Seyfarth Adds IP Litigation Team in Houston

Monday, December 17, 2018

Seyfarth Shaw LLP announced today the arrival of two partners to its Litigation department and Intellectual Property practice in Houston. Lisa H. Meyerhoff and Myall S. Hawkins join Seyfarth from Baker & McKenzie LLP. Both lawyers were members of Baker’s international Intellectual Property team, which Meyerhoff led for the Houston office. The Houston team was responsible for patent, copyright, trademark, and trade dress infringement, anti-counterfeiting, and other IP matters. More >>

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IP Lawyer John Zurawski, Known for Life Sciences Work, Joins Ballard Spahr

Monday, December 17, 2018

John A. Zurawski—an intellectual property attorney known for his work with pioneering companies and research institutions in the life sciences, higher education, and emerging growth spaces—has joined Ballard Spahr as a partner, firm Chair Mark Stewart announced today. Mr. Zurawski joins Ballard Spahr from McCarter & English, where he was a partner in the intellectual property practice. More >>

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Husch Blackwell to Relocate to New Downtown Milwaukee Development

Friday, December 14, 2018

Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that it has signed a Letter of Intent with J. Jeffers & Co. to occupy the top three stories of a new development located at 511 N. Broadway in downtown Milwaukee. The nine-story building is planned as a mixed-use development containing commercial real estate, retail and parking. It is scheduled for completion during the third quarter of 2020. According to terms set forth in the Letter of Intent, Husch Blackwell will lease its new office space for a term of 15½ years. More >>

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Peter Emmi Joins Reed Smith’s Corporate Practice in New York

Thursday, December 13, 2018

Global law firm Reed Smith today announced that Peter Emmi has joined the firm as a partner in the Global Corporate Group in New York. Emmi has extensive experience representing clients with transactional matters in diverse industries, including internet technology, FinTech, blockchain, InsurTech, healthcare, medical device, biotechnology, media, virtual reality and solar technology. Emmi was previously at Akin Gump for the past two and a half years. Prior to that he was an IP attorney for Cravath, Swaine & Moore. More >>

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