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Adduci, Mastriani & Schaumberg adjudged the best in Section 337 investigations

A study conducted by independent practitioners revealed the international trade law firm Adduci, Mastriani & Schaumberg, LLP topped the chart, in high-profile IP litigations. With Section 337 cases flooding the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), and its growing demand with the Fortune 500 companies, it was palpable for AMS to climb the success ladder, with the firm's core competency in handling 337 investigations. The study carried out by American Legal Media (ALM) titled "International Savoir Faire: Knowing the ropes at the ITC has boosted the Practice of Boutique Adduci, Mastriani & Schaumberg - Other firms also prosper" available in the June 2007 issue of IP Law & Business, also validated AMS leadership in IP litigation at the ITC. The U.S. International Trade Commission carries out the section 337 investigations. Majority of the investigations hinges around intellectual property rights including allegations of patent infringement and trademark infringement by imported goods. Even utility and design patents as well as registered and common-law trademarks are accorded paramount importance in these investigations.

06-14-2007

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Top law firms vow to make the world green

In an endeavor to play their part well in tackling global warming issues, numerous large law firms went on a 'go green' spree by celebrating the World Environment day with lots of fervor and passion. The law firms including Linklaters, Eversheds, Simmons & Simmons, and Hammonds joined hands in a bid to express their unflinching solidarity toward Mother Nature. Linklaters has designed a website, wherein the attorneys will pledge everyday of the coming six months to do whatever little they can to save the environment. Eversheds has rolled out a 'big switch off" campaign. The rationale behind Eversheds' campaign is to drum up enough enthusiasm in the attorneys to put off computers and lights once they have done with their work. Hammonds has come up with an environmental policy draft to be posted on the intranet, so as to garner support to cut down energy consumption.

06-13-2007

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Bryan Cave receives accolades as best corporate law firm

Bryan Cave was yet again declared as the best corporate law firm by corporate board member magazine's seventh annual Legal Industry Research Study. The law firm was followed by Armstrong Teasdale LLP, which stood second. "It is a huge honor to be recognized as the top law firm in St. Louis for the third year in a row," said Jay Nouss, co-leader of Bryan Cave's Corporate Finance & Securities Client Service Group. About 20 top national corporate law firms and five premier corporate law firms from 25 metropolitan areas were put under scanner for the study funded by FTI consulting. About 20,715 directors and 1,043 general counsels of publicly traded companies listed with the NASDAQ, New York or American Stock Exchanges were made part of this survey to determine the country's top law firms. Other law firms that made it to the top five include, Thompson Coburn LLP, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, Greensfelder Hemkar & Gale PC, and Lewis Rice & Fingersh LC.

06-13-2007

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Littler Mendelson opens Orlando office

A labor-and-employment law specialist, Littler Mendelson, has opened a shop in Orlando with six new attorneys. This makes it the 43rd nationwide office and second in Florida after Miami for this prominent national firm. The six new attorneys come to the firm from Fisher & Phillips and started work from June 1. The firm’s new office will be managed by Carlos Burruezo, an experienced trial lawyer, as the managing shareholder. Marko Mrkonich, the president of Littler Mendelson, said that the new location would help the firm to “provide Orlando employers with practical solutions to their workplace issues." The firm also hopes to leverage on the expertise, experience, and reach of the locally placed group of attorneys. Established in 1942, Littler Mendelson has more than 600 attorneys working in 43 offices in major metropolitan areas nationwide. The firm is dedicated exclusively to representing management in employment, employee benefits, and labor law matters.

06-12-2007

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Vandervoort partners Tibbits for "Can-Can"

What do attorneys do when they don't don the mantel of lawyers? They form alliances with local firms of varied hues to bring color to areas they work for. In a similar attempt, the law firm of Vandervoort, Christ and Fisher, P.C., is teaming with Tibbits Opera House by sponsoring the eighth Tibbits Summer Theatre's production of "Can-Can." The show on June 28 marks the opening of the 2007 professional season. Established in 1943 by Millard Vandervoort, the full service law firm located in Coldwater and Battle Creek has provided high-quality general practice legal services on a wide range of business and estate planning matters. The firm's Coldwater doors opened in 1999 offering services in more than 13 practice areas. This alliance with Tibbits, which began in 2000 by sponsoring "The Man Who Came To Dinner," continues to exhibit the law firm's commitment to arts and the community.

Founded in 1882, Tibbits Opera House is one of the oldest theatres in Michigan. It offers excellent acoustics, an intimate 500-seat setting, and a variety of quality performances year round. Can-Can is a story set in the 1890's Paris. Pistache, a dance hall owner, together with connivance of a local law enforcement bypasses a ban on a dance where women shamefully lift their skirts, the 'can can.' This, however, could continue until a new judge set foot in the town. The show runs from June 28 through July 7.

06-12-2007

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Schiffrin Barroway to combine forces with Israeli law firm Man-Barak

Securities and class action specialists Philadelphia-based law firm Schiffrin Barroway Topaz & Kessler has combined forces with Israeli law firm Man-Barak Advocates & Solicitors to help Israeli institutional investors with class action services. The firm’s “Securities Tracker” service provides constant monitoring of the institutional investors’ portfolios to spot potential claims for damages as a result of corporate wrongdoing. These institutional investors often have to seek compensation for fraudulent misuse of their investments in the U.S. and Israel. They also want to discuss about what rights they have with respect to investments in other regions and how the monitoring program would benefit pension funds, mutual fund managers, and hedge funds and other investors. The firm recently announced a historic $3 billion settlement with Tyco International, Ltd., and has also represented a group of European institutional investors in an unprecedented settlement with Royal Dutch Shell with regard to the company’s oil reserve fraud. The firm has more than 60 attorneys and a staff of 100 in its roster.

06-11-2007

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Cohen & Grigsby fortifies national standing, adds muscle to practice areas

In a bid to fortify its position nationally, Pittsburgh-based business law firm Cohen & Grigsby made several recruitments to key positions within the firm. These recruitments include Mark R. Stabile who is the firm's new executive vice president. Stabile is a director in the M&A practice group. Apart from Stabile, James D. Chiafullo has been named vice president of the Technology Department. The firm announced that Morgan J. Hanson has been promoted to the position of director in the Litigation Practice Group which will be led by Andrew M. Roman, while Kerrin M. Kowach has been named as its assistant head. Jonathan M. Schmerling has been named as head of the Estates & Trusts Practice Group, while Mario Santilli, Jr. will assist him as the assistant head. W. Scott Hardy has been named assistant practice group head for the Labor & Employment Practice Group.

In addition, the firm has retained James B. Brown, practice head, Labor & Employment Practice Group, and Christopher B. Carson, practice head, Business and Tax Practice Group in their leadership positions. The firm offers legal services to private and publicly held businesses, nonprofits, multinational corporations, individuals, and start-up venture in bankruptcy, business, tax, employee benefits, estates, trusts, immigration, IP, and other legal areas.

06-11-2007

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