Special Servicer's Quintana Rue a Comity of Errors," ABI Secured Credit Committee Newsletter, Vol. 10, No. 2 more

Risky Business: The Board's Role in Approving Loans

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:31:35 GMT

"Risky Business: The Board's Role in Approving Loans," Carolina Banker, Spring 2013 more

Sinkhole Insurance On Solid Ground — For Now

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:30:39 GMT

"Sinkhole Insurance On Solid Ground — For Now," Law360, March 29, 2013 more

Social Franchising: Beyond Traditional Commerce

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:10:10 GMT

"Social Franchising: Beyond Traditional Commerce," New York Law Journal, March 29, 2013 more

Trademarks That Make Health and Nutrition Claims Under U.S. and EU Food-Labeling Regulations (Co-Author)

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:24:27 GMT

"Trademarks That Make Health and Nutrition Claims Under U.S. and EU Food-Labeling Regulations," INTA Bulletin, Vol. 68, No. 6, March 2013. more

Fluid Marks 2.0: Protecting a Dynamic Brand

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:02:47 GMT

"Fluid Marks 2.0: Protecting a Dynamic Brand," Managing IP Magazine, May 2013. more

Litigation Readiness: Best Practices for Managing eDiscovery

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:41:44 GMT

KILPATRICK TOWNSEND EDISCOVERY AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Proposed Fla. Legislation Limits Policyholder Rights

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:15:25 GMT

Trade Secrets in the "Social" World

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:06:49 GMT

"Trade Secrets in the "Social" World," Today's General Counsel, April/May 2013. more

TTAB Finds Colour Black Unregistrable for Floral Packaging

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:30:11 GMT

"TTAB Finds Colour Black Unregistrable for Floral Packaging," World Trademark Review Daily, April 18, 2013 more

Consumer-Driven Regulation for Cyber Risks and Data Breaches

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:28:00 GMT

"Consumer-Driven Regulation for Cyber Risks and Data Breaches," Institute for Healthcare Consumerism, May 2013. more

DACA Creates Trap for the Unwary

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:36:25 GMT

"DACA Creates Trap for the Unwary," Kilpatrick Townsend, May 2013 more

Get Ready For Stricter RMP Enforcement

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:13:33 GMT

"Get Ready For Stricter RMP Enforcement," Law360, May 14, 2013 more

How Ethics Rules Can Be Used to Address Trademark Bullying

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:39:45 GMT

In re Sultan Realty LLC: Lender Swats Debtor’s § 1124(2) Curve Ball Out of the Park (and Debtor’s Swing Misses)

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:55:02 GMT

"In re Sultan Realty LLC: Lender Swats Debtor’s § 1124(2) Curve Ball Out of the Park (and Debtor’s Swing Misses)," ABI Secured Credit Committee more

Interdisciplinary Teams: Why It Is in Your Interest to Have Collaboration Between Legal, IT, and Records Management

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:45:07 GMT

The scope and extent to which litigants and their lawyers must preserve and collect relevant documents during litigation remain more

Litigating the Meaning of “Prima Facie Evidence” Under the Lanham Act: The Fog and Art of War

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:49:06 GMT

"Litigating the Meaning of “Prima Facie Evidence” Under the Lanham Act: The Fog and Art of War," INTA Trademark Reporter, Vol. 103 No. 2 more

Past Its Prime: Weedo V. Stone-E-Brick

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:10:57 GMT

"Past Its Prime: Weedo V. Stone-E-Brick," Law360, May 14, 2013 more

Prank as Parody? Enforcement of Trademark Rights Against ‘Identity Correction’ Imposters

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:15:50 GMT

Jimmy Faris’ article “Prank as Parody? Enforcement of Trademark Rights Against ‘Identity Correction’ Imposters” featured in ABA IP Litigation more

Should the Pattern Be the “Brand”?: A Potential Revenue-Generating Bonanza

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:25:14 GMT

"Should the Pattern Be the “Brand”?: A Potential Revenue-Generating Bonanza," Stout Risius Ross Journal, Spring 2013 more

The Role of the Board of Directors in Strategic Planning

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:11:03 GMT

"The Role of the Board of Directors in Strategic Planning," Transactions Magazine, May 2013 more

Brand Licensing in the U.S. – Advice for Chinese Brands

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:32:00 GMT

"Brand Licensing in the U.S. – Advice for Chinese Brands," World Trademark Review, June/July 2013. more

Comprehensive Legal Manual for Litigating International Child Abduction Cases Under the Hague Convention

