Insights: Results

Learn How to Value Your Company's IP Portfolio as a Source of Income with Patent Scorecarding

by Troy A. Groetken

It’s imperative that intellectual property counsel, especially those responsible for the protection of innovation in the electrical, chemical, pharmaceutical and life-science arenas, regularly audit their company’s IP portfolio. Here’s the best way to do it.

Notable Legal News and Recognition from Tampa

by Best Lawyers

Firefighter’s cancer claim, trademark battles and law firm shifts highlight a dynamic week in Tampa’s legal scene.

Recycling, Upcycling, and Intellectual Property: What Companies Need to Know

by Karen Kreider Gaunt

Laudable or litigious? What you need to know about potential copyright and trademark infringement when repurposing products.

Victory for The Slants and Redskins

by Carol Steinour Young and Emily Hart

On June 19, 2017, the United States Supreme Court settled the issue of whether an offensive name—in this case, an Asian-American rock band called “The Slants”—can properly be registered as a trademark.

Checks and Balances

by Michael Sullivan

Ensuring probity and above-board behaviour in both the public and private sector is always important—and that importance can be particularly stark during a major crisis like the pandemic. An overview of a year’s worth of commissions and inquiries.

Leadership and Commitment

by Justin Smulison

Malone Law leader and 2016 Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year” Adam Malone discusses how his success transcends the courtroom and helps strengthen public and legal communities.

Resilience and Success

by Justin Smulison

Burg Simpson secured favorable results in 2021 and also strategically expanded to ensure its future and provide more personalized service to its clients nationwide.

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Preparation and Filing of Sensitive Tax and Information Returns, and the Practitioner’s Dilemma

by Richard J. Sapinski

Richard J. Sapinski and Eric L. Green discuss defending someone under investigation in a criminal tax case and examine how these cases can get complicated by “sensitive tax returns.

Changes and Challenges

by Megan Norris

As the pandemic ebbs and many people return to the office, midsize law firms in particular must navigate a host of unprecedented questions about costs, culture and client expectations.

Teamwork and Strategy

by Justin Smulison

In 2018, Block O'Toole & Murphy continued to secure multimillion-dollar results for injured victims and workers.

Progress and Potential

by Michele M. Jochner

Women have undeniably made great strides in our profession in recent decades, but much remains to be done. What’s the current state of the industry, what lies ahead—and what do lawyers (male and female alike) say are the most important issues going forward

Strategy and Resilience

by Justin Smulison

Easton & Easton partners discuss how innovating during 2020’s uncertainty led to stronger injury cases, new practice areas, and greater success.

Contracts and Translations

by Christian Ray Pilares

Working with manufacturers in China can be profitable but challenging. Third party services like law firms and translation services can be helpful.

Rights and Wrongs

by Shannon Pierce

Antidiscrimination enforcement agencies, both federal and state, are likely going to be highly active in the next five years. Are Nevada businesses ready?

Cryptocurrency and Divorce

by Crystal Espinosa Buit

One lawyer explains how cryptocurrency, the fastest growing investment form, can impact assets in a divorce and why it should not be ignored in divorce proceedings.

Divide and Conquer

by Kathryn A. Graves

The practice of family law has changed substantially in recent decades. How is it different—and how does that affect the lawyers who specialize in it?