New England Biz Law Update

Nothing is worse than putting a bad standard form contract on the table after the business people have been working together for weeks or months, building a relationship based on common goals and trust. Each day, they have strengthened this ...

A recent federal appellate ruling against the manufacturer of a well-known brand of golf balls in favor of a company that reconditioned and sold the golf balls clearly demonstrates the limits to the exclusivity a trademark owner may command against ...

In addition to the Northeast Chapter’s very active program schedule in the region, we are part of the larger national organization (American Corporate Counsel Association) that does, among other things, interesting policy work for in-house counsel. ACCA National has been ...

The Northeast Chapter of the American Corporate Counsel chapter had a busy spring and the upcoming fall season promises to be no less interesting. Our chapter of ACCA now includes as members over 600 in-house attorneys in New England, and ...

Imagine this scenario. A corporate client poses a business problem and wants a legal solution fast. But there’s no case law, no statute, and little if any guidance from treatises to help you. Panic city? Not at all, at least ...

Signs of recovery in mergers and acquisitions are emerging, according to a prominent finance specialist.

In-house counsel are operating in an increasingly patent-conscious and technology-driven environment. As such, in-house attorneys are likely to become involved in assisting their companies in determining whether a product or process is covered by the claims of a patent and, ...

What's the latest news on the job front?

Are hourly fees on the way out? Can 'value-based' fees trim the legal budget?

In-house counsel should act now to take advantage of the anticipated economic recovery by sharpening their efficiency in helping companies meet the demands of business growth, and by actively participating in business planning, according to experts.