News, Insights & Events
Many of the attorneys in the Law Firm Alliance author articles and thought leadership pieces on important topics and trends covering a wide variety of practices.
While these articles are correct on matters of law when they are produced, verdicts, rulings, legislation and other actions may affect the applicability of some of the information. Please consult your legal advisor before making decisions on the information you read here.
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Lessor’s Acceptance of Royalty Payments Did Not Waive Anti-Pooling Clause
May 14, 2019
Thomas G. Ciarlone, Jr. - KRCL - The San Antonio Court of Appeals recently determined that the acceptance of royalty payments will not necessarily operate as a waiver of a mineral lease’s anti-pooling provision.
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2018 Farm Bill and Federal Trademark Protection for Hemp
May 14, 2019
Erica Rogers,
Ward and Smith, P.A.
Hemp breeders, growers, processors, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers can now seek federal registration for trademarks or service marks (collectively, "marks") by submitting an application with the USPTO.
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Public Safety Comes First – Duties and Obligations of Ombudsmen in Healthcare Bankruptcies
May 12, 2019
Paul Hammer - KRCL - Debtors are generally required to employ, at their cost, a specialized professional, i.e., an ombudsman, who will monitor the quality of patient care being provided during the case. This blog dives into the role that ombudsman play in healthcare bankruptcies.
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A Short Refresher On Discrete Legal Issues During Natural Disasters
May 8, 2019
Will Oden,
Ward and Smith, P.A.
As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
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What Constitutes “Wrongful Conduct” in Interference with Contractual or Economic Relations?
May 7, 2019
Jamie Maggard, Chris Tillery, and Fritz Riesmeyer, Seigfreid Bingham, P>C.
Courts have struggled with the question of when competition for business or employees crosses the line into an actionable tort.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Employment Law
May 2, 2019
Emily Massey,
Ward and Smith, P.A.
The questions we receive as labor and employment attorneys vary based on many factors.
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Bondholders Beware? First Circuit Ruling’s Potential Adverse Impact on Puerto Rico’s Long-Term Restructuring Prospects
May 1, 2019
Paul Hammer - KRCL - The recent ruling handed down by the First Circuit could prove to be the most impactful for the Island’s long term restructuring prospects and its access to the Bond markets.
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Survey of Discipline of Practitioners by the USPTO in 2018
April 29, 2019
Jeffrey H. Geiger,
Sands Anderson PC
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Reporting Pro Bono Service by Virginia Lawyers
April 29, 2019
Jeffrey H. Geiger,
Sands Anderson PC
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