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:25:46 GMT

"Comprehensive Legal Manual for Litigating International Child Abduction Cases Under the Hague Convention," Kilpatrick Townsend and National more

Acknowledgement, Doing Business in China: Problems, Cases and Materials

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:07:08 GMT

"Acknowledgement, Doing Business in China: Problems, Cases and Materials," West (American Casebook Series), March 2012. more

ABI Health Care Insolvency Manual, Third Edition (co-author)

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:30:51 GMT

"ABI Health Care Insolvency Manual, Third Edition (co-author)," American Bankruptcy Institute, June 2012. more

Best Practices in Appellate Litigation, in Strategies for Appellate Litigation

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:16:32 GMT

Kilpatrick Townsend Submits Comments to HHS regarding Essential Health Benefits Proposal

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:42:27 GMT

Limits Issues

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:14:12 GMT

Chapter 11: "Limits Issues,"The Handbook on Additional Insureds edited by Timothy A. Diemand, Joseph G. Grasso, Michael Menapace and more

Labor and Employment Developments

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:57:46 GMT

"Construction Law Update 2012," edited by Neal J. Sweeney, Construction Law Library, Wolters Kluwer Law & Business, Aspen Publishers. more

When the Government ‘Comes Calling’: Do You Have Insurance Coverage?

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:50:18 GMT

"Construction Law Update 2012," edited by Neal Sweeney, Construction Law Library, Wolters Kluwer Law & Business, Aspen Publishers. more

A Brand Owner's Guide to Social Media

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:31:01 GMT

We are pleased to present you with our Social Media Guide. This guide provides an overview of some of the most popular social media platforms as

Kilpatrick Townsend Health and Welfare Team Submits IRS Comments on how to make stand-alone HRAs work under the minimum value requirements of the Affordable Care Act

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:55:52 GMT

Watching UEFA Euro 2012: A Guide for Employers

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:02:48 GMT

KT Health and Welfare Team Files Comments with IRS to Exempt Stand-Alone HRAs from the PCOR Trust Fee

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 21:31:42 GMT

Kilpatrick Townsend Health and Welfare Team Files HHS Comments Concerning the Application of the Reinsurance Fee to Employer Group Health Plans

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 19:24:18 GMT

A Nonprofit's Guide To Risk Management & Insurance

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:59:57 GMT

"A Nonprofit's Guide To Risk Management & Insurance," D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program Alert - A Guide to Rick Management, November 2012. more

13 Tips to Help Deal With (or Avoid) the IRS in 2013

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:48:00 GMT

Are You Improving “Real Property” with Roadway Work?

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:07:50 GMT

"Are You Improving “Real Property” with Roadway Work?", Kilpatrick Townsend Construction Law Blog, February 12, 2013.
more

To Lien or Not to Lien – What About My General Conditions?

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:23:39 GMT

"To Lien or Not to Lien – What About My General Conditions?", Kilpatrick Townsend Construction Law Blog, February 1, 2013. more

Wholesale Grocery Products Antitrust Litigation

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:54:36 GMT

"Wholesale Grocery Products Antitrust Litigation", Kilpatrick Townsend Construction Law Blog, February 22, 2013. more

Kilpatrick Townsend files comments with IRS suggesting improvements to the employer penalty proposed regulations

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:26:12 GMT

KT Compares the PCOR and Reinsurance Fees. KT breaks through the confusion between the IRS PCOR Fee and the HHS Transitional Reinsurance Fee with this easy to understand and use comparison chart.

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:47:37 GMT

Can a Party Shorten the Statute of Limitations by Contract?

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:56:38 GMT

"Can a Party Shorten the Statute of Limitations by Contract?," Kilpatrick Townsend Construction Law Blog, April 19, 2013. more

Procrastinators: Choose the U.S. Postal Service over other carriers when filing your notice of appeal before the U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:16:34 GMT

"Procrastinators: Choose the U.S. Postal Service over other carriers when filing your notice of appeal before the U.S. Civilian Board of Contract more

Big Data in the Cloud

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:14:29 GMT

"Cloud Computing 2013: Cut Through the Fluff & Tackle the Critical Stuff," Praticising Law Insitute Publishers, May 2013. more

Labor and Employment Developments

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:03:44 GMT

"Construction Law Update 2013," edited by Neal J. Sweeney, Construction Law Library, Wolters Kluwer Law & Business, Aspen Publishers. more

Toward Antifragile Organizations, People, and Regulation in Information Security and Data Breach

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:39:22 GMT

"Recent Trends in Privacy and Data Security: Leading Lawyers on Analyzing Information Storage Regulations and Developing Effective Data