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Biotechnology | Life Sciences
Enter The World Of Tomorrow: Nanotechnology
Editor: Deborah, please tell us about the specific practice areas of intellectual property in which you participate. Vernon: My practice has been directed to helping clients assess, build, maintain and enforce their intellectual property, especially in the technology areas of material science,...
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The Many Forms Of Foreign Trade
Editor: Please describe your practice areas, particularly those in which you concentrate most heavily. Richards: I am a member of the firm’s Corporate and Financial Institutions practice group and have an extensive background in structuring, negotiating and documenting financial...
Read MoreFranchising: Strategies, Issues And Answers
Editor: Please tell us about your background and experience. Reif: I am a litigation partner in the Hartford office of McCarter & English where I chair the franchise, distribution and trade regulation group. Since the mid ‘70s, I have been doing litigation and dispute resolution with...
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JOBS Act Opens New Avenues To Capital For “Emerging Growth Companies”
The Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “JOBS Act”), signed into law on April 5, aims to promote economic growth and job creation by lowering the barriers to raising capital, particularly for privately held businesses with under $1 billion in annual gross revenue. For these...
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Biotech-Pharma Innovation Requires Specialized Patent Counsel
Editor: Please tell us about your background and experience. Krikelis: I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in molecular biology from Purdue University in 1989. After graduating, I joined DuPont and then transitioned to the DuPont Merck joint venture, where I worked primarily with transgenic...
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Insurance Coverage For False Advertising Claims
Law schools, graduate schools and trade schools are under fire for supposed false advertising in connection with their employment data. Unable to find work, recent graduates are filing (or preparing to file) suit, claiming that they were induced to enroll by intentional or negligent...
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Emerging Companies: How To Build And Work With Boards
Editor: We understand you moderated an event sponsored by McCarter & English entitled “Boards and Advisors: How to Build and Work with Boards.” Please tell us about the key takeaways from this panel discussion. Lucash: The first takeaway reflects how the role of the board of...
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