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May 14, 2013

New Generic Top Level Domains and the Trademark Clearinghouse – What You Need Know / What You Need to Do

By Legal Newsletters | BC's Law Firm for Business | Clark Wilson LLP of Clark Wilson

By Neil Melliship

As readers of Knowledge Bytes will know from our June 2011 edition, the world is entering into a period of great change in the internet domain name space.

Approximately 1,400 new generic (and not so generic) top level domains (“gTLDs”) will soon be coming online. For trademark owners, this will create potential new opportunities for increasing the scope of their internet presence. However, it will also almost inevitably lead to increased costs and headaches for brand owners in terms of protecting their valuable brands online.

Posted in Legal Updates | North America
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May 14, 2013

Acquiring Contracts in the Purchase of a Business

By Legal Newsletters | BC's Law Firm for Business | Clark Wilson LLP of Clark Wilson

By Rachelle Mezzarobba

When acquiring a business, often a key component is the contracts to which the company is a party to. Whether they are contracts with customers and the source of a company’s revenue, contracts with service providers or various licensing agreements that allow the company to operate, or a lease for a particularly favourable location or on particularly favourable terms, a company’s contracts are often an important part of a business, adding substantial value. Ensuring the transfer of any such contracts can significantly impact the structure and timing of the acquisition of a business. The following article outlines the rules and exceptions with respect to transferring contracts and the effects of such rules and exceptions in the context of the purchase and sale of a business.

Posted in Legal Updates | North America
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May 14, 2013

Marcos G. Ronquillo Joins Beirne Maynard & Parsons | Firm also adds Three attorneys from Godwin Ronquillo

By Beirne Maynard & Parsons, LLP

DALLAS/HOUSTON, Nov. 20, 2012 – Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, LLP, a civil litigation firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Marcos G. Ronquillo as a partner in the firm’s Dallas office. Prior to joining Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, he served as the Managing Shareholder, President and Chief Operating Officer of Godwin Ronquillo PC in Dallas. The firm is committed to strategic growth focusing on a strong regional presence with international reach. In addition to working within firm management to implement the strategic plan, Mr. Ronquillo will lead the firm’s international practice group. Mr. Ronquillo, along with three talented attorneys from Godwin Ronquillo, will enhance and expand the firm’s capabilities in the areas of commercial litigation, public and international law, employment and transactional work. More…

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May 14, 2013

John L. Ropiequet presents at Consumer Financial Services Conference

By Arnstein & Lehr LLP
Arnstein & Lehr

John Ropiequet

On May 6 – 7, 2013, Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner John L. Ropiequet presented two programs at the Consumer Financial Services Conference in Annapolis, Maryland. The first program, entitled “Fair Lending,” discussed recent fair lending developments on the federal enforcement front and in private class action litigation, focusing on what may happen as the consumer Financial Protection Bureau attempts to enforce fair lending laws for the first time in the auto finance segment of the industry. The second program, entitled “Top Ethics Pitfalls Facing In-House Counsel,” explored the legal ethics implications of several areas of concern, including cloud computing and representation of multiple entities by house counsel.

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May 14, 2013

Barry R. Katz authors article for Law360

By Arnstein & Lehr LLP
Arnstein & Lehr

Barry Katz

Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner Barry R. Katz recently authored an article for Law360 entitled “Commercial Leasing Recovery Remains Uneven,” which was published on May 8, 2013. The article discusses current trends in the commercial leasing market and how there is an “uneven” recovery for real estate. Mr. Katz goes on to say that some areas are seeing profitability, while some are struggling. He also identifies several patterns that are apparent in these trends.

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May 14, 2013

Robert E. McKenzie quoted in Compliance Week article

By Arnstein & Lehr LLP
Arnstein & Lehr

Robert E. McKenzie

Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner Robert E. McKenzie was quoted in an article published on May 10, 2013 for Compliance Week magazine. The article entitled, “Companies Take on Debt to Keep Foreign Cash Offshore” discusses how U.S. based corporations are starting to take on debt to manage their cash needs at home, even as they accrue cash offshore, where taxes are lower. Compliance Week is an information service on corporate governance, risk and compliance that features weekly electronic newsletters, a monthly print magazine, proprietary databases, industry-leading events, and a variety of interactive features and forums.

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May 14, 2013

John L. Ropiequet authors article on recent decisions regarding Telephone Communications Protection Act

By Arnstein & Lehr LLP
Arnstein & Lehr

John Ropiequet

Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner John L. Ropiequet has published an article in the Non-Prime Times entitled “Junk Faxes Still a Risk: Sender Beware!” The article discusses recent decisions which have illustrated the significant litigation risks that face companies which send faxed advertisements to persons with whom they do not have an established business relationship. Open-ended class action liability under the federal Telephone Communication Protection Act can often result. Non-Prime Times is published bi-monthly by the National Automotive Finance Association and features articles on the below prime auto financing industry.

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May 14, 2013

Ashely Hayes Forte contributes to Forbes Magazine

By Arnstein & Lehr LLP
Arnstein & Lehr

Ashley Forte

Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Associate Ashley Hayes Forte was quoted in a May 8, 2013 article in Forbes Magazine entitled, “First Comes the Marketplace Fairness Act. Then, the Lawyers.” Ms. Forte contributes her thoughts from a tax attorney perspective on the recent Senate passing of the Marketplace Fairness Act. The complete passing of this Act would grant states the authority to collect sales tax at the time of the transaction, but only after they simplify their sales tax laws.

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May 14, 2013

Andra Rubene and Madara Melkerte on amendments to the Commercial Law aimed at fighting illegal takeover of companies or corporate raiderism

By Tark Grunte Sutkiene news

Andra Rubene, Madara Melkerte

On 9 May 2013, portal “Dienas Bizness”, section “Saldo” published article “The Commercial Law will demand higher level of security” by Andra Rubene, Partner and Head of M&A Practice Group in Latvia, and Madara Melkerte, Lawyer, both from law office TARK GRUNTE SUTKIENE, informing on several significant amendments to the Commercial Law that will become effective on 1 July this year. The amendments to the Commercial Law are aimed at fighting illegal takeover of companies or corporate raiderism by providing for notarizing of a person’s signature on certain documents, improving procedure of alienation and registration of the shares.

